The Rajasthan government has cleared two Bills that allow “designated authorities to enter into or upon any land or building” under certain conditions and acquire the land as per the existing acquisition laws. Amid opposition from the Congress and within, Read More …
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Supreme Court Judges plan three-day retreat in Madhya Pradesh
Supreme Court Judges have reportedly decided to take a three-day retreat in Madhya Pradesh and “reflect on issues that directly or indirectly come during the delivery of justice”. The retreat is being overseen by a committee formed by Chief Justice Read More …
Did PM Modi insult National Flag on Yoga Day? Court to hear plaint.
A Delhi court on Wednesday took cognisance of a complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly “insulting” the national flag last year on International Yoga Day and during his visit to the United States. “I take cognizance of the Read More …
Supreme Court pulls up Centre over not taking action to provide relief to drought-hit people.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Centre for not taking action to provide relief to those affected by drought which forced many farmers to commit suicide and directed the government to place before it the amount to be Read More …
Bombay HC suggests BCCI to shift IPL matches out of drought-hit Maharashtra.
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday, April 6th, lashed out at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Mumbai Cricket Association’s (MCA) defence against the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed for wastage of water during the Indian Premier Read More …
Dalits, SC, ST's to pay no fees in IIT
Smriti Irani announced that the SC/ST and physically challenged students who has secured admission in IIT across the country do not have to pay fees. Exemption also extends to students belonging to family with income less than Rs. 5 lakh. Read More …
3 gets life time imprisonment for Mumbai triple blasts
"Is India only for Hindus", asked the Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court expressed deep anguish over civic body’s move to promote Hanuman Chalisa in association with Paddareshwar Ram Mandir Trust at the event to create awareness about AIDS. The event scheduled at Kasturchand Park. The PIL was heard three Read More …
Bombay High Court: Hospitals can't detain patients over non-payment of bills.
The Bombay high court on Tuesday, April 5 said hospitals cannot detain patients for non-payment of bills. A bench of Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Prakash Naik said, “If a patient does not pay, it can’t be that the hospital detains Read More …
Child custody rights explained
The bitter battles of divorce, very often bring into forefront the question of child custody. Custody of a child only implies as to who the child will physically reside with. However, both parents still continue to be the natural guardians. Read More …