Supreme Court issues contempt notice to Assam MLA Karim Uddin Barbhuiya, says social media comments distorting court proceedings

The Supreme Court recently expressed serious concern over the misuse of social media platforms, where factually incorrect and unfounded statements are made regarding cases which are subjudice.  Taking cognizance of…

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Manipur violence: Supreme Court refuses to entertain transgender activist plea to quash FIR for fasting unto death

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to entertain writ petition filed under Article 32 by transgender activist Malem Thongam who sought to quash the FIRs registered against her for fasting…

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Supreme Court issues notice on plea challenging uniform rates for ophthalmological procedures across the country

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition challenging government regulations that call for uniform rates for ophthalmological procedures across the country. The Bench of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and…

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Delhi court dismisses Arvind Kejriwal plea seeking permission to hold five meetings a week with legal team

A Delhi court recently rejected a plea by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking permission to hold five meetings a week with his legal team instead of two meetings which he…

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Andhra Pradesh High Court dismisses PIL challenging transfer of cases from Rowthulapudi Mandal to junior judge Tuni

The Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed complaining that the cases arising from Rowthulapudi Mandal, which was earlier under the jurisdiction of the Junior Civil…

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