Calcutta High Court refuses to accept electoral photo ID, Aadhaar as conclusive proof of citizenship

The Calcutta High Court has held that a Voter Identity Card, Aadhaar card, PAN card, bank account or record of rights cannot, by themselves, constitute conclusive proof of Indian citizenship…

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Isha Foundation defamation case: Delhi High Court orders removal of more videos, widens earlier takedown direction

The Delhi High Court has directed the removal of an additional 39 short videos and five English-language videos relating to Sadhguru’s Isha Foundation in a defamation suit filed by the…

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TMC challenges Calcutta High Court order in Supreme Court over ED freeze on party bank accounts

The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has moved the Supreme Court against the Calcutta High Court’s refusal to grant interim relief against the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) decision to freeze three…

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Supreme Court directs Karnataka Government to factor in INTACH, IIT Roorkee reports for Mysuru heritage conservation

The Supreme Court has directed the Karnataka Government to take into account the recommendations made by the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) and the Indian Institute…

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Delhi High Court tags Umar Khalid’s bail appeal with Sharjeel Imam’s plea, lists both for hearing on August 27

The Delhi High Court on Friday directed that the bail appeal filed by former JNU student Umar Khalid in the alleged larger conspiracy case related to the 2020 North-East Delhi…

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Bombay High Court reserves verdict on Goa’s appeal against Tarun Tejpal’s acquittal in 2013 sexual assault case

The Bombay High Court on Thursday reserved its judgment on the appeal filed by the State of Goa challenging the acquittal of former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the 2013…

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Supreme Court reserves verdict on pleas against CEC appointment law; Examines fairness of selection process

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its decision on whether petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023…

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