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  • Calcutta High Court Upholds Madhyamik Pariksha 2024 Timing Change: Calls for Adequate Student Support
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27/01/2024, 2 years ago

Calcutta High Court Upholds Madhyamik Pariksha 2024 Timing Change: Calls for Adequate Student Support

Introduction: The Calcutta High Court recently dismissed a plea by a teachers’ association challenging the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education’s (WBBSE) decision to reschedule the timing of the Madhyamik Pariksha (SE) 2024. The Board had shifted the exam timing from 11:45 am-3 pm to 9:45 am-1 pm, prompting concerns. While acknowledging the untimeliness of […]

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27/01/2024, 2 years ago

Patna High Court Upholds Pension Rights: Victory for Renowned Singer Sharda Sinha

Introduction: The Patna High Court recently delivered a significant judgment, granting relief to the acclaimed 71-year-old folk and classical singer, Padmabhushan Sharda Sinha. The Court set aside a government order that led to the cessation of pension and other retirement benefits for Sinha, who served as a professor at Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU), Darbhanga. […]

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27/01/2024, 2 years ago

Bombay High Court Affirms Music Rights Holders’ Licensing Authority Beyond Copyright Society Registration

Introduction: In a landmark ruling, the Bombay High Court has addressed a significant legal question concerning music rights holders, asserting that entities like Phonographic Performance Ltd (PPL) and Novex can issue music licenses even without being registered as copyright societies. The court’s decision stems from a plea by disability rights activist Vaishnavi Jayakumar, focusing on […]

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27/01/2024, 2 years ago

Madras High Court Mandates Universal Accessibility Standards for Bus Terminals

Introduction: The Madras High Court has issued a crucial directive to the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) regarding the construction of upcoming bus terminals in Koothambakkam, Venpakkam, Varadarajapuram, and Mamallapuram. The court, presided over by Chief Justice SV Gangapurwala and Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy, responded to a plea by disability rights activist Vaishnavi Jayakumar. The plea […]

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27/01/2024, 2 years ago

Archaeological Survey Reveals Hindu Temple Beneath Gyanvapi Mosque: Legal Implications Unravel

Introduction: A groundbreaking revelation surfaces as the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) unveils a report asserting the existence of a significant Hindu temple predating the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi. The report contends that parts of the pre-existing temple, including pillars and inscriptions, were repurposed in the construction of the current structure. This revelation sparks a […]

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27/01/2024, 2 years ago

Andhra Pradesh Government Challenges Anticipatory Bail to Former Chief Minister in Amaravati Scam

Introduction: In a significant legal development, the Andhra Pradesh government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the anticipatory bail granted to former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in the alleged Inner Ring Road (IRR) alignment scam linked to the creation of Amaravati’s Master Plan. The matter, listed for consideration before Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar […]

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27/01/2024, 2 years ago

Madhya Pradesh High Court: Teacher’s Reprimand Not Abetment to Suicide

Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court grappled with the question of whether a teacher’s reprimand could be considered abetment to suicide under Section 306 IPC. The case involved three teachers, including the Principal and Vice-Principal of Vivekanand Higher Secondary School, Tekanpur, accused of driving a Class XII student to suicide after […]

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27/01/2024, 2 years ago

High Court Urges Swift Action on Prison Calling System to Curb Smuggling

Introduction: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has expressed concern over the lack of adequate facilities for prisoners to contact their family members, potentially leading to desperate measures like smuggling phones into jails. In a suo moto case on prison security, a division bench, comprising Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal and Justice Kirti Singh, questioned the […]

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27/01/2024, 2 years ago

Supreme Court Emphasizes Burden of Proof in Landmark Judgment on Circumstantial Evidence

Introduction: In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court delved into the nuanced realm of circumstantial evidence, addressing the pivotal question of whether the sole recovery of a blood-stained weapon could be the basis for a conviction. The bench, comprising Justices B.R. Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, emphatically held that mere suspicion, no matter how strong, […]

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