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Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response On Plea To Transfer PIL Seeking National Anthem Status For ‘Vande Mataram’ From Delhi HC

The plea, filed by Ashwani Kumar Upadhyay, submitted that the PIL be transferred from the Delhi High Court to the Supreme Court as a similar writ petition is pending before it.
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Stamp Act| Refund Claims Cannot Be Rejected Merely Because Original ESBTRs Are Not Physically Available: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court was considering the Writ Petitions challenging the legality of the orders passed by the District ...
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Government Approval U/S 3(f)(vi) Land Acquisition Act Must Be For Actual Cooperative Housing Scheme With Layout & Blueprint, Not Mere Requisitions: Supr…

The Court found that the government file contained only a land sketch and a cryptic approval, while a later development ...
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Material Relating To Private Body Which Can Be Accessed By Public Authority Can Also Fall Under Definition Of Information Under RTI Act: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court was considering a matter where a member had put up an application under the Right To Information Act for a ...
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Supreme Court Collegium Recommends 9 Judges For Two High Courts, 4 Judges For Elevation As Chief Justices

The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 26th October 2026, has resolved to recommend the appointment of seven ...
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Alternate Remedy U/S.20(3) Of HAMA No Bar To Unmarried Major Daughter’s Claim To Maintenance U/S.125 CrPC: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court was considering a revision filed by the father challenging the judgment passed by the Family Court granting maintenance to his two children.
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You Are The Best Person To Suggest How To Ensure No Misuse: Supreme Court Issues Notice on Digital News Publishers Association’s Plea Challenging DPDP Act

The Court said that, as domain experts, they are best placed to suggest safeguards against misuse, as a balance must be struck between innocent citizens and press rights.