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Supreme Court stayed arrest of private firm director in Coal scam case

The plea was filed by Anup Majee, director of dry fuel company engaged in purchase and sale, he was an accused of illegal coal trading in West Bengal. Justices DY…

Interruption in Supply of Water to Agricultural Fields is a Violation of Art 19 – Allahabad HC

In the petition of Nathu Prasad Kushwaha & Ors. v. State of UP & Ors, the respondents of Village - Bachheura, District - Banda have preferred this petition for writ…

Competition Commission of India issues directions for proper investigation of WhatsApp’s updated Privacy Policy

The CCI has issued directions to begin with a detailed probe into the WhatsApp's updated Privacy Policy and its term of Sevice. It has been alleged that the new policy…

Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali summoned by Mumbai court

Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and actor Alia Bhatt have been summoned by the court of additional chief metropolitan magistrate in Mumbai in connection with a criminal defamation case filed by…

Parliament panel calls for clear definition of unfair trade practices for E-Commerce to Government

The prices which are set by various E-commerce firms are leading to cut the competition and it may harm the consumers in the future. it has been recommended by parliamentary…

Supreme Court quashed hate crime proceedings against Patricia Mukhim

An FIR was filed against Padma Shri awardee and senior journalist Patricia Mukhim, for her post published on Facebook which sought action by the State against an attack on non-tribal…

Delhi HC to hear plea of former Union Minister against Ramani acquittal

The Delhi High Court will be hearing plea filed by former Union Minister MJ Akbar which seeks to challenge the trial court order which granted bail to the journalist Priya…

Karnataka High Court: Penal action against people not wearing facemasks in public rally.

The Karnataka High Court gave directions to the state to ensure Covid-19 protocol in public rallies. The court directed to take penal actions against people who are violating the protocol…

Ban on entry of public litigants, clerks to Jammu & Kashmir courts to continue

The ban which was imposed on entry of public litigants and clerks to courts in Jammu & Kashmir will continue keeping in view the current Covid-19 situation. The Chief Justice…

Pregnant Rape Victim must be informed about all the legal rights available to her: SC

Supreme Court on Tuesday while issuing a notice to the Centre made it clear that Pregnant Rape Victim must be soundly informed about her legal rights. Further the Apex court…