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Supreme Court Rejects Petitions for SIT Probe into Electoral Bonds Misuse

Ut World August 2, 2024 0

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a series of petitions seeking a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the alleged misuse of the now-scrapped electoral bonds amid accusations of quid pro quo between political parties and corporate donors. Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, Continue Reading

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States Can Levy Additional Taxes on Mineral Rights, Supreme Court Rules

Ut World July 25, 2024 0

In a landmark decision, a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India ruled on Thursday that states have the legislative competence to levy taxes on minerals and mineral-bearing lands, in addition to the royalty imposed by the central government. The bench, led by Chief Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, concluded by an 8-1 majority that […]Continue Reading

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Supreme Court Limits Sentencing for Attempted Murder Under Section 307, IPC

Ut World July 23, 2024 0

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on Monday clarified that a person convicted of attempted murder under Section 307 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) cannot be sentenced to rigorous imprisonment exceeding 10 years unless the punishment is imprisonment for life. The bench, comprising Justices CT Ravikumar and Rajesh Bindal, emphasized that the legislature’s […]Continue Reading

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Supreme Court Grants Bail to Ashish Mishra in Lakhimpur Kheri Case, Orders Expedited Hearing

Ut World July 22, 2024 0

The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Ashish Mishra, son of former Union Minister Ajay Mishra, in connection with the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence that resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, including four farmers. The court has imposed restrictions on Mishra’s movement, allowing him to remain only in Delhi or Lucknow, and has […]Continue Reading

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Supreme Court Issues Notice to Modi Government Over 2021 Nagaland Mon Killings

Ut World July 16, 2024 0

The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Modi-led government and the Ministry of Defence regarding the tragic 2021 Mon Killings in Nagaland, where 13 civilians were killed in a botched military operation. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra took note of the Nagaland […]Continue Reading

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Supreme Court Seeks Replies from CBI, ED on Manish Sisodia’s Bail Petitions

Ut World July 16, 2024 0

The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought responses from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding the bail petitions of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia. Sisodia was arrested in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. His legal team filed pleas to revive his bail applications in the corruption […]Continue Reading

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Supreme Court Criticizes Delhi and Neighboring States Over Pollution Control Vacancies

Ut World July 10, 2024 0

The Supreme Court has reprimanded Delhi and the adjoining states of Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab for leaving their pollution control boards understaffed. Chief secretaries have been directed to submit a time-bound plan within three weeks to address this issue. The court’s scrutiny revealed Delhi as the worst offender, with 233 out of 344 […]Continue Reading

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Supreme Court Delays Decision on Same-Sex Marriage Review Petitions

Ut World July 10, 2024 0

The Supreme Court’s decision on review petitions regarding the legal recognition of same-sex marriage has been delayed after Justice Sanjiv Khanna recused himself due to personal reasons. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud was scheduled to consider petitions challenging the October 17 judgment, which refused to grant legal status to […]Continue Reading

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Supreme Court Considers NEET UG 2024 Retest Amid Question Paper Leak

Ut World July 8, 2024 0

The Supreme Court of India is deliberating on whether to order a retest for the NEET UG 2024 exam following allegations of a question paper leak. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, leading a three-judge bench, emphasized the need to determine if the breach affected the integrity of the entire examination process and whether it is possible […]Continue Reading

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Arrested by CBI in Liquor Policy Case, Withdraws Supreme Court Petition

Ut World June 26, 2024 0

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday after the Rouse Avenue Court permitted the agency to examine him in connection with the alleged liquor policy scam. Following his arrest, Kejriwal withdrew his petition from the Supreme Court that challenged the Delhi High Court’s stay on his […]Continue Reading