New Delhi, February 23 The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Lucknow district election officer to examine and take remedial action on the grievances of 91 residents of Akbar Nagar in the state capital, who were allegedly excluded from the Uttar Pradesh electoral rolls following the demolition...
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Srinagar, February 22 Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah expressed concern on Sunday over the "continued delay" in restoring full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.In a statement, Abdullah said that the people of Jammu and Kashmir have waited patiently and placed their faith in democratic...
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Patna, February 22 Patna High Court Chief Justice Sangam Kumar Sahoo said on Sunday that the NALSA can play a crucial role in protecting the constitutional rights of workers in the unorganized sector by providing them with protection, guidance, and training against exploitation.He was speaking...
New Delhi, February 22 – A Delhi court observed that while the right to protest is a fundamental feature of democracy, it cannot be exercised in a manner that disrupts public order or harms the rights of others, particularly at an international event attended by foreign delegates.The Patiala...
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Kolkata, February 21 Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday alleged a "triple violation" of statutory provisions and Supreme Court directives by the Election Commission in the conduct of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in West Bengal.In a post on X, the TMC...
Mumbai, February 18 A child raised exclusively by her mother cannot be compelled to carry her father's name, surname, and caste simply because a format once demanded it, the Bombay High Court has said while permitting a girl to change her name and caste in school records.Justices Vibha...
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New Delhi, February 18 The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the Centre's response to a petition challenging certain provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which it alleged would enable excessive surveillance and control by the executive, while also undermining judicial...
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New Delhi, February 18 – The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the city government's response to a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging that the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has remained non-functional and inaccessible for an extended period, resulting in a continuing violation of...
New Delhi, February 18 The Delhi High Court said on Wednesday that the Delhi government has no reason whatsoever to not fill the vacant positions of chairperson and members in the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) or to not provide adequate staff there.A bench of Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and...
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Srinagar, February 17 Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said on Tuesday that the use of digital platforms has transformed the delivery of justice by bringing legal services closer to citizens.Speaking at the Regional Event-cum-Workshop under the Tele-Law Initiative of the DISHA (Designing...
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New Delhi, February 17 Following Delhi University's decision on Tuesday to ban public meetings, processions, and protests on campus for a month, several student and teachers' groups have demanded that the order be withdrawn, calling it unconstitutional and anti-student.Student and teachers'...
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New Delhi, February 16 – The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging police misconduct against followers of Swami Avimukteshwaranand during the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.The Bench, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya...
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New Delhi, February 12 Senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, raised concerns about caste discrimination in workplaces on Thursday, citing a recent incident in Odisha where members of a particular community refused to let their children eat...
Patiala, February 11 The Punjab Congress accused the BJP-led Centre on Wednesday of being the biggest enemy of farmers, the poor, and labourers.The accusations were made at a rally held on 'Save MGNREGA' in Nabha.Former Chhattisgarh chief minister and general secretary in charge of Punjab...
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Chandigarh, February 9 The Haryana Human Rights Commission has initiated proceedings regarding an open, stagnant pond in Sumra Kheda village of Bhiwani district, deeming the site a "direct assault on human dignity" following the drowning of three minors.The Commission observed that the...
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