Need response from Centre and State Government on PIL to teach difference between dharma and religion through school books: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has asked the Central government and Delhi government on a public interest litigation (PIL) to distinguish between ‘dharma’ and ‘religion’ and to include a chapter on…

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Supreme Court issues notice to Himachal Pradesh High Court Bar Association for abstaining from work over death of fellow lawyer

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Himachal Pradesh High Court Bar Association on the basis of a letter received from the High Court Registrar General, alleging that the…

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Karnataka High Court dismisses two PILs questioning appointment of Vice-Chancellor at Visvesvaraya Technological University

The Karnataka High Court dismissed the two Public Interest Litigations (PILs) questioning the appointment of  Vice Chancellor of Visvesvaraya Technological University. The counsel for the petitioners argued that the subject…

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District Basic Education officer does not have the jurisdiction to review or cancel any of his orders: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court noted that under service rules, the District Basic Education Officer has no jurisdiction to review or cancel any of his orders. A Single Bench of Justice…

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Supreme Court states there must be guidelines for search or seizure of digital devices of journalists

The Supreme Court said that there should be some set guidelines for the search and seizure of digital devices belonging to individuals, particularly journalists or media personnel. A bench comprising…

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