Supreme Court expresses disappointment over political party taking over land allotted to Delhi High Court

The Supreme Court expressed disappointment that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) political office located at the Delhi Rouse Avenue Court was built over encroached land that was originally allotted to…

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Noncompliance of mandatory provisions of Section 52A of NDPS Act cannot be treated as valid piece of primary evidence: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court while allowing an appeal observed that for noncompliance of mandatory provisions of Section 52A of the NDPS Act, the samples drawn from the bulk could not…

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NGT takes suo Motu cognizance of chartered helicopter flying over Mudhumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR) protected zone

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) took Suo Motu cognizance of the  issue that a chartered helicopter flew over the protected area of Mukurthi National Park in the Nilgiris. The application…

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Supreme Court refuses to stay law on appointment of Chief Election Commissioners, Election Commissioners

The Supreme Court today refused to stay the new law regarding appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners by a panel which does not include the Chief Justice…

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Supreme Court extends stay on proceedings against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal in UP over election law violation

The Supreme Court today extended its interim stay on proceedings against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a case lodged against him for allegedly making objectionable remarks against the Congress…

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Sharad Pawar approaches Supreme Court challenging decision by ECI to recognize Ajit Pawar faction as NCP

The Supreme Court of India has been approached by the senior Maharashtra politician Sharad Pawar challenging the decision of the Election Commission of India (ECI) for recognizing the faction led by…

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