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Data is real, true wealth: SC issues notice in yet another plea challenging DPDP Act; highlights privacy concerns
This petition, filed by journalist Geeta Seshu, along with the Software Freedom Law Centre (SFLC) that also challenges the constitutional validity of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 will now be heard with other petitions filed in the matter by Reporter’s Collective, Nitin Sethi and Venkatesh Nayak, on March 23
Jahangirpuri Demolition: SC to take “serious view of demolitions after Mayor was informed of order”
Supreme Court extends status quo orders for another two weeks
B**lli Bai case: Three accused granted Bail by Mumbai Court
Court cites ‘tender age’ and ‘immaturity’ as grounds for granting bail to Vishal Kumar Jha, Shweta Singh and Mayank Agarwal
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
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