Daily Archives: August 18, 2026

Supreme Court clarifies Constitutional courts can award fair compensation despite nuclear liability caps under SHANTI Act

The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that statutory provisions governing liability for nuclear accidents do not prevent a constitutional court from determining fair and just compensation, while hearing a challenge…

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Supreme Court directs Assam to proceed diligently with trial against Northeast festival organiser in Zubeen Garg death case

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the State of Assam to diligently proceed with the trial against Northeast Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta, who is an accused in the case concerning…

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