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Waqf Act Amendments Partly Stayed: SC blocks government control, backs registration and reforms
CJI Gavai-led bench intervenes narrowly—suspends five-year Islam clause and executive powers over land disputes through interim order, while letting registration mandate and abolition of ‘Waqf by user’ operate
GN Saibaba to go on hunger strike to protest being placed under CCTV surveillance
Family of the former DU professor and human rights activist urges Maharashtra Home Minister to remove the camera, alleging violation of his right to privacy
Orissa HC grants bail to child in conflict with law after three years in custody
The Court pulls up investigating agency for it ‘Lackadaisical Attitude’
West Bengal: ED arrests six, including a Bangladeshi national, living illegally in India
Raids were against Bangladesh nationals for possessing fake Indian identity cards; the arrested Bangladeshi, is accused of defrauding banks of his own country too
Wah Taj! Busting the many conspiracy theories about the monument that represents India
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Mukul Goel removed as UP DGP for allegedly ‘neglecting work’
While authorities claim the officer flaked on important departmental meetings, speculations claim that the government was unhappy with Goel sticking to due procedure
This is something spoiling the atmosphere: SC in Dharm Sansad case
Apex Court hears plea by Jitendra Tyagi aka Wasim Rizvi challenging Uttarakhand HC’s order denying him bail
Gyanvapi case: Two more advocate commissioners added to Shringar Gauri survey team
Videographic survey to be completed by May 17; Advocate Commissioner Ajai Kumar not replaced
Gyanvapi case: Court to pronounce order in Shringar Gauri temple survey matter today
Mosque authorities had accused the Advocate Commissioner conducting the survey of bias and demanded his replacement
Landmark ruling: SC orders Sedition law to be kept in abeyance
Apex Court urges Centre and states to refrain from registering any FIRs invoking Section 124-A IPC; those already booked under the section can seek bail
Delhi Violence: Delhi HC issues notice in Gulfisha Fatima’s bail plea
Delhi HC seeks response from Delhi government on appeal challenging Trial Court’s order denying bail in the larger conspiracy case
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Waqf Act Amendments Partly Stayed: SC blocks government control, backs registration and reforms
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Rights
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