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    Supreme Court Seeks Details From States on Free Medical Treatment Schemes for Acid Attack Survivors
    Supreme Court Seeks Details From States on Free Medical Treatment Schemes for Acid Attack Survivors
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    Supreme Court Seeks Details From States on Free Medical Treatment Schemes for Acid Attack Survivors

    The Supreme Court has directed all States and Union Territories to submit details of schemes for medical treatment of acid attack survivors. The Court said the aim is to ensure survivors get timely treatment and are not denied care due to lack of funds.

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    Court Not Bound to Direct FIR Registration Merely Because the Victim Belongs to the SC/ST Community: Allahabad High Court
    Court Not Bound to Direct FIR Registration Merely Because the Victim Belongs to the SC/ST Community: Allahabad High Court
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    Court Not Bound to Direct FIR Registration Merely Because the Victim Belongs to the SC/ST Community: Allahabad High Court

    The Allahabad High Court held that a Special Court or Magistrate is not obliged to order FIR registration merely because an applicant from the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community files an application under Section 173(4) of BNSS.

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    Misconceived Challenge, No Legal Basis: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against BNSS Provision on Judges Leading Prosecution Offices
    Misconceived Challenge, No Legal Basis: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against BNSS Provision on Judges Leading Prosecution Offices
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    Misconceived Challenge, No Legal Basis: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against BNSS Provision on Judges Leading Prosecution Offices

    The Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea challenging Section 20(2)(a) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, upholding appointment of serving or retired judicial officers as prosecution heads. A Bench led by CJI Surya Kant termed the petition legally misconceived.

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    Any Complaint Against Public Servants Before Magistrate Must Be in Writing With Affidavit: Supreme Court
    Any Complaint Against Public Servants Before Magistrate Must Be in Writing With Affidavit: Supreme Court
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    Any Complaint Against Public Servants Before Magistrate Must Be in Writing With Affidavit: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court has held that any complaint seeking a court-ordered investigation against a public servant under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita must be filed in writing and supported by an affidavit to prevent misuse and ensure accountability.

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    “Suspend Cops Who Don’t Give Written Grounds of Arrest”: Allahabad High Court Cracks Down on Illegal Arrests
    “Suspend Cops Who Don’t Give Written Grounds of Arrest”: Allahabad High Court Cracks Down on Illegal Arrests
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    “Suspend Cops Who Don’t Give Written Grounds of Arrest”: Allahabad High Court Cracks Down on Illegal Arrests

    The Allahabad High Court has ruled that police officers who fail to disclose specific grounds of arrest in writing will face suspension and departmental action. Declaring such arrests illegal, the court said mere form-filling without substance violates constitutional rights and due process.

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    Supreme Court Cracks Down on Delays: High Courts Ordered to Submit BNSS Charge-Framing Data Urgently
    Supreme Court Cracks Down on Delays: High Courts Ordered to Submit BNSS Charge-Framing Data Urgently
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    Supreme Court Cracks Down on Delays: High Courts Ordered to Submit BNSS Charge-Framing Data Urgently

    The Supreme Court has directed all High Courts to quickly provide data on delays in framing charges under the BNSS. This move aims to create strict guidelines and prevent long custody periods without charges.

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    Telangana High Court Stays Single Judge Order on Group-1 Mains Re-Evaluation, Relief for TGPSC
    Telangana High Court Stays Single Judge Order on Group-1 Mains Re-Evaluation, Relief for TGPSC
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    Telangana High Court Quashes Cases Over Tweets Criticising Congress; Issues Key Guidelines for FIRs on Political Social Media Posts

    The Telangana High Court struck down three criminal cases against an X user for tweets critical of CM Revanth Reddy’s Congress government, ruling them protected free speech. The Court also laid down strict guidelines for police and magistrates on handling FIRs in social media cases.

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    Delhi Bar Body Condemns Police Letter on Virtual Witnesses, Announces Indefinite Strike from September 8
    Delhi Bar Body Condemns Police Letter on Virtual Witnesses, Announces Indefinite Strike from September 8
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    Delhi Police Commissionerate Writes to District Judge on LG Notification Over Virtual Evidence Dissemination

    Delhi Police has told district judges that only formal witnesses may be examined virtually, while material witnesses will continue in physical mode. The letter follows the LG’s notification on evidence dissemination that sparked lawyers’ protests.

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    No WhatsApp Notices: Supreme Court Says Police Must Physically Serve Section 35 BNSS Notice
    No WhatsApp Notices: Supreme Court Says Police Must Physically Serve Section 35 BNSS Notice
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    No WhatsApp Notices: Supreme Court Says Police Must Physically Serve Section 35 BNSS Notice

    Supreme Court rules that police must serve Section 35 BNSS notices through physical delivery, not WhatsApp. Court emphasizes that liberty cannot be compromised by digital shortcuts.

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    ‘No Direct Evidence’: Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Jama Masjid Chairman in Sambhal Violence Case
    ‘No Direct Evidence’: Allahabad HC Grants Bail to Jama Masjid Chairman in Sambhal Violence Case
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    ‘No Direct Evidence’: Allahabad High Court Grants Bail to Jama Masjid Chairman in Sambhal Violence Case

    Allahabad High Court granted bail to Zafar Ali, citing lack of direct proof linking him to the Sambhal mosque violence. The court said custody can’t be used as punishment without prima facie evidence.

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