Supreme Court refuses to stay RTI Amendment linked to Data Protection Law, agrees to examine Constitutional challenge

The Supreme Court of India has refused to stay the recent amendment that links the country’s data protection regime with changes to the transparency law under the Right to Information…

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Supreme Court declines to hear plea on Ganga Pollution in Varanasi, asks petitioner to move High Court

The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to entertain a petition raising concerns about the worsening water quality of the river Ganga in Varanasi. The plea had been filed…

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Supreme Court seeks CBI status report on Manipur violence cases, considers shifting trial monitoring to High Courts

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit a comprehensive status report on its investigation into cases stemming from the 2023 ethnic violence…

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Delhi High Court labels use of children in crime as “emerging menace”, rejects anticipatory bail in trafficking case

The Delhi High Court has taken a firm stance against the exploitation of minors in criminal activity, describing the practice as a “growing menace” that demands stern judicial scrutiny. The…

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