Delhi High Court refuses to interfere with government decision to shift Sonam Wangchuk to hospital amid deteriorating health

The Delhi High Court on Sunday refused to grant interim relief to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk in a petition filed by his wife, Dr Gitanjali J Angmo, challenging his continued…

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Calcutta High Court orders status quo on demolition of AITC MP Abhishek Banerjee’s office

The Calcutta High Court on Sunday ordered the authorities to immediately halt further demolition of the building housing All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) MP Abhishek Banerjee’s Diamond Harbour parliamentary office…

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Supreme Court orders nationwide court washroom audit, suggests increase in excise tax to fund facilities

The Supreme Court has directed a nationwide, time-bound fact-finding exercise on the availability of washroom facilities in High Courts, district courts and taluka courts, while issuing strict timelines to States…

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US Attorney says DOJ Official alone decided to drop Gautam Adani prosecution; denies contradictory role

United States Attorney Joseph Nocella Junior has submitted before a federal court that his involvement in the criminal case against Indian industrialist Gautam Adani did not contradict the US Department…

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