Andhra Pradesh High Court rules demolition without notice illegal; Section 405 is enabling, not absolute, and must follow natural justice.
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Supreme Court declines TMC plea on counting supervisors, records ECI assurance to follow its circular in West Bengal Assembly elections.
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Judiciary
Punjab & Haryana HC acquits rape accused, finding prosecutrix used deceased woman’s identity, rendering her testimony unreliable and case unsustainable.
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Supreme Court stays ₹5 lakh cost condition for setting aside non-bailable warrants in SFIO case, says validity of such condition needs examination.
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Sikkim High Court upholds rape conviction, ruling that a differently-abled victim’s silence cannot override credible medical and eyewitness evidence.
Delhi High Court rejects SpiceJet’s review against ₹144 crore deposit order in Maran dispute, imposes ₹50,000 costs for non-compliance with directions.
Supreme Court rules private schools must admit RTE-allotted students without delay; eligibility disputes cannot be grounds to deny admission under Article 21A.
Saket SouravShillong court grants bail to Sonam Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya murder case, citing failure to communicate arrest grounds and violation of Article 22(1).
Samriddhi OjhaRahul Gandhi’s Great Nicobar visit revives debate over mega project, raising concerns on tribal rights, environment, and national security stakes.
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Punjab & Haryana HC acquits rape accused, finding prosecutrix used deceased woman’s identity, rend...
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Punjab & Haryana HC acquits rape accused, finding prosecutrix used deceased woman’s identity, rend...
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Supreme Court stays ₹5 lakh cost condition for setting aside non-bailable warrants in SFIO case, s...
Sikkim High Court upholds rape conviction, ruling that a differently-abled victim’s silence cannot...
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