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Crackers not mandated by any holy book, says Kerala HC ordering seizure of ‘illegal’ firecrackers
Kerala High Court has banned bursting of crackers in religious establishments even as Hindus are set to celebrate Deepawali in a week. On 3...
Unelected SC Collegium insists on pushing its recommendations down the elected govt’s throat
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The Supreme Court on Friday said that it will have to “unstuck” the Collegium recommendations stuck with the Centre for the appointment of judges.
A...
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard the petitions filed against the 2022 judgment which upheld the constitutional validity of the provisions under the Prevention...
SC rejects petitions for same-sex ‘marriage’, asks govt to form committee to look into the matter
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"Government to set up a committee to deliberate on same-sex marriage issue", Swarajyamag, October 17, 2023:
"The Supreme Court on Tuesday (18 October) directed the...
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The Allahabad High Court on Monday acquitted the two prime accused in the infamous Nithari murder case.
The court found accused Surinder Koli innocent in...
Google, Apple stare at over $50 mn fine for in-app billing irregularities: South Korea
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South Korea's telecommunications regulator said on Friday it seeks to slap up to 68 billion won ($50.42 million) in combined fines against Google and...
ASI seeks another four weeks’ time to complete survey in Gyanvapi mosque case
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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Wednesday filed an application in the court of the Varanasi district judge, seeking an additional four weeks'...
After being in CCI’s crosshairs, Google in Data Protection Bill’s shadow
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Facing anti-competition lawsuits and complaints globally, Google in recent years has seen a fiercely-fought battle with the Indian regulators, especially with the Competition Commission...
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The Mizoram government has decided not to collect biometrics and biographic data of Myanmarese taking shelter in the state while the Manipur government has...
Earning wife’s income ‘unique’ as she has diverse responsibilities: Calcutta HC
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The income of an earning wife cannot be treated on a par with that of other earning members considering the diverse responsibilities that she...