Court sentences Sajjan Kumar to life imprisonment in another anti-Sikh riots case, calling the crimes ‘brutal and reprehensible.’

-By Ayush Saroj Sajjan Kumar, the former Congress MP, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. The Delhi court issued the sentence on February 25, and Kumar was found guilty of encouraging violence that resulted in several murders during the riots. Although the riots a encouraging violence that…

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Supreme Court Halts Construction of Dashashwamedh Ghat Station Varanasi Ropeway Project

-By Prabhat Kumar Tyagi Supreme Court issued an interim stay on the construction of the Dashashwamedh Ghat station at the Varanasi Ropeway Project, following claims of unlawful demolition by three landowners. Bench comprising Justice  MM Sundresh and Sanjay Karol granted the injunction after petitioner alleged that authorities had demolished their property without due process facilitate…

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NGT Directs UP Government to Tackle Open Defecation at Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, Cites Severe Pollution Concerns

-By Prabhat Kumar Tyagi National Green Tribunal (NGT) issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh Government, Maha Kumbh Mela Authorities and Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UP PCB) as they lacked sanitary facilities, forcing it to defecate on the Ganga River bank open. Bench consisting of Justice Prakash Shrivastava and Expert Member Dr. A. SEnthil Vel…

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The Supreme Court rules that Advocates-on-Record are entirely accountable for the accuracy of petitions and issues a warning against any misconduct.

–By Md Faisal Khalid Advocates-on-Record (AoRs) – They are special class of lawyers who has the authority by the Supreme Court to file court documents and file for client representation.  According to the rules, no advocate other than an advocate on record can file an appearance or any other pleading or act for a party…

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”Something very disturbing”: Supreme Court on Lokpal’s order to consider complaints against High Court judges.

Today, The Supreme Court reverses Lokpal’s order to consider complaints against High Court judges.In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has temporarily halted the Lokpal’s decision to extend its powers to evaluate High Court judges under the provisions of the 2013 Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act. The court issued an order on Thursday, after…

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Supreme Court Upholds NEET Requirement and New Rules for Foreign Medical Graduates

-By Gunpreet The Indian Supreme Court has made a significant ruling on  medical education policy influencing both home and overseas students pursuing doctorate studies.  National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) demands all Indian medical study applicants to submit test results before pursuing their education abroad.  The examination serves as both a test and a verification process because…

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The Supreme Court set April as the month to hear arguments regarding the Places of Worship Act.

The Indian Supreme Court will start reviewing the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act of 1991 in April 2024 because of postponed hearings. Its high importance stems from merging assessments of Indian historical and religious dimensions with national social harmonization. Court rulings in this case will activate changes which touch all parts of both legal…

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