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Power to initiate contempt proceedings cannot be used to choke citizens’ voice in a free country, says Madras High Court

Madras HC allows Gurumurthy's plea to set aside A-G's recall order on contempt proceedings against him. Issue related to comments made by Gurumurthy about judiciary. A-G had recalled predecessor's order rejecting consent for contempt proceedings due to English translation of Tamil speech. Gurumurthy alleged "motive" behind recall order, HC allowed…

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Israeli Supreme Court Considers Petitions Challenging ‘Recusal Law’ Restricting PM’s Disqualification

Israel's Supreme Court to Hold Second Hearing on 'Recusal Law' Limiting Prime Minister's Removal

Zenger

Chris Packham issues legal challenge against Rishi Sunak

'The ball is in your court, Prime Minister'

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Chris Packham issues legal challenge to PM over delay to net-zero policies

The naturalist and TV presenter said Rishi Sunak failed to consult the public, his own climate advisers and Parliament.

The Independent UK

The triumph of Vachathi over a hostile state

The villagers of Vachathi in Tamil Nadu have created history and the court verdict is testament to their resolve to ensure their justice

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Band Easy Life say they are being sued by owner of airline easyJet over name

Leicester-based band Easy Life say they are being forced to change their name by the owners of easyJet, who have started legal action against them.

Evening Standard

SC to examine if bail condition of sharing Google Maps pin with police violates privacy of accused

The High Court had granted bail to Raman Bhuraria, an auditor, on February 8 this year. He was arrested in connection with a money laundering probe.

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Madras High Court acquits Major General accused of corruption in procurement of tinned meat for IPKF soldiers in 1987

Madras HC sets aside conviction of Major General A.K. Gupta for alleged corrupt practices in purchase of tinned meat for IPKF soldiers. Justice G. Jayachandran allowed appeal, citing lack of sufficient material to corroborate prosecution's version. CBI failed to prove charges of criminal conspiracy and corruption beyond reasonable doubt.

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Sorry to note that govt. did not bother to respond to court’s notice on visually-challenged person’s plea even after a year: Karnataka High Court

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday said it was sorry to note that the State government and its public transport corporations did not bother to respond to a PIL petition, filed by a 27-year-old visually-challenged person, even after a year since the court issued notice to the authorities on…

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Amaravati Inner Ring Road case: High Court reserves judgment on Naidu’s bail plea, grants reprieve to Lokesh

Andhra Pradesh High Court reserves judgment on former Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu's bail plea in IRR case; Lokesh's questioning postponed to Oct 10; Narayana's bail extended till Oct 16.

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A.P. skill development scam case | No interim relief for Chandrababu Naidu, SC to hear plea on October 9

Supreme Court posts Chandrababu Naidu's petition against A.P. High Court's refusal to quash FIR in Skill Development Corporation case to October 9. Petition claims FIR is "orchestrated campaign of regime revenge"

The Hindu

9 get life term, 41 others acquitted in 1992 Kumher massacre case

31 yrs after Kumher massacre in Rajasthan, 9 sentenced to life imprisonment & 41 acquitted. 254 homes destroyed & 16 Dalits burnt alive. 45 injured. CBI investigated, 283 witnesses & 83 accused. Judge convicts 9 & sentences to life, imposes fine. CDR appeals for stern punishment.

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Karnataka High Court allows investigation against Malur MLA in criminal case for granting government land to ineligible persons based on forged documents

The High Court of Karnataka has permitted the conduct of investigation against K.Y. Nanje Gowda, MLA from Malur constituency, in a criminal case registered for allegedly granting around 80 acres of government land worth several crores of rupees to ineligible persons, including the dead, in his capacity as chairperson of…

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Skill development scam case | Andhra Pradesh files caveat in SC against Naidu’s SLP

AP Govt files caveat in SC to be heard before decision on N. Chandrababu Naidu's SLP against HC dismissal of quash petition in skill development scam case. HC refused to interfere as investigation was on fulcrum of attaining finality. Naidu's contention was registration of FIR barred by Prevention of Corruption…

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Madras High Court to deliver its verdict on appeal petitions in the Vachathi State violence case on September 29

In Dharmapuri, a little-known tribal hamlet, 18 young girls were brutally victimised by a contingent of forest, revenue, and police personnel in 1992. The Madras High Court is set to deliver its verdict on the appeal petitions of the 269 accused personnel, including 17 convicted of rape. Survivors recall the…

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Man convicted of murdering 28-year-old woman in 'horrific attack'

A man has been convicted of murder following the death of 28-year-old Claire Inglis in Stirling.

The Hindu

Prosecutor’s recusal bolsters confidence of Madhu’s family

Amid mounting opposition, senior High Court lawyer K.P. Satheesan recused himself from conducting the Madhu lynching case as SPP in the High Court, raising doubts about the government's intentions. This strengthens Malli's hope that the convicts won't get reduced punishment. SPP Rajesh M. Menon had won the confidence of Madhu's…

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Influential people in society are large-scale grabbers of government lands across the country, says Madras High Court

Influential people illegally grab govt. lands: Madras HC. HC orders Commissioner of Land Admin. to take possession of 45.82 acres & utilise for public purposes. HC finds family members of G. Govindasamy Naidu had not handed over land to govt. & sought patta. HC warns against allowing bureaucrats & politicos…

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Karnataka High Court directs State government to conduct a drive immediately to fill up all backlog vacancies within six months

The High Court of Karnataka has directed the State government to immediately undertake a recruitment drive to fill-up all the backlog vacancies in all the departments and institutions, and accomplish the task of filling-up backlog vacancies immediately within an outer limit of six months.

The Hindu

World Tourism Day | Explore Indo-Saracenic landmarks in Chennai’s George Town

From standing under the long arches of the Indo-Saracenic mould to walking over the deep shadows cast by architectural landmarks in the city’s Central Business District, we discover pockets of history untapped by modernity

The Hindu

CJI agrees to list the Chandrababu Naidu’s petition on October 3 after Justice Bhatti recuses himself from hearing case

Supreme Court Justice S.V.N. Bhatti recused from hearing a petition filed by TDP's N. Chandrababu Naidu against an Andhra Pradesh High Court order refusing to quash FIRs in a multi-crore skill development scam case.

The Independent UK

Covid bereaved must not be ‘brushed aside’, says son ahead of High Court case

Relatives say the state failed to protect people under the Human Rights Act and have issued legal claims for damages for loss of life.

The Hindu

DGCA tells HC it cannot interfere in employment agreement between pilots, Akasa Air

DGCA informs Delhi HC it cannot interfere in employment agreement between Akasa Air and pilots; airline had moved HC seeking direction to regulator to act against pilots for "irresponsible actions"; Akasa Air claims 600 flights cancelled due to resignations; Indian Pilots Guild and Federation of Indian Pilots oppose plea; HC…

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City police tell High Court that permission granted only to hold demonstration at Freedom Park

The city police on Monday told the High Court of Karnataka that they have denied permission for holding procession by various organisations under the banner of the Karnataka Jala Samrakshana Samithi as part of their Bengaluru bandh call.

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SC refuses to give Chandrababu Naidu an exception, asks his lawyer to mention plea for urgent hearing on September 26

The Supreme Court refused on Monday to unflex its rules to entertain an unlisted oral plea on behalf of former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu to urgently hear his appeal for quashing the FIRs registered in the skill development scam case. Appearing before a Bench headed by Chief…

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