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    Supreme Court: "We Can't Sit in Delhi & Micromanage Action Against Mob Lynching & Cow Vigilantism"
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    Supreme Court: “We Can’t Sit in Delhi & Micromanage Action Against Mob Lynching & Cow Vigilantism”

    NEW DELHI: Today (11th Feb): The Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW), which is associated with the CPI. The PIL raised concerns about the rising incidents of mob lynching and violence, especially by cow vigilantes. The Bench, led by Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, referred to its previous ruling in the case of Tehseen Poonawalla v. Union of India and stated that while the ruling is binding on all authorities, the Court cannot oversee or monitor such incidents in every part of the country.

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    Waqf Amendment Bill Is Not Right || Shia Law Board May Move Supreme Court Challenging The Bill
    Waqf Amendment Bill Is Not Right || Shia Law Board May Move Supreme Court Challenging The Bill
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    SC/ST Act || Supreme Court Upholds Compensation For Dalit Couple: ‘Intellectual Property Is Also Property’

    The Supreme Court upheld a Bombay High Court ruling that intellectual property is covered under “property” in Section 15A of the SC/ST Act. The case involved a Dalit couple seeking compensation for the destruction of their intellectual work. The court reaffirmed their right to protection and compensation under the law. This decision strengthens legal safeguards for marginalized communities.

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    Bombay High Court Scrutinizes Sushma Swaraj Maternity Homes After Pregnant Woman Dies in Surgery Under Mobile Flashlight
    Bombay High Court Scrutinizes Sushma Swaraj Maternity Homes After Pregnant Woman Dies in Surgery Under Mobile Flashlight
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    Bombay High Court Scrutinizes Sushma Swaraj Maternity Homes After Pregnant Woman Dies in Surgery Under Mobile Flashlight

    Bombay: The Bombay High Court has set up an 8-member committee to examine thirty maternity homes run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). This comes after the tragic death of a pregnant woman who allegedly underwent surgery under a mobile flashlight at one of these maternity homes due to poor infrastructure.

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    498A | "Pay Rs 3 Lakh To Bride For Breaking Marriage Over Gold Demand": Supreme Court Directs Man
    498A | "Pay Rs 3 Lakh To Bride For Breaking Marriage Over Gold Demand": Supreme Court Directs Man
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    498A | “Pay Rs 3 Lakh To Bride For Breaking Marriage Over Gold Demand”: Supreme Court Directs Man

    The Supreme Court has ordered a man to pay Rs 3 lakh as compensation to his wife after their marriage ended in just three days due to his unfulfilled dowry demand of 100 gold sovereigns. The Court upheld his conviction under Section 498A IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act, modifying his sentence to time already served. Citing 19 years of legal battle and the fact that both had moved on, the Court ruled that failure to pay the amount would lead to dismissal of his appeal and enforcement of the remaining sentence.

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    Delhi High Court to Hear All India Youth Foundation (AIYF) Petition on Delays in Kathputli Colony Relocation
    Delhi High Court to Hear All India Youth Foundation (AIYF) Petition on Delays in Kathputli Colony Relocation
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    Delhi High Court to Hear All India Youth Foundation (AIYF) Petition on Delays in Kathputli Colony Relocation

    The All India Youth Foundation (AIYF) advocates for Kathputli Colony residents in a Delhi High Court petition, alleging DDA and a private developer’s failure to meet redevelopment obligations. This led to hardships for displaced families, violating their rights to shelter and dignity. The court addressed issues with ration cards as proof of residence.

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    Supreme Court: "A Person Can’t Be Deprived Of His Own Property Without Him Being Paid Adequate Compensation"
    Supreme Court: "A Person Can’t Be Deprived Of His Own Property Without Him Being Paid Adequate Compensation"
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    Supreme Court: “A Person Can’t Be Deprived Of His Own Property Without Him Being Paid Adequate Compensation”

    The Supreme Court of India ruled that no person can be deprived of their property without adequate compensation as per the law, reaffirming the constitutional right under Article 300-A. The case involved appellants whose residential plots were acquired for the Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor Project but were denied compensation for 22 years due to delays by the state and KIADB. The Court criticized this injustice, stating that compensation based on outdated market rates would mock constitutional provisions. Exercising its powers under Article 142, the Court directed a revised market value calculation and quashed the lower court’s judgment.

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    Around 1.10 Lakh Cases Disposes in 2024: Kerala High Court
    Around 1.10 Lakh Cases Disposes in 2024: Kerala High Court
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    Kerala Landslide: Government Must Compensate Companies Before Taking Possession of Land; HC Rules

    The Kerala High Court has allowed the state government to acquire land for a model township to rehabilitate Wayanad landslide victims, dismissing petitions from Harrisons Malayalam Ltd and Elstone Tea Estates Ltd. The court mandated compensation for the land acquired and required adherence to legal compensation guidelines despite the petitioners’ objections.

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    [Breaking] Delhi Pollution: "Why Workers Not Received Full Compensation, After Supreme Court Clear Directives": SC Slams Chief Secretary Dharmendra
    [Breaking] Delhi Pollution: "Why Workers Not Received Full Compensation, After Supreme Court Clear Directives": SC Slams Chief Secretary Dharmendra
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    [Breaking] Delhi Pollution: “Why Workers Not Received Full Compensation, After Court Clear Directives”: SC Slams Chief Secretary Dharmendra

    The Supreme Court On Thursday (5th Dec) criticized Delhi Chief Secretary Dharmendra for failing to ensure full compensation for construction workers amid air quality measures. Justices questioned delays in payments despite previous directives and demanded immediate resolution. The government was directed to inform unregistered workers about their rights and enhance registration efforts in the ongoing pollution crisis response.

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    '40 Years On 28 Judges Later': Bhopal Gas Tragedy Victims Still Await Justice
    '40 Years On 28 Judges Later': Bhopal Gas Tragedy Victims Still Await Justice
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    ’40 Years On 28 Judges Later’: Bhopal Gas Tragedy Victims Still Await Justice

    Four decades after the Bhopal gas tragedy, victims still seek justice amidst a prolonged legal battle involving 28 judges and numerous appeals. The 1984 disaster resulted in thousands of deaths and ongoing health issues. Survivors and advocates call for accountability as the courts struggle to provide closure, highlighting systemic delays in justice.

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    Unitech Homebuyers Express 'Mental Agony' in Letter To CJI, Seek Urgent Action On Stalled Projects Amid Ongoing Uncertainty
    Unitech Homebuyers Express 'Mental Agony' in Letter To CJI, Seek Urgent Action On Stalled Projects Amid Ongoing Uncertainty
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    Unitech Homebuyers Express ‘Mental Agony’ in Letter To CJI, Seek Urgent Action On Stalled Projects Amid Ongoing Uncertainty

    Homeowners from Chennai, represented by Iyarappan B, are urging Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna to address delays in Unitech’s unfinished projects affecting 13,000 families. After the Supreme Court’s involvement since 2018, construction has stalled, causing significant mental and financial distress. The association seeks urgent action to expedite proceedings and restore public confidence.

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