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Supreme Court rejects petition wanting Epidemic Act to be struck down, suggests plea to be placed in HC

The SC has dismissed a plea seeking an order to strike down the operation of the Epidemic Act as unconstitutional under Article 14, 19 and 21 of the Indian Constitution. A…

Bombay High Court’s view on applying “Prashant Kanojia” case as precedent in Arnab Goswani’s case

In the order of the High Court refusing interim bail to Arnab Goswani, it was made clear that the facts of the Prashant Kanojia’s case and Arnab Goswani’s case are…

Delhi HC instructs AAP-led Delhi Government to remove posters outside homes of COVID-19 patients, citing privacy concerns

Petitioner for the plea had contended that the Delhi Government had not clarified as to the circulation of names of patients on social media. The petitioner argued that the disclosure…

Petition filed in Kerala High Court to include transgenders in National Cadet Corps

A petition has been filed by a transwoman challenging the enrolment criteria stipulated under section 6 of the National Cadet Corps. The petitioner had expressed their desire to join the…

Uttarakhand HC notice to Maharashtra governor Koshyari on contempt plea

The Uttarakhand High Court on Tuesday sought Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's stand on a plea for starting a contempt proceeding against him for his failure to follow a court…

RJD MP moves Supreme Court, challenging constitutional validity of new farm bills

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RJD MP Manoj Jha has filed a petition in the Supreme Court, stating that these newly enacted laws are discriminatory and can allow the huge corporators to exploit the farmers.…

Lady advocates write to CJI seeking constitution of High Court-monitored probe in Hathras rape case

A collective of 47 lady advocates of the Supreme Court have written to the Chief Justice of India S. A. Bobde seeking constitution of a High Court-monitored investigation and trial…

Equal Protection of Transgenders against Sexual Offences: Plea in SC

The plea states that there are no provisions in the IPC to safeguard the Transgender community from sexual offences and discrimination. The Plea is quoted as follows "In-Spite of declaring…

UPSC candidates petition Supreme Court for postponement of exam

Some UPSC aspirants have petitioned the Supreme Court, asking for a postponement of the upcoming Civil Services Examination, the court today issued notice to the Union Public Service Commission and…

Freedom of speech not absolute: Bombay High Court

The Bombay high court has mentioned that freedom of speech and expression given beneath Article nineteen of the Constitution isn't an absolute right whereas denying interim protection from arrest to…