Supreme Court transfers to itself plea in High Court challenging Shariat Act, polygamy in Muslim personal law

The Supreme Court on Monday transferred to itself the pending petition before the Allahabad High Court challenging the validity of the Muslim Personal (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, and seeking a…

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Allahabad High Court dismisses Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University plea challenging cancellation of land lease

The Allahabad High Court on Monday dismissed a writ petition filed by the Trust of the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University challenging the Uttar Pradesh government’s decision to seize its…

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Supreme Court refuses to stay Himachal Pradesh Speaker’s order disqualifying Congress MLAs from assembly

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to stay the disqualification order issued by the Himachal Pradesh assembly speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania against six Congress rebels. The Congress MLAs had engaged…

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NGT takes suo motu cognizance of alleged cutting of trees for development of eco-tourism in Maharashtra

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) took Suo Motu cognizance of the matter of alleged cutting of trees for development of an eco-tourism on the reserve forest land in Wanowrie, Maharashtra.…

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State vs Governor: Supreme Court to hear Tamil Nadu plea regarding appointment of Higher Education Minister K Ponmudy

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list a petition filed by the State of Tamil Nadu, challenging the decision of Governor R.N. Ravi not to appoint DMK leader K.…

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