Don’t travel by air: Supreme Court declines urgent hearing on plea seeking cap on diwali airfares

The Supreme Court on Monday declined an urgent listing of an application seeking judicial intervention against the sharp escalation in domestic airfares ahead of the Diwali festive season, with the…

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Allahabad High Court recommends FIR against lawyers over courtroom vandalism, seeks criminal contempt proceedings

The Allahabad High Court has recommended registration of FIRs against lawyers allegedly involved in vandalising a courtroom, assaulting government counsel and court staff, and disrupting judicial proceedings following a controversy…

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Delhi High Court stays JNU’s decision to terminate Congress MP Bimol Akoijam’s services

The Delhi High Court on Monday stayed Jawaharlal Nehru University’s (JNU) decision to terminate the services of Congress Lok Sabha MP and professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam over allegations of sexual…

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Supreme Court allows green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR on November 7-8; complete ban to return from November 9

The Supreme Court on Monday granted a limited relaxation in the restrictions on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, permitting the sale and bursting of certified green firecrackers on November 7 and 8,…

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