Appointment of Justice Victoria Gowri to Madras HC: CJI Chandrachud says past political connections no ground to disqualify individuals from becoming judges

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has said that past political connections did not necessarily disqualify individuals from becoming judges as the process of judicial appointments involved multiple levels of…

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Bombay High Court directs authorities to dispose of PIL alleging illegal filing of paddy fields within three months

The Bombay High Court at Goa disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed with the grievance that Petitioner’s complaints about the illegal filling of paddy fields, conversion and sinking…

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Bihar State Legal Services Authority launches scheme for welfare of transgender persons

The Bihar State Legal Services Authority (BSLSA) has launched a new scheme for the holistic welfare of transgender individuals called the Scheme for Integration of Transgender Persons and their Rehabilitation…

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Karnataka court directs IndiGo Airlines to pay Rs 70,000 compensation to couple for delay in receiving checked-in luggage

A consumer court in Bengaluru has directed IndiGo Airlines to pay Rs 70,000 to a couple for causing a delay in receiving their checked-in luggage, while they were on vacation…

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Punjab and Haryana High Court quashes FIR against Gurmeet Ram Rahim lodged for hurting sentiments of people

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has quashed a first information report, which was registered against Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim for hurting religious sentiments of people. The…

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