Supreme Court says judiciary open to criticism, but unverified claims cannot enter school curriculum

The Supreme Court recently observed that the Judiciary, as an institution, is open to criticism and that fair, informed and constructive criticism of judicial functioning is a legitimate and necessary…

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Delhi High Court urges CJP leaders to take down unverified posts against BJP leader and senior advocate Gaurav Bhatia

The Delhi High Court on Thursday (September 10) orally observed that posts made by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka against BJP leader and senior advocate…

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Supreme Court seeks UP Government’s response on challenge to law granting pension and benefits to MLAs, MLCs

The Supreme Court has sought the response of the Uttar Pradesh Government on a Public Interest Litigation questioning the constitutional validity of statutory provisions that provide salaries, allowances, allied facilities…

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Salman Khan’s personality rights plea: Delhi High Court records statement that film ‘Kala Hiran’ not ready for release

The maker of the proposed film “Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legacy”, reportedly inspired by actor Salman Khan’s 1998 blackbuck poaching case, told the Delhi High Court on Thursday (September…

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Law professor moves Delhi High Court to regulate obsessive features of social media platforms

 A law professor has approached the Delhi High Court seeking regulatory measures against social media features that allegedly encourage excessive and addictive use, particularly among children and young people. The…

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