Bombay High Court flags systemic urban planning failures, orders comprehensive audit of Maharashtra Slum Act

The Bombay High Court has raised serious concerns over the deteriorating state of urban planning in Mumbai, describing the situation as “abysmal” while undertaking a detailed review of the Maharashtra…

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Validity of UGC anti-discrimination regulations under Supreme Court scanner after fresh plea

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a fresh petition challenging the constitutional validity of multiple University Grants Commission (UGC) regulations related to anti-discrimination measures and student grievance redressal mechanisms…

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Rajasthan High Court restrains police from circulating photographs of accused on social media

The Rajasthan High Court has held that police authorities cannot publicly shame arrested persons by circulating their photographs or videos on social media platforms, observing that such conduct amounts to…

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Supreme Court questions prolonged delay by Parliament in framing law on appointment of Election Commissioners

The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned the prolonged delay by Parliament in enacting a statutory framework governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs), observing…

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