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Explained | What is the tussle between the Central government and the Delhi Waqf Board?

Delhi Waqf Board disputes Union Ministry's letter absolving it of 123 properties; HC forms two-member committee to study status of monuments; Waqf Board claims it was not consulted; notices sent to occupants of properties; HC directs authorities to ensure minimal disruption of day-to-day affairs, including prayer timings; Centre opposes Waqf…

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Shareholder money tossed like confetti in Qantas board’s remuneration fiesta

Chairman Richard Goyder solemnly spoke words of regret over ‘loss of trust’, but happily can afford to smile again with his hefty pay rise.

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COVID back under the microscope

Today Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will announce a ‘deep’ inquiry with wide-ranging powers into Australia’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the 21-year-old male Liberal candidate for Mark McGowan’s WA seat wanted to know if his female Labor opponent would resign if she got pregnant.

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Akasa Air moves Delhi HC seeking “coercive action” against pilots who quit without notice

Akasa Air has moved the Delhi High Court seeking a direction to the DGCA to act against pilots who left the airline without serving their mandatory notice period

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X wants re-examination of blocking orders; Karnataka High Court seeks Centre’s view

The High Court of Karnataka on Wednesday asked the Union government to respond to a new plea by X Corp (formerly Twitter) for re-examining the blocking orders passed earlier and pass fresh ‘reasoned orders’ for blocking posts and accounts.

The Hindu

Mop-up round counselling to MBBS course: Karnataka High Court stays allotment of seats to candidates already admitted in earlier rounds

The High Court of Karnataka has stayed allotment of seats in the mop-up round for undergraduate medical courses to candidates who have already been admitted to the colleges on allotment of seats in the first and second round of counselling, and those who have paid fees but not reported to…

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Perupalem villagers in Andhra Pradesh object to felling of trees for development projects

Villagers of Perupalem, West Godavari district, express concern over destruction of coconut trees and casuarina plantations on 25 acres for tourism projects. 150 coconut trees and 2,000 casuarina plants were uprooted. Villagers fear displacement and loss of livelihood. High Court issued stay order against destruction of crops. Land falls within…

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Legacy Act has sparked 16 legal challenges so far, court told

The families of a number of Troubles victims and legal representatives gathered at Belfast High Court on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Auditor’s ‘inaccurate’ court statement resulted in subpostmaster’s bankruptcy

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

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.

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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.

The Hindu

‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Conversation

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.

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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…

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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 Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

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.

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