Supreme Court rejects plea challenging Central guidelines on playing of Vande Mataram at public events

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a petition challenging the Union government’s recent advisory over the rendition of the national song Vande Mataram at official and public functions.…

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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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Uttam Nagar Holi death case: Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking probe into death of Tarun Butolia

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected a petition seeking a probe, preferably by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), into the death of 27-year-old Tarun Butolia, who was allegedly beaten…

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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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