Bombay High Court disposes of PIL highlighting irregularities in tenders of works undertaken by PWD

The Bombay High Court disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed pointing out certain irregularities in the processes of tenders issued by the respondents in respect of some works…

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Karnataka High Court directs trial judge to undergo judicial academy training for showing ‘inhuman approach’ in POCSO case

The Karnataka High Court has expressed its strong displeasure against a trial court judge for being ‘highly insensible’ and ‘lacking professionalism,’ while dealing with the evidence in the aggravated sexual…

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Bombay High Court dismisses PIL seeking intervention in Maharashtra Rent Control Act for protection of tenants

The Bombay High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed seeking intervention in the section of the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999. The petition has been filed for the…

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Mere filing of appeal against acquittal order no ground to deny claim regarding post retirement dues: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court while disposing the petition observed that mere filing of an appeal against the order of acquittal cannot be a ground to deny the petitioner’s claim regarding…

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Punjab High Court disposes PIL seeking high level inquiry into department of Excise and Taxation

The Punjab High Court disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed seeking direction to the respondents to initiate high level inquiry to investigate the ongoing corruption in the Department…

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President Droupadi Murmu gives assent to Bill on appointment of Chief Election Commissioner, Election Commissioners

President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Bill to govern the appointment and service conditions of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other Election Commissioners (ECs) on Thursday. On August…

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