Judicial legitimacy extends far beyond numerical majorities: CJI Chandrachud in Bhutan

Autonomy from popular sentiment underpins impartiality of judiciary: CJI Chandrachud in Bhutan Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has observed that autonomy of the judiciary from popular sentiment underpinned its…

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Calcutta High Court dismisses PIL challenging memorandum issued by West Bengal’s Higher Education Department

The Calcutta High Court has recently dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition filed challenging a memorandum issued by West Bengal’s Higher Education Department on December 23, 2019.  The Petitioner…

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Patna High Court dismisses plea challenging e-auction for settlement of sand ghats in West Champaran

The Patna High Court has recently dismissed a petition challenging the e-auction process for settlement of sand ghats in West Champaran.  The petitioner alleged irregularities in the bidding process, specifically…

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Gujarat High Court directs Gujarat govt to implement Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016

The Gujarat High Court has directed the state government to implement the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and…

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Allahabad High Court directs Oriental Insurance to pay Rs 23 lakh compensation to girl disabled in accident

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Oriental Insurance Company Limited to pay a compensation of Rs 23,69,971 to a girl who became disabled in a collision between a Maruti…

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