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Nalini, prime accused in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has moved the Supreme Court for premature bail, months after the Apex Court ordered release of A.G.Perarivalan, second convict in the case. Nalini was present at the site of the bombing attack, which killed former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and 21 others.She has been on medical bail since 2021. Ravichandran, another convict who has moved the Supreme Court seeking release, is also on medical bail since 2021. Perarivalan, Nalini...

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Supreme Court reserves verdict on pleas by EPFO against quashing of pension schemes by 3 High Courts

August 11, 2022

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Karnataka High Court abolishes State Anti-Corruption Bureau

August 11, 2022

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Supreme Court exempts buildings up to 17.5 mt from Delhi Fire Services Rules

August 11, 2022

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Mr Fixit

August 11, 2022

Over the years, countries across the globe have b...

The Freebie Farce

August 6, 2022

Supreme court suggested that an expert body, comprising representatives of the NITI Aayog, Finance Commission, RBI, political parties and other stakeholders, should examine the pros and cons of freebies, while acknowledging that it is a serious issue.

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A Spanner in the Works

August 11, 2022

By Shivanand Pandit Th...

The Succession

August 11, 2022

The central government appoints the Chief Justice of India based on seniority. But this convention was breached two times (in 1973 and 1977) when senior judges were bypassed and pliable junior judges were appointed to the office of the CJI by the Indira Gandhi government.

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Stealthing: A Dangerous Trend

August 11, 2022

By Dr Swati Jindal Garg The question of consen...

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The Pelosi Effect

August 9, 2022

By Kenneth Tiven in Washington In today’s clim...

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Supreme Court to hear PIL seeking stricter compliance with PNDT rules

August 4, 2022

Ashokan lions atop new Parliament: Plea in Supreme Court seeks correction of national emblem

July 22, 2022

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Courts have played important role to safeguard constitutional rights, says CJI Ramana at 5th Lavu Ve...

December 26, 2021

CJI NV Ramana says students should take up social causes, lists paucity of student leaders in last f...

December 9, 2021

On Legal Services Day, CJI NV Ramana reminds young lawyers to remain alert of social realities and b...

November 9, 2021

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President appoints Justice UU Lalit as the next Chief Justice of India

India Legal - August 10, 2022

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday appointed Justice Uday Umesh Lalit as the 49th Chief Justice of India, with effect from August 27. Justice Lalit will become the second CJI, after Justice S M Sikri, to be directly elevated to the Supreme Court Bench from the Bar. Justice Sikri became 13th CJI in January, 1971. Justice Lalit, a native of Maharashtra, will have a relatively short term, more than just two months, as he is set to retire on November 8. Before his elevation as a Judge ...

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