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SC decision on sedition law reflects mindset of Modi government: Sources
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave directions that the controversial sedition law will be on hold till the government reviews it and those in jail can approach courts for bail.
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After SC puts sedition law on hold, Law Minister Rijiju says 'Lakshman Rek
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Reacting to the Supreme Court's ruling to put the sedition law on hold, Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the Centre respects the court and its independence, adding that there is a "Lakshman Rekha" which needs to be respected by all organs
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Supreme Court to hear Azam Khan's plea next Tuesday
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that it will hear Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's plea on Tuesday after it was apprised that he has been arrested in another matter.
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Ashwani Kumar welcomes SC's 'historic order' to put sedition law on hold
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): Former Law Minister Ashwani Kumar on Wednesday welcomed the "historic order" of the Supreme Court to put the sedition law on hold, and urged the Centre and the States to refrain from registering any FIRs under it.
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SC extends stay on non-bailable warrant against Noida CEO Ritu Maheshwari
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the stay on the non-bailable warrant issued by the Allahabad High Court against Noida Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and IAS officer Ritu Maheshwari till Friday (May 13) in connection with contempt proceedings against he
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SC keeps in abeyance sedition law till review; asks Centre, States not to
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 11 (ANI): In a historic development, the Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered that Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code which criminalises the offence of sedition be kept in abeyance till the government's exercise of reviewing the law is complete.
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SC directs Election Commission to issue schedule for civic polls in MP
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday, in an interim order, directed the Election Commission to issue the election programme without any further delay on the basis of the wards as per the delimitation done in the concerned local bodies where the elections had become d
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Local bodies election: Karnataka CM instructs Law Dept, AG to study SC ord
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New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has instructed the Law Department and the Advocate General to study the full text of the order of the Supreme Court on holding elections to local bodies in Madhya Pradesh.
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SC refuses to stay Karnataka HC order allowing trial against man for rapin
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New Delhi [India], [India], May 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to stay the Karnataka High Court judgment which had refused to quash the case of marital rape filed against a husband on a complaint by his wife.
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Can sedition cases be kept in abeyance till law is re-examined, SC asks Ce
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to inform it by Wednesday whether the registration of future sedition cases can be kept in abeyance till it completes the reconsideration process with respect to the sedition law.
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SC gives 3 months to Centre for consultations on granting minority status
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted three months time to the Central government to hold consultations with various state governments on the issue of granting minority status to Hindus in states where they are outnumbered by other communities.
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Drugs case: SC rejects SAD leader Majithia's plea seeking quashing of FIRs
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a plea filed by Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia seeking quashing of cases registered against him by the Punjab Police under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
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