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"Supreme Court stays Telangana Congress govt’s order to take over Sri Veerabhadra Swamy Temple by appointing Executive Officer, issues notice", Opindia, March 7, 2024:
"The...
Madras HC criticises Udhayanidhi’s remarks against Sanatana Dharma, but refuses quo warranto
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The Madras High Court Judge on Wednesday said that Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Minister P. K. Sekarbabu and...
MPs/MLAs cannot claim immunity from prosecution for engaging in bribery: SC
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A 7-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Monday overruled a 1998 judgment granting immunity to legislators from criminal prosecution for accepting bribes...
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"Tamil Nadu: In a landmark ruling, Madras HC allows writs against church of South India for public functions", Organiser, March 3, 2024:
"In a significant...
2023 was most successful year for anti-drugs operations in state: Assam CM
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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that 2023 was the most successful year for anti-drugs operations in the state.
"In 2023, Assam Police...
UP: Sunni Waqf Board wants Teele Wali Masjid case to be heard in Waqf Tribunal
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The Sunni Central Waqf Board has claimed that the Teele Wali Masjid in Lucknow is a Waqf property and has sought the transfer of...
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"Kerala High Court quashes land assignment to church at nominal rate in Wayanad; upholds right of tribals", Organiser, February 29, 2024:
"In a significant ruling,...
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"Laxman Teela Worship Rights Case: Win for Hindus as Lucknow court rejects revision plea filed by Islamists", Organiser, February 28, 2024:
"The court of the...
Centre likely to notify CAA rules before announcement of LS poll schedule
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The Central government is likely to notify the rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) before the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) comes into...
The flipside of Supreme Court’s verdict on Electoral Bonds
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"The Flipside of Supreme Court’s Verdict on Electoral Bonds", Myind.net, February 20, 2024"
"Unsurprisingly, many well-meaning patriotic Bharatiyas supported the Supreme Court judgement on the...