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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
SC orders status quo on demolitions in Jahangirpuri
However, the demolition drive continued despite status quo orders; matter to be listed tomorrow
Now a demolition drive in Jahangirpuri?
The North Delhi Municipal Corporation has scheduled a two-day “anti-encroachment” drive for which it has sought the presence of 400 police personnel
Allahabad HC bats for tolerance, but refuses to strike down meat and liquor sale ban
The court held that as the ban only applied to 22 wards in Mathura Vrindavan, it was not a complete ban; also claims of harassment were just “bald sweeping statements”
Nashik police prohibit Hanuman Chalisa just before and after Azaan
District Commissioner of Police said the decision was taken recognising the rights of the Muslim community
SC sets aside NGT order shutting down factories operating without Environmental Clearance
Does this set a harmful precedent where manufacturing units can be established without following procedure and then be allowed to continue operating due to economic concerns?
Ram Navami violence: PILs seek SC monitored investigations, transfer of cases to NIA
Petitions moved before SC to take suo-motu cognisance in the communal violence that took place throughout the country
How will Delhi Police respond to VHP’s threat?
Vishva Hindu Parishad threatens to launch "a battle" against the Police, cops issue revised statement on ‘arrest’ of VHP man
Delhi police books VHP leader for illegal rally at Jahangirpuri
Police insists that the accused will be arrested regardless of religion but many sword-brandishing miscreants are still at large
BREAKING: SC cancels Ashish Mishra’s bail
The apex court set aside the bail in light of recent attacks upon Lakhimpur Kheri violence witnesses and concerns raised by victims' families
Structured discrimination has ensured 21 % of undertrial population is SC, 17.4 % Muslim and 34.3 % are OBCs; Justice Muralidhar
Indian laws are structured to discriminate against the poor, says Orissa HC chief justice
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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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Rule of Law
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Rule of Law
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Communalism
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