Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings under Gangster Act against SHUATS Director

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the criminal proceedings under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act against the Director of Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture Technology and…

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Choosing the unconventional route: Justice AS Oka delivers 11 verdicts on last working day in Supreme Court

Making slight changes to the customary norms, Supreme Court judge Justice AS Oka delivered 11 verdicts on Friday, his last working day in the Apex Court. Showing another remarkable facet…

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Supreme Court permits use of Zudpi forest land for afforestation in Maharashtra in certain conditions

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that the Zudpi forest land in Maharashtra could be considered for compensatory afforestation only if there was a certificate by the State Chief Secretary…

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