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2006 Mumbai blasts: MCOCA approval was based on ‘oral info’, ‘non-application of mind’

It was a decision based on oral information that may have set off a chain of convictions in a MCOCA court in the 2006 Mumbai blasts case. An order that was overturned nearly a decade later by the Bombay High Court, and now stayed by the Supreme Court.

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‘Better be in jail till acquitted or convicted’: Solicitor General’s departure from ‘bail is the rule’

In a striking departure from the legal principle that “bail is the rule, jail the exception”, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta on Tuesday told the Delhi High Court that those accused in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case should “better be in jail” until acquitted or convicted.

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Supreme Court seeks list of FIRs against Muslim men in Triple Talaq

'How many cases have been filed regarding Triple Talaq... Provide list', SC asks the Centre. A must read on Dynamite News:

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Nithari Killings: SC to hear on March 25 pleas against acquittal of Surendra Koli

The Supreme Court on Monday posted for hearing on March 25, a batch of pleas against : Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi High Court refuses to stay trail court proceedings against Kejriwal

The court also issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate on a plea filed by Kejriwal challenging a trial court's order taking cognisance of a charge-sheet in the case. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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SC reserves verdict on framing guidelines for bulldozer demolition

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Vishwanathan reserved the order after hearing the matter for a length. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata Horror: 'Remove victim photos from social media', orders SC

The Apex Court also reminded that no action should be taken against doctors once they return to work by tomorrow 5pm. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kolkata Horror: SC seeks fresh report from CBI; Next hearing Sep 17

The Supreme Court has listed the next hearing, in the case of rape and murder of a trainee doctor at R Kar hospital in Kolkata, on 17 September. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IT Rules amendment: Centre says not preventing fake news would violate basic rights

In the pleas challenging the IT Rules amendment, the centre defended its fact-check unit and told the Bombay High Court that not preventing fake or false news would violate the fundamental rights conferred by Article 19(1)(a) of the constitution, Livelaw reported.

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Delhi water crisis: SC asks Upper Yamuna Board to convene urgent meeting on June 5

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Upper Yamuna River Board to convene an urgent emergency meeting on June 5 of all stakeholder states to resolve the water crisis faced by the residents of Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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ED says Kejriwal sees himself as a special person, accuses him of remarks ‘slapping the system’

ED accuses Arvind Kejriwal of influencing voters, violating bail order; lawyers threaten affidavit in response to ED's objections.

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In Supreme Court, Centre says it sends CBI to States for probes

Supreme Court questions Centre's control over CBI in West Bengal case, raising concerns over jurisdiction and authority.

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Supreme Court defers order on bail plea of Kejriwal

Supreme Court considers interim bail for Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to campaign during Lok Sabha elections.

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Illegal mining in the Aravalli range must stop, says SC

Supreme Court demands halt to illegal mining in Aravalli Range, Rajasthan to protect environment and heritage.

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Law and order is a State subject, SC says as West Bengal complains of CBI’s ‘unilateral’ investigations

Supreme Court categorically said law and order is a State subject after the West Bengal complained that the CBI claims “unilateral right” to investigate offences committed by Central employees within State jurisdiction.

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SC refuses Haryana government plea against judicial probe into farmer’s death during protests

Supreme Court declines to intervene in Punjab and Haryana High Court order for special committee on farmer's death.

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Supreme Court declines stay on judicial probe into farmer's death

The 22-year-old farmer, Shubhkaran Singh lost his life on February 21 during a clash between security personnel and protesting farmers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No coercive action against Congress over tax demand notices in view of Lok Sabha polls: I-T Dept to Supreme Court

Income Tax Department will not take coercive action against Congress for ₹3,500 crore tax demand during Lok Sabha elections.

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CAA: SC seeks Centre's reply on pleas seeking stay on CAA Rules 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre on the applications seeking stay on the Citizen Amendment Rules 2024, brought to implement the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 2019. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court agrees to hear plea for stay of Citizenship (Amendment) Act, its rules on March 19

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on March 19 pleas to stay the operation of the controversial Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), 2019 and its rules, notified on March 11. The League is the primary petitioner in the lead case which has 237 separate petitions challenging the legality of the CAA…

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Bombay High Court reserves the interim application in IT amendment rules 2023

Bombay High Court reserves order on interim application challenging government's IT rules, including formation of Fact Check Unit.

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Supreme Court directs publication of final orders of panel reviewing ‘proportionality’ of Internet suspensions in J&K

Supreme Court orders government to publish final decisions of internet suspension review committee in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Leaders, lawyers condole Fali Nariman’s death

Condolences pour in for the late Fali S. Nariman, a legal luminary devoted to justice and civil liberties.

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Supreme Court to hear curative petition by Centre, AAI in Nagpur airport case

Supreme Court agrees to hear curative petition on GMR Group operating Nagpur Airport without involving Union government.

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‘A murder of democracy... a mockery of purity of elections’: Supreme Court remarks on conduct of Chandigarh mayoral polls

Chandigarh mayoral polls: Supreme Court threatens fresh elections after video shows defacing of ballot papers in Chandigarh mayoral elections.

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