Supreme Court orders SIT, finds serious lapses in handling of Gurugram child rape case

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed strong concern over the way the Haryana Police handled the investigation of a rape case involving a four-year-old child in Gurugram. Observing significant irregularities…

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Scheduled Caste converts to Christianity can’t seek SC/ST Act protection, reservation: Supreme Court

A member of the Scheduled Castes who converts to another faith, apart from Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism, loses her/his SC status and cannot enjoy the protections guaranteed under the Scheduled…

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Systemic Bias against women SSC officers: Supreme Court grants pensionary relief using Article 142

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday delivered a significant ruling on the question of grant of Permanent Commission to women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers in the armed forces,…

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