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HC notice on plea complaining about non-shifting of Information Commission’s Bench to Kalaburagi

The High Court of Karnataka on Monday ordered issue of notice to the State government on a PIL petition, which has complained about the failure of the government to shift the office of the State Information Commission’s Kalaburagi Bench to Kalaburagi from Bengaluru for the past four-and-a-half years.

The Hindu

Officials refused to examine DNA in wrongful conviction rape case ‘because of cost’

‘Further work would be extremely costly,’ Criminal Cases Review Commission warned as it rejected Andrew Malkinson appeals

The Independent UK

When Can Knowingly/Recklessly False Political Statements by Lawyers Lead to Discipline?

Generally speaking, the law can't punish false statements about the government—even knowing lies—on the grounds that they damage the government's reputation. In the words of New York Times v. Sullivan (1964), For good reason, "no court of last resort in this country has ever held, or even suggested, that prosecutions…

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Should There Be Limits on Bar Investigations of Candidates for Judicial Office During the Campaign?

An excerpt from Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Pierre, decided Wednesday by the Maryland Supreme Court, in an opinion by Chief Justice Fader: This Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland proceeding concerns the alleged professional misconduct of Marylin Pierre, the respondent and a member of the Bar of this State. It also…

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Explained | The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill (2023)

The National Nursing and Midwifery Commission Bill (NNMC), 2023, will replace the Indian Nursing Council Act, 1947 and regulate the field nursing and mid wifery in the country, including education and licensing.

The Hindu

A New Bill Would Extend California's YIMBY Revolution to Heavily Regulated Coastal Areas

S.B. 423 would prevent the state's powerful Coastal Commission from shooting down affordable housing projects that comply with local zoning laws.

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Packers and movers directed to pay ₹4 lakh for goods damaged in transit

Hyderabad District Consumer Commission orders DRS Dilip Roadlines Ltd to pay ₹4 lakh as compensation for damaged household items during transit from Hyderabad to Noida. OP offered ₹8,000 as settlement, but Commission found it inadequate. Deducted 60% of value as depreciation & ordered OP to pay ₹3 lakh as insurance…

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Kargil hill council polls: legal wrangle between Ladakh govt. and National Conference far from over

The administration of the Union Territory and the National Conference were in a legal battle over the party symbol. The administration had refused to grant the symbol of a ‘plough’ to the NC on the grounds that the election authority of Ladakh was not a Commission and had no such…

The Hindu

A new climate law in the Balearic Islands will protect the wellbeing of present and future generations - if such thing can be defined

The Mediterranean is one of the most climate vulnerable regions in the world, with temperatures rising 20% faster than the global average. In the Balearic Islands, this means that by 2100 the temperature could have increased by 3-5ºC and the sea level could have risen by 37 to 90cm.

The Conversation

Need for concerted action to protect women’s dignity: Satheedevi

She was speaking after hoisting the national flag at the 77th Independence Day celebrations at the commission headquarters here on Tuesday.

The Hindu

State information panel recommends action against police inspector for not registering FIR

The Hindu

War of words erupts over Britain’s plea for post-Brexit migrant return deal

Tory MPs urge Rishi Sunak to get asylum returns deal – as Brussels rejects reports that the EU Commission has blocked an agreement

The Independent UK

For Texans, fighting state-regulated oilfield waste dumps can be a costly, do-it-yourself effort

Some Texans who challenge oil and gas waste sites must spend significant sums and time on investigating what they say the Texas Railroad Commission should examine. Will new regulations for handling waste increase oversight or just maintain the status quo?

The Texas Tribune

Flat builder penalised on charge of bid to cheat customer in Kochi

Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission fines Galaxy Homes Private Limited ₹2.85 lakh for attempting to cheat a customer by promising to sell a flat without requisite permit. Complainant paid ₹25,000 booking fee and ₹7 lakh deposit. Company had no permit for 8th floor, loan application rejected. Commission orders company to pay…

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SHRC recommends compensation of ₹1 lakh to bus conductor assaulted by police

The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has recommended to the State government to pay a compensation of ₹1 lakh to a government bus conductor, who was assaulted by a policeman during a quarrel in Chennai in May 2022

The Hindu

Election Commission sticks to Assam delimitation draft, renames some seats in final order

Election Commission of India (ECI) publishes final report on delimitation of Assam Assembly, parliamentary constituencies; 19 Assembly, two Lok Sabha seats reserved for STs, nine for SCs. ECI held public hearings, heard 1,200 representations from 31 districts, met with 20 political parties.

The Hindu

National Commission for Minorities seeks SIT investigation into death of Kota student

Days after a 17-year-old NEET aspirant was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Kota, Rajasthan, the father of the teenager approached the National Commission for Minorities, alleging that he was murdered. Following the complaint, the NCM wrote to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot demanding the investigation to be done by…

The Hindu

70.42% voter turnout in bypolls to local body wards in Kerala

Kerala held byelections in 17 local body wards on Thursday, with 54 candidates in the fray and a voter turnout of 70.42%. Votes will be counted on Friday and can be accessed on the State Election Commission's website.

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DCW acts against private hospital for discriminating against EWS patients

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has taken action against a private city hospital for allegedly discriminating against patients from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS). Read further on Dynamite news.

Evening Standard

Electoral Commission hack was ‘significant failing’, says minister

Hack comes as breach also hits Northern Ireland’s police force

The Independent UK

Labour announces ‘charging commission’ to increase crime-solving

The commission will aim to identify reasons for the ‘woeful’ decline in successful law enforcement, Labour said.

TV Tech

FEMA and FCC Plan Oct. 4 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test

The FCC has released guidance on how participants can prepare for the tests

The Hindu

Take action against misuse of laws for protection of child rights: panel

Commission directs Police Chief to take action against misuse of child rights laws, trespass & vandalism of school properties. DGE asked to prepare guidelines for CCTV cameras in schools & train teachers on JJ Act. Petitioner's son arrested for destroying CCTV cameras & harassing girl. Commission said no defence of…

The Hindu

Explained | Why are Justice Rohini panel’s findings important?

Key recommendations of Justice G. Rohini-led Commission on the sub-categorisation of Other Backward Classes groups, and the reaction to it

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Hang on, integrity's on its way

Former Football Fern and White Fern Rebecca Rolls is heading preparations for a new Integrity Commission for Sport and Recreation. LockerRoom finds out what it is and why we need it.

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