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    BREAKING| Only Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs Can Claim Scheduled Caste Status; Conversion to Any Other Religion Ends It: Supreme Court
    BREAKING| Only Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs Can Claim Scheduled Caste Status; Conversion to Any Other Religion Ends It: Supreme Court
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    BREAKING| Only Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs Can Claim Scheduled Caste Status; Conversion to Any Other Religion Ends It: Supreme Court

    Today, On 24th March, Supreme Court of India upheld the Andhra Pradesh High Court ruling that conversion to Christianity bars continued membership of the Scheduled Caste community. The Court held only Hindus, Sikhs or Buddhists qualify for Scheduled Caste status, conversion to any other religion, including Christianity, results in the loss of that status.

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    Not Every Case Under Section 498A IPC Can Be Branded as an Offence Involving Moral Turpitude: Punjab & Haryana HC
    Not Every Case Under Section 498A IPC Can Be Branded as an Offence Involving Moral Turpitude: Punjab & Haryana HC
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    Not Every Case Under Section 498A IPC Can Be Branded as an Offence Involving Moral Turpitude: Punjab & Haryana HC

    The Punjab and Haryana High Court ruled that not all cases under Section 498A IPC amount to offences involving moral turpitude. Justice Sandeep Moudgil rejected views treating such convictions as grounds for removing public servants from service.

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    Consumer Forum Cannot Decide Banking Disputes Involving Fraud, Forgery: Supreme Court On Bank Deposit Cases
    Consumer Forum Cannot Decide Banking Disputes Involving Fraud, Forgery: Supreme Court On Bank Deposit Cases
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    Consumer Forum Cannot Decide Banking Disputes Involving Fraud, Forgery: Supreme Court On Bank Deposit Cases

    The Supreme Court of India ruled consumer forums cannot decide fraud or forgery disputes in banking transactions like unauthorized fixed deposit pledges. Justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra said such cases belong in civil or criminal courts.

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    “The continued detention of the appellant(s) at this stage would not serve the ends of justice”: Delhi High Court grants bail after prolonged incarceration
    “The continued detention of the appellant(s) at this stage would not serve the ends of justice”: Delhi High Court grants bail after prolonged incarceration
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    “The continued detention would not serve the ends of justice”: Delhi High Court grants bail after Four Years Custody in UAPA Case

    The Delhi High Court granted bail to two accused booked under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, noting prolonged custody exceeding four years and absence of timely trial, despite allegations of promoting Islamic State ideology.

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    “We don’t want hate speech against any community in the country”: Supreme Court refuses to recognise Brahmophobia as offence
    “We don’t want hate speech against any community in the country”: Supreme Court refuses to recognise Brahmophobia as offence
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    “We don’t want hate speech against any community in the country”: Supreme Court refuses to recognise Brahmophobia as offence

    The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a plea seeking recognition of “Brahmophobia,” with BV Nagarathna stressing hate speech against any community is unacceptable and must be addressed through education, tolerance, fraternity and societal values.

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    When HC Judges Can’t Decide the Correct Answer, How Can Law Graduates?: Supreme Court On  Chandigarh Law Officer Exam Question
    When HC Judges Can’t Decide the Correct Answer, How Can Law Graduates?: Supreme Court On  Chandigarh Law Officer Exam Question
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    When HC Judges Can’t Decide the Correct Answer, How Can Law Graduates?: Supreme Court On  Chandigarh Law Officer Exam Question

    The Supreme Court resolved an ambiguous Chandigarh law officer exam question after conflicting High Court rulings. Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant Kumar Mishra held that determining which constitutional schedule is immune from judicial review is unsuitable for multiple-choice evaluation.

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    BREAKING: Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Nationwide Ban On Naming Religious Structures Babri Masjid Or In Babur’s Name
    BREAKING: Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Nationwide Ban On Naming Religious Structures Babri Masjid Or In Babur’s Name
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    BREAKING: Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Nationwide Ban On Naming Religious Structures Babri Masjid Or In Babur’s Name

    Today, On 20th February, The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation demanding a nationwide prohibition on constructing or naming any mosque after Babur or the “Babri Masjid.” The Court found the plea legally unsustainable and refused to entertain the petitioner’s arguments.

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    Wife Has First Right for Compassionate Job, Not Brother, Succession Certificate Not Needed: MP High Court
    Wife Has First Right for Compassionate Job, Not Brother, Succession Certificate Not Needed: MP High Court
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    Wife Has First Right for Compassionate Job, Not Brother, Succession Certificate Not Needed: MP High Court

    The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that officials cannot insist on a succession certificate for compassionate appointments, holding that the policy clearly gives the deceased employee’s wife priority over other relatives. The Court said the brother has no preferential claim.

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    Second Marriage Without Divorce Is Invalid; Cruelty Complaint by ‘Wife’ Not Maintainable Under BNS: Patna High Court
    Second Marriage Without Divorce Is Invalid; Cruelty Complaint by ‘Wife’ Not Maintainable Under BNS: Patna High Court
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    Second Marriage Without Divorce Is Invalid; Cruelty Complaint by ‘Wife’ Not Maintainable Under BNS: Patna High Court

    “The Patna High Court quashed proceedings against the husband’s relatives, holding that a cruelty case under Section 85 BNS cannot stand when the marriage is void due to a previous marriage. Ruled second marriage without divorce is invalid.”

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    BREAKING| Jail Is My Life Now; Happy For Others Who Got Bail: Umar Khalid After SC Bail Denial In Delhi Riots Case
    BREAKING| Jail Is My Life Now; Happy For Others Who Got Bail: Umar Khalid After SC Bail Denial In Delhi Riots Case
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    BREAKING| Jail Is My Life Now; Happy For Others Who Got Bail: Umar Khalid After SC Bail Denial In Delhi Riots Case

    Today, On 5th January, The Supreme Court denied bail to student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the larger conspiracy case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. Umar Khalid said, “Jail is my life now; happy for others who got bail.”

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