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  • Judicial Jurisdiction and Procedural Oversight: A Case Analysis on RTI Application Regarding PM Cares Fund Tax Exemption
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23/01/2024, 2 years ago

Judicial Jurisdiction and Procedural Oversight: A Case Analysis on RTI Application Regarding PM Cares Fund Tax Exemption

Introduction: The Delhi High Court recently addressed a significant legal matter involving an RTI application seeking information on the tax exemption granted to the PM Cares Fund. Mumbai-based activist Girish Mittal filed the application, leading to a series of legal actions. The court, presided over by Justice Subramonium Prasad, scrutinized the Central Information Commission’s (CIC) […]

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23/01/2024, 2 years ago

Supreme Court Strikes Balance on Ayodhya Celebrations: No Ban on Live Screenings in Tamil Nadu

Introduction: The Supreme Court intervenes in a writ petition regarding the ban on live screenings of Lord Ram’s Pran Pratishta ceremony in Ayodhya by the Tamil Nadu Government. A BJP leader filed the petition, alleging a violation of religious rights. The Court emphasizes the importance of balancing religious freedom and safety protocols in its directives. […]

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23/01/2024, 2 years ago

Kerala High Court Directs Permission for Temple Fireworks: Balancing Tradition and Safety

Introduction: The Kerala High Court issues a directive for granting permission for fireworks at the Ernakulam Shiva Temple during Valiya Vilakku and Arattu. This decision follows an earlier Division Bench order allowing firecrackers between 6 AM to 10 PM, with the District Administration deciding on odd-hour bursting. The Court’s ruling addresses the tradition of religious […]

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23/01/2024, 2 years ago

Supreme Court to Decide Shiv Sena Intra-Party Disqualification: Challenge to Maharashtra Speaker’s Ruling

Introduction: The Supreme Court issues notice on a Shiv Sena member’s petition challenging the Maharashtra Speaker’s refusal to disqualify MLAs under the tenth schedule. The petition, filed by Sunil Prabhu of Uddhav Thackeray’s faction, challenges the Speaker’s order dismissing disqualification petitions against Eknath Shinde’s group. The legal battle within Shiv Sena adds a political and […]

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22/01/2024, 2 years ago

Legal Challenge to Public Holiday for Ram Mandir Consecration: Students’ PIL Questions Secularism

Introduction: A PIL filed by law students challenges the Maharashtra government’s declaration of January 22, 2024, as a public holiday for the Ram Mandir consecration in Ayodhya. The petitioners argue that associating the state with a religious event contradicts secular principles embedded in the Constitution. The Bombay High Court’s special bench, comprising Justices GS Kulkarni […]

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22/01/2024, 2 years ago

Madras High Court Affirms Compassionate Appointment Despite Family Pension, Emphasizes Government Order

Introduction: The Madras High Court recently addressed the complexities surrounding compassionate appointments, emphasizing a Government Order that excludes family pension from income assessment. In the case of M Yogamagi v The Secretary to the Government, the petitioner sought compassionate appointment after her mother’s demise. Despite facing rejection based on family income, the court delved into […]

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22/01/2024, 2 years ago

Karnataka High Court Slaps Rs. 5 Lakh Fine on KEA for Illegal Allotment of Medical Seat

Introduction: The Karnataka High Court has imposed a hefty cost of Rs. 5 lakhs on the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for its unlawful allocation of a reserved MD Radio Diagnosis seat. The court ruled in favor of Dr. Rajini C K, an in-service doctor, who challenged the wrongful allotment to Dr. Sunil Kumar H B. […]

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22/01/2024, 2 years ago

Delhi High Court Upholds Maintenance Rights Despite Divorce Proceedings Findings

Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Delhi High Court has affirmed that findings of cruelty against a wife in divorce proceedings alone cannot be grounds to deny her maintenance under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005. Justice Amit Bansal addressed a wife’s plea against a sessions judge’s order, which set aside a lower court’s maintenance directive. […]

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22/01/2024, 2 years ago

Kerala Tuition Teacher Convicted for Heinous Sexual Assault on 12-Year-Old Student

Introduction: In a disturbing case, a Kerala Special Court has convicted a 59-year-old tuition teacher for sexually assaulting and subjecting a 12-year-old boy to unnatural offenses over seven months in Thrissur district. Special Judge Jaya Prabhu handed down a cumulative sentence of 97 years under various sections of the IPC, POCSO Act, and the Juvenile […]

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