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Auditor made ‘inaccurate’ court statement leading to bankruptcy of subpostmaster

Helen Rose was questioned by the chairman and counsel to the inquiry over seemingly false information provided to the High Court in 2006.

The Independent UK

Schoolchildren addicted to social media, need user age limit: Karnataka High Court

Observing that schoolchildren are nowadays addicted to social media, the High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday orally remarked that the Central government has to, at least, bring in a minimum user age limit for accessing social media.

The Hindu

AI cameras: HC permits first instalment payment to Keltron

Court permits govt to pay ₹11.79 cr to Keltron as 1st instalment of AI-camera project. Petitioners allege corruption & demand probe. Govt says work began in 2020, petitioners say cameras not AI-enabled & procured at inflated prices. Final order pending.

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‘Skill development scam’ case: Andhra Pradesh High Court reserves judgment on Chandrababu Naidu’s quash petition

While the counsel for former Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu argued that no permission was granted by the State Governor under Section 17(A) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, to investigate the alleged complicity of the accused, the counsel appearing for the State/CID insisted that the issue should be examined…

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Tamil Nadu govt. expresses intent to withdraw appeals filed against Stalin, Duraimurugan in 2019

Govt. withdraws appeals against CM Stalin, Duraimurugan; HC to decide on impleading petition on Sep 26. AIADMK govt. had filed appeals in 2019 against quashing of DVAC inquiry into alleged irregularities in 2008-10 Secretariat complex construction. A-G said 3rd party had no locus standi, SC judgment cited.

The Hindu

Autorickshaw fares will be revised within 12 weeks, Tamil Nadu government tells Madras High Court

Tamil Nadu govt informs HC they will revise autorickshaw fares in 12 weeks. Transport Commissioner created fare revision committee to consider trade unions' suggestions & other States' fares. Govt to take final decision within 12 weeks; aggrieved parties can approach court to agitate grievances.

The Hindu

SC to hear Tamil Nadu’s appeal against Madras HC verdict quashing prohibitions on online games played for money

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu government challenging a Madras High Court judgment which struck down a statutory ban on games like Rummy and Poker, played online

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RTI activist Gireesh Babu found dead at home in Kalamassery

Girish Babu, RTI activist, found dead in Kalamassery home. He was 47 and had been undergoing treatment for brain-related health issues.

The Hindu

Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Madras HC order staying sale of Plaster of Paris Ganesh idols

Chief Justice Chandrachud agreed to take up the case immediately at the end of the board, after the day’s list of cases are heard.

The Hindu

No, the Voice to Parliament would not force people to give up their private land

In the polarised debate about the Voice to Parliament referendum, some proponents of the “no” vote have claimed the creation of the new advisory body would lead to the conversion of private land titles in Australia to native title.

The Conversation

A jumbo right of passage

A Supreme Court-appointed committee recently declared 12 private resorts, along the Segur elephant corridor, illegal. The committee considered the objections raised by the owners of the 12 resorts, who had challenged the validity of the elephant corridor notification issued in 2010. The owners had mainly contended that the corridor did…

The Hindu

Asaram approaches Rajasthan HC second time for parole

Asaram, a self-styled godman, moves Rajasthan High Court for parole after his plea for relief is rejected twice. Court issues notice to State Govt. seeking reply in two weeks.

The Hindu

Actor Navadeep not to be arrested till Tuesday: HC

The actor’s counsel Sidhartha Venkat, presenting contentions before the High Court, said the police claimed that the actor was consumer of the drugs in the case registered by Gudimalkapur police station.

The Hindu

Families of Troubles victims launch legal challenges to Legacy Bill

The families have lodged judicial review proceedings challenging its compatibility with international human rights standards.

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Lone child asylum seekers aged 13 placed in hotels despite ruling, court hears

The Home Office’s ‘routine’ housing of unaccompanied young people in hotels was previously found to be unlawful by the High Court.

The Hindu

Karnataka High Court stays criminal case against Minister D. Sudhakar

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday stayed the First Information Report (FIR) registered against Planning and Statistics Minister D. Sudhakar and others for allegedly abusing a woman and her daughter, who belonged to Scheduled Caste, and encroaching their land by trespassing, in Yelahanka police limits in Bengaluru.

The Hindu

Don’t take precipitative action against Aaj Tak and Sudhir Choudhary till September 20: Karnataka High Court tells Advocate-General

The High Court of Karnataka on Friday told the State Advocate-General to instruct the police not to take any precipitative action till September 20 against Aaj Tak Hindi news channel or its consulting editor Sudhir Choudhary based on the First Information Report (FIR) registered against them for allegedly spreading enmity…

The Independent UK

Indi Gregory: Sick baby’s family in court fight against doctors who want to end life-saving treatment

Her parents are appealing to the High Court to approve a new round of life-sustaining treatment

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Watch live: Luis Rubiales attends High Court to testify in World Cup sexual assault case

Watch live as former Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales will testify before the High Court in Madrid on Friday 15 September, over his allegedly unsolicited kiss on the lips of World Cup winner Jenni Hermoso.

The Hindu

Building a hill station

Unusually dry Aug in Munnar, Kerala's Idukki district, brings bad news for tour guide John Quintez. Govt forms Munnar Hill Area Authority to ensure sustainable development while curbing illegal construction. Environmentalists fear shift from preservation to allowing constructions. Locals resent being treated as encroachers. Govt amends Land Assignment Act to…

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Judge refuses to recuse himself from hearing suo motu revision against Minister Ponmudy’s acquittal

Madras HC rejects plea to recuse judge from hearing suo motu revision against acquittal of Higher Education Minister K. Ponmudy & wife. Judge N. Anand Venkatesh said expression of strong view at stage of ordering notices on suo motu revision not enough to raise plea of bias. DVAC & accused…

The Times of India

Delhi minister Gopal Rai moves HC against Centre's denial of permission to travel to New York for Columbia India Energy Dialogue

NEW DELHI: Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday approached the High Court seeking quashing of the central government's order denying him political clearance to travel to New York to attend Columbia India Energy Dialogue.

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Qantas Continues Its Villain Era After Being Found Guilty Of Illegally Sacking 1700 Staff

Mind you, this has all come out within weeks of the airline copping a class action suit, accusations of slot hoarding, and backlash over its decision to expire unredeemed Qantas points.

The Hindu

High Court relief to IPS officer Alok Kumar in 8-year-old bribery case

The High Court of Karnataka has quashed criminal proceedings initiated against senior IPS officer Alok Kumar by a special court in 2022 without sanction for prosecuting him in a bribery complaint linked to a criminal case registered on the incident of a quarrel between the managing staff of Orange Bar…

The Hindu

Misappropriation case: High Court quashes criminal proceedings against three retired IAS officers

The High Court of Karnataka has quashed criminal proceedings and probe against three retired IAS officers, initiated by a special court on a private complaint, in which it was alleged that six officers of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Department had caused loss of ₹269 crore to the…

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