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SC cancels bail plea of man in wife's murder
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Supreme Court has recently cancelled the bail plea of a man accused of conspiring to kill his wife when she refused to give consent for mutual divorce and recalled some witnesses for re-examination, remarking that witnesses play a very vital role in bringing justice home.
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"Judges though not elected have a vital role to play": CJI at Georgetown U
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Chief Justice of DY Chandrachud was speaking at the 3rd Comparative Constitutional Law discussion on the topic "Perspectives from the Supreme Courts of India and the United States."
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Sometimes it's a vote of conscience, says CJI as he stands by minority jud
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Monday said he stands by his minority judgement in favour of civil unions of queer couples, as sometimes it is a "vote of the conscience and a vote of the constitution".
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Judges have vital role to play in social evolution: CJI DY Chandrachud
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Chief Justice of India (CJI), DY Chandrachud, on Monday said judges, though not elected, play a vital role as the judiciary is a stabilising influence on society as it evolves rapidly with the advent of new technologies.
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Pakistan Apex Court declares trial of civilian in military courts as null
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
"Amendment was necessary for the trial of terrorists [then] why amendment not required for the civilians? At the time of the 21st constitutional amendment, did the accused attack the army or installations?" inquired Justice Ahsan
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J-K: People observe 'black day' over tribal invasion in Kashmir by Pak arm
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Voice for Peace and Justice, a non-political youth organization of Kashmir observed a 'black day' on October 22 at Srinagar to mark the 77th anniversary of the tribal invasion of the Kashmir Valley by Pakistan army backed Tribal on October 22, 1947.
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Litigants may become disillusioned with judicial process due to delays in
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Noting that even after 41 years, the parties in a property dispute case before it are still groping in the dark and litigating, the top court has called for urgent reforms in the country's judicial system in order to tackle delays and clear the backlog of civil cases in courts
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Delhi High Court seeks fresh status report on removal of cattle from city'
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Justice Subramonium Prasad directed the Counsel for the Delhi Government to file a fresh status report after taking instructions from the Delhi Jal Board (DJB) and the BSES regarding further action taken in the matter.
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CJI Chandrachud receives Harvard Law School's 'Award for Global Leadership
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has received the 'Award for Global Leadership', the highest professional distinction handed out by his alma mater, Harvard Law School.
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Congress' six guarantees for Telangana aim at social justice: Mallikarjun
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Alleging that the rule of the Bharatiya Janata Party at the centre and that of Bharat Rashtra Samithi in Telangana created economic inequalities, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said that his party's six guarantees for Telangana are aimed at social justice and economic empowerment.
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"We will fight for justice of our worker": BJP's spokesperson Gaurav Bhati
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
After a Bharatiya Janata Party worker was killed allegedly by unknown gunmen in the Maoist-affected district of Mohla Manpur in Chhattisgarh, Party's National Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia slammed Bupesh Baghel and said that ensuring the safety of citizens is the responsibility of the govern
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National Green Tribunal takes suo motu cognisance of media reports highlig
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognizance of media reports highlighting the deteriorating air quality in the National Capital and sought an Action Taken Report (ATR) from the Centre, Delhi Government and Municipal Corporation of Delhi.
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