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Holding contractor licence with Escoms while filing nomination to gram panchayat election attracts disqualification: HC

HC: Holding electrical contractor licence with ESCOM/KPTCL on date of filing nomination to GP elections amounts to holding an 'office of profit', disqualifying person from post of member.

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Supreme Court sets aside High Court order dismissing plea challenging Mizoram Government’s notification on Scheduled Tribe quota

The Supreme Court on Monday set aside a Gauhati High Court order dismissing a petition seeking to quash a Mizoram Government notification which arbitrarily sub-classified the Scheduled Tribes of the State while allegedly discriminating against non-Mizo Scheduled Tribes.

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‘Second wife’ cannot accuse ‘husband’ of cruelty under Section 498A of IPC: Karnataka High Court

The High Court of Karnataka has set aside the conviction of a 46-year-old man under Section 498A (married woman subject to cruelty) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) as the complaint was by his ‘second wife’ which would make the marriage ‘null and void’.

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Bail for Arunachal school sexual abuse case accused cancelled

Gauhati HC orders cancellation of bail granted to 33-yr-old accused of raping & sexually abusing 21 schoolchildren in Arunachal Pradesh. HC observes special court granted bail in casual manner & assigns flimsy reasons. Directs judicial academy to sensitise POCSO court judges.

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An Internet ban will not restore peace in Manipur

Information flows, rather than Net blocks as in Manipur, are necessary to ensure the accountability of the State and central governments in taking steps to ensure truth, justice and reconciliation

The Hindu

Group of lawyers seek withdrawal of Madras High Court’s circular banning portraits, statues inside court premises

Lawyers in Chennai plan to stage a demonstration on July 24, 2023, to demand the withdrawal of a circular issued by the High Court. The circular states that only statues/portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Tiruvalluvar should be allowed in court complexes.

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CJI DY Chandrachud: Protocol facilities to judges should not bring public criticism of judiciary

“Protocol facilities which are made available to Judges should not be utilised to assert a claim to privilege…” Read full story on Dynamite News:

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Explained | Senthilbalaji case: What has the SC said about ED’s powers to arrest and seek custody in the past?

As the Supreme Court is set to hear T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji’s appeal against a Madras High Court order upholding his arrest by the ED in a money-laundering case on July 21, we examine what the Court has said about the powers of the ED to arrest and seek custody in the…

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CJI cautions judges against using protocol facilities to inconvenience others

CJI Chandrachud cautions judges against using protocol facilities in a way that causes inconvenience or public criticism. He referred to an incident where an HC officer sought explanation from railway personnel for not serving a judge.

The Hindu

Calcutta HC allows West Bengal police to file FIR against Suvendu Adhikari

Calcutta High Court allows West Bengal police to register FIR against Suvendu Adhikari for provocative remarks during Panchayat polls. Court says protection given to Adhikari not acceptable as per Article 361 of Constitution.

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Ulez expansion: mobile cameras could be used in areas targeted by vandals, suggests Sadiq Khan

Mobile cameras could be used to plug “rat runs” in outer London where drivers think they can avoid the Ulez expansion, Sadiq Khan has revealed.

Evening Standard

Man found not guilty of child rape at retrial

Malcolm Laurence Orreal has been found not guilty of rape and indecent treatment of a 12-year-old girl following a second trial ordered by the High Court.

AAP

The no pamphlet: campaign’s voice to parliament referendum essay – annotated and factchecked

Pamphlets written by politicians and published by the AEC have put the official case for a yes and no vote. They were not independently factchecked before publication, so Guardian Australia has added notes to the full essays to help you make better sense of them

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Israeli High Court To Hear Petition Seeking Removal Of PM Netanyahu Over Conflict Of Interest

Allegations of violating agreement to not involve in judicial reform due to ongoing corruption trial

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Come out with proposal to solve shortage of space in Karnataka HC, Chief Justice-headed Bench directs govt.

Karnataka HC directs govt to provide adequate space for HC offices, court halls, chambers of judges, public amenities & parking. There is an acute shortage of space for its effective functioning. HC resolution in 2019 pointed out need for 2.2 lakh sq ft of additional space. Govt provided some additional…

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High Court To Hear Petition Demanding Netanyahu’s Removal

Israel's Supreme Court agreed on Thursday to hear a petition calling for the removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

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Delhi CM Kejriwal, LG to hold meeting over appointment of DERC chairperson today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena are scheduled to sit together in a meeting to decide on the name of the Chairperson of Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court asks Delhi HC to consider plea on St. Stephen’s minority quota admissions

The Supreme Court of India has asked the Delhi High Court to consider with “urgency” a plea filed by the St. Stephen’s College, in New Delhi, against a High Court order which had asked it to follow the admission policy of Delhi University.

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Top Kerala news developments today

Kerala: Today, watch out for important developments in the state. Stay informed with the latest news from Kerala.

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Beds, baths and bankruptcy: A bewildering battle over branding

New Zealand's Bed Bath & Beyond is fighting on two fronts to protect its brand. Now, the High Court's knocked it back.

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Arrested T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji moves Supreme Court in cash-for-jobs scam case

The order has revived the central investigative agency’s power to subject Mr. Senthilbalaji to interrogation as soon as he comes out of the hospital.

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Madras High Court dismisses plea seeking DVAC probe against Edappadi Palaniswami in highway tender scam

Madras HC dismisses petition seeking DVAC probe into alleged highway tender scam involving former CM Palaniswami. SC had remanded the matter to HC to consider the preliminary report filed by DVAC. HC found no illegality in the report, dismissing the petition.

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HC refuses to take suo motu action on remarks made by Abhishek

Calcutta HC refuses to take suo motu cognisance of motion seeking contempt proceedings against Abhishek Banerjee for remarks against judiciary. Bench suggests filing petition or mentioning matter before larger Bench.

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HC upholds arraigning sub-registrar as accused instead of witnesses in fraudulent registration of gift deeds case

High Court upholds trial court's decision to make sub-registrar an accused in fraudulent registration of two gift deeds. Sub-registrar must prove he obtained signature and thumb impression of elderly woman by visiting her house. Complainant alleged woman was admitted in ICU and not in sound state to affix signature. Court…

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SC refuses to interfere with Manipur HC order on restoration of internet

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the order of the Manipur High Court which ordered limited restoration of the internet in the State. Read further on Dynamite News:

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