NHRC Chairperson Justice Arun Mishra says Commission has sufficient powers, not a toothless tiger

National Human Rights Commission Chairperson Justice Arun Mishra on Wednesday said the Commission had sufficient powers, which were being put to good use, in response to a question whether NHRC…

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Allahabad High Court dismisses petition following enactment of Sales Promotion Employees Act

The Allahabad High Court while dismissing the petition held that following the enactment of the Sales Promotion Employees (Conditions of Service) Act, 1976, medical representatives are deemed to be “workmen”…

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Delhi Riots: Bail plea of Umar Khalid adjourned to January due to non-availability of counsel on both sides

The Supreme Court due to the non-availability of counsel on both sides has adjourned the hearing in Umar Khalid’s bail plea in the Delhi Riots conspiracy case.  A Bench comprising…

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Jammu and Kashmir High Court says suggestions given by the counsel for petitioner can be examined by respondent authorities

The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has held that the suggestions given by the Counsel for the Petitioner , can be examined by the respondent authorities, especially considering the availability…

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Hate speech: Supreme Court issues notice to 4 states for not appointing nodal officers, refuses to entertain individual matters

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the States of Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland and Kerala for not appointing nodal officers in every district to curb incidents of mob…

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Supreme Court reprimands Kerala Governor for delaying Bills passed by State Legislature, says will lay down law if deadlock continues 

The Supreme Court on Wednesday came down heavily on Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan for delaying the passage of eight bills, which were passed by the Kerala State legislature two…

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