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Legal Aid Not Merely Act Of Charity But Moral Duty: Chief Justice BR Gavai
CJI BR Gavai said legal aid is not merely an act of charity but a moral duty, and those engaged in the legal aid movement must approach their role with an administrative imagination to ensure the rule of law extends to every corner of the country
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Lawyer Who Threw Shoe At Chief Justice Has No Regrets, Makes Bizarre Claims
A day after he made national headlines by throwing a shoe at the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, inside the Supreme Court, advocate Rajesh Kishore said he does not regret what he did and accused the Chief Justice of mocking Sanatan Dharma.
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"Angered Every Indian": PM Modi Speaks To Chief Justice, Condemns Attack On Him
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Justice of India BR Gavai this evening and condemned the attack on him earlier today in the Supreme Court premises. PM Modi said the incident has "angered every Indian".
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'Seeking Justice Becoming Treason': U Thackeray Slams Sonam Wangchuk's Arrest
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday targeted the BJP over the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk in connection with the violence in Ladakh last month and asserted that fighting for rights is becoming an act of treason
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"Act Without Delay": Thadou Tribe Seeks Action Against Kuki Insurgents In Assam, Writes To Chief Minister
Members of the Thadou tribe held a protest in Assam's Guwahati on Wednesday seeking justice for Thadou leader Nehkam Jomhao, who was tortured and killed by Kuki insurgents in Karbi Anglong last month.
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"Won't Overturn, Advisory Role Only...": Supreme Court On Presidential Reference
The Supreme Court will not set aside its April 12 order - which imposed deadlines on the President to clear bills passed by states - during this hearing of a presidential reference, Chief Justice BR Gavai said Tuesday.
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Only 4 Of 16 Vice Presidential Elections Were Won Without A Contest
Only four of the 16 elections for the post of the vice president of India have been won without a contest, while two elections witnessed a multi-cornered fight.
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Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Include Sarvarkar's Name In Emblems Act
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking directions that the name of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is not misused and his name be included in the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act.
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"When Hindu Code Bills Came...": Centre Draws A Parallel To Defend Waqf Law
Waqf is an Islamic concept, but it is not an essential part of Islam, the Centre told the Supreme Court today while defending the Waqf Amendment Act that has sparked protests and prompted a legal challenge.
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"Who Asks For Proof Of Religion?" Waqf Law Challenged In Supreme Court
The creation of Waqf is not a secular process but a Muslim's dedication of property to God, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court today, arguing against inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf bodies as laid down in Waqf Amendment Act
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"Courts Cannot Intervene Unless...": Chief Justice's Big Remark On Waqf Law
There is a presumption of constitutionality in legislation that clears Parliament and courts cannot interfere unless a glaring case is made out, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai told the petitioners challenging the Waqf Amendment Act today.
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Landmark Verdicts Delivered By CJI Sanjiv Khanna
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna is set to demit the highest judicial office of the country on Tuesday on attaining the retirement age of 65 years.
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Next Chief Justice BR Gavai's Bench To Hear Waqf Law Challenges: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday said the pleas challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act's constitutional validity will be taken up by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India-designate Justice BR Gavai on May 15.
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"You Cannot Rewrite The Past": Supreme Court To Centre During Waqf Hearing
"We are told Delhi High Court is built on Waqf Land... We are not saying all Waqf by user is wrong, but there is genuine concern," Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna told Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for the petitioners.
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Anticipatory Bail Can Be Sought Even Without FIR In GST, Customs Cases: Top Court
Supreme Court held that persons facing possible arrest under the GST and Customs Acts are entitled to seek anticipatory bail, even before an FIR is registered.
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Legal Aid Not Merely Act Of Charity But Moral Duty: Chief Justice BR Gavai
CJI BR Gavai said legal aid is not merely an act of charity but a moral duty, and those engaged in the legal aid movement must approach their role with an administrative imagination to ensure the rule of law extends to every corner of the country
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Lawyer Who Threw Shoe At Chief Justice Has No Regrets, Makes Bizarre Claims
A day after he made national headlines by throwing a shoe at the Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, inside the Supreme Court, advocate Rajesh Kishore said he does not regret what he did and accused the Chief Justice of mocking Sanatan Dharma.
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"Angered Every Indian": PM Modi Speaks To Chief Justice, Condemns Attack On Him
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Justice of India BR Gavai this evening and condemned the attack on him earlier today in the Supreme Court premises. PM Modi said the incident has "angered every Indian".
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'Seeking Justice Becoming Treason': U Thackeray Slams Sonam Wangchuk's Arrest
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday targeted the BJP over the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk in connection with the violence in Ladakh last month and asserted that fighting for rights is becoming an act of treason
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"Act Without Delay": Thadou Tribe Seeks Action Against Kuki Insurgents In Assam, Writes To Chief Minister
Members of the Thadou tribe held a protest in Assam's Guwahati on Wednesday seeking justice for Thadou leader Nehkam Jomhao, who was tortured and killed by Kuki insurgents in Karbi Anglong last month.
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"Won't Overturn, Advisory Role Only...": Supreme Court On Presidential Reference
The Supreme Court will not set aside its April 12 order - which imposed deadlines on the President to clear bills passed by states - during this hearing of a presidential reference, Chief Justice BR Gavai said Tuesday.
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Only 4 Of 16 Vice Presidential Elections Were Won Without A Contest
Only four of the 16 elections for the post of the vice president of India have been won without a contest, while two elections witnessed a multi-cornered fight.
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Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Include Sarvarkar's Name In Emblems Act
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking directions that the name of Vinayak Damodar Savarkar is not misused and his name be included in the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act.
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"When Hindu Code Bills Came...": Centre Draws A Parallel To Defend Waqf Law
Waqf is an Islamic concept, but it is not an essential part of Islam, the Centre told the Supreme Court today while defending the Waqf Amendment Act that has sparked protests and prompted a legal challenge.
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"Who Asks For Proof Of Religion?" Waqf Law Challenged In Supreme Court
The creation of Waqf is not a secular process but a Muslim's dedication of property to God, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal told the Supreme Court today, arguing against inclusion of non-Muslim members in Waqf bodies as laid down in Waqf Amendment Act
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"Courts Cannot Intervene Unless...": Chief Justice's Big Remark On Waqf Law
There is a presumption of constitutionality in legislation that clears Parliament and courts cannot interfere unless a glaring case is made out, Chief Justice of India BR Gavai told the petitioners challenging the Waqf Amendment Act today.
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Landmark Verdicts Delivered By CJI Sanjiv Khanna
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna is set to demit the highest judicial office of the country on Tuesday on attaining the retirement age of 65 years.
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Next Chief Justice BR Gavai's Bench To Hear Waqf Law Challenges: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday said the pleas challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act's constitutional validity will be taken up by a bench headed by Chief Justice of India-designate Justice BR Gavai on May 15.
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"You Cannot Rewrite The Past": Supreme Court To Centre During Waqf Hearing
"We are told Delhi High Court is built on Waqf Land... We are not saying all Waqf by user is wrong, but there is genuine concern," Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna told Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for the petitioners.
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Anticipatory Bail Can Be Sought Even Without FIR In GST, Customs Cases: Top Court
Supreme Court held that persons facing possible arrest under the GST and Customs Acts are entitled to seek anticipatory bail, even before an FIR is registered.
