CJI nominates Justice Surya Kant as Chairperson of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee 

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has nominated Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant as Chairperson of the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC).   A notification issued on November 12…

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Supreme Court directs Ajit Pawar faction not to use photos, videos of Sharad Pawar during Maharashtra election campaigns

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Nationalist Congress Party faction led by Ajit Pawar not to use the photographs and videos of Sharad Pawar, while campaigning for the Assembly…

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Allahabad High Court says appointment can’t be denied to candidate for not disclosing criminal case

The Allahabad High Court while allowing a petition said that the appointment cannot be denied to a candidate merely for not disclosing criminal cases. A Single Bench of Justice Salil…

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Rajasthan High Court takes suo motu cognizance of deteriorating healthcare system in state

The Rajasthan High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the deteriorating healthcare system in the state, citing gross negligence in hospital administration.  The court’s decision was prompted by two…

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Punjab and Haryana High Court disposes of PIL seeking probe against Naya Gaon municipal officials

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) petition by one Sher Singh, directing respondent authorities to conduct an inquiry against officials responsible for…

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