Andhra Pradesh High Court upholds Departmental authority to levy monetary penalties for illegal mining under APMMC rulesartmental authority

The Andhra Pradesh High Court has upheld the statutory validity of Rules 26 and 34 of the Andhra Pradesh Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1966, holding that authorised departmental officials are…

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Police uniform must stand beside citizens, not apart from them: CJI Surya Kant on duty, discretion and public trust

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has underscored the need for a citizen-centric approach to policing, stating that effective law enforcement in a constitutional democracy must be anchored in professional…

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Supreme Court pulls up states over lax compliance with menstrual hygiene directions in schools

The Supreme Court has expressed strong disquiet over the manner in which several States and Union Territories have reported compliance with its directions aimed at ensuring adequate menstrual hygiene facilities…

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Delhi High Court: Centre says queer partners may be authorised to take medical decisions during emergencies

The Centre has informed the Delhi High Court that a competent adult should be permitted to designate their partner—including a partner in a non-heterosexual or queer relationship—to make healthcare decisions…

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Delhi High Court tells YouTuber Ajeet Bharti to exercise caution in SC/ST Act anticipatory bail plea

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday observed that individuals who publicly identify themselves as YouTubers must exercise greater caution while expressing their views, particularly when their statements concern matters protected…

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