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Madras HC issued a series of 75 guidelines for safeguarding ancient temples and historic sites.

The Madras High Court had issued a set of 75 instructions for the protection and conservation of heritage sites, quoting Albert Camus, who said, "Without cultural identity, and the relative…

Kerala High Court allows admission of transgender person in NCC on the basis of self-perceived gender identity

The Kerala High Court recently ruled that a Transgender person is entitled to be admitted to National Cadet Corps (NCC) in accordance with her self-perceived gender identity. The judgment was…

Notice to social media houses by Delhi High Court for disclosing the victim’s identity in Hathras Case

The Delhi High Court issued a notice to many social media houses for the alleged disclosure of victim’s identity in Hathras gang rape case. The bench consisted of Justice D.N.…

Allahabad High court: Name change is a part of freedom of expression under Article 19 and Article 21 of the Indian Constitution

The Allahabad High Court held that freedom of expression under article 19 (1)(a) also covers the right to change of name. A person’s name is his/her right of expression. Article…

Kerala Union of Working Journalists asks Supreme Court to use its powers to order the release of jailed Siddique Kappan

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The KUWJ has requested the supreme court of India to take cognizance of this matter and use its constitutional powers to pass an order of release of journalist Kappan stating…

Z+ security cover to only those private individuals who can pay for it? Supreme Court doesn’t agree

The Supreme Court has chosen not to concur with the view of the Bombay High Court that Z-plus security cover should be provided to an individual or individuals who perceive…