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    State Information Commission Cannot Restrict Number of RTIs a Citizen Can File in a Year: Orissa HC Sets Aside 12-Application Limit
    State Information Commission Cannot Restrict Number of RTIs a Citizen Can File in a Year: Orissa HC Sets Aside 12-Application Limit
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    State Information Commission Cannot Restrict Number of RTIs a Citizen Can File in a Year: Orissa HC Sets Aside 12-Application Limit

    The Orissa High Court held that the Odisha Information Commission acted unjustifiably by restricting a litigant to only 12 RTI applications per year. It ruled that the Commission cannot limit the number of RTIs a citizen can file in a year.

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    Malice In Law And Personal Vendetta: CAT Quashes Charge Against Sameer Wankhede, Slams CBIC
    Malice In Law And Personal Vendetta: CAT Quashes Charge Against Sameer Wankhede, Slams CBIC
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    Malice In Law And Personal Vendetta: CAT Quashes Charge Against Sameer Wankhede, Slams CBIC

    The CAT principal bench quashed the CBIC’s disciplinary charge against IRS officer Sameer Wankhede, calling it retaliation. The Tribunal said the chain of events showed “malice in law and personal vendetta” and a colourable exercise of power overall.

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    Interfered During I-PAC Raids, Participated in Dharna: ED Urges Supreme Court to Suspend WB DGP
    Interfered During I-PAC Raids, Participated in Dharna: ED Urges Supreme Court to Suspend WB DGP
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    Interfered During I-PAC Raids, Participated in Dharna: ED Urges Supreme Court to Suspend WB DGP

    The Enforcement Directorate has moved the Supreme Court seeking suspension of West Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar, alleging interference in the I-PAC raid on Pratik Jain. It also reminded the Court that Kumar earlier joined a dharna with Mamata Banerjee. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) submitted a new petition to the Supreme Court, seeking to suspend West […]

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    “Right to Clean Water Is a Fundamental Right”: MP High Court Summons Chief Secretary Over Indore Water Deaths
    “Right to Clean Water Is a Fundamental Right”: MP High Court Summons Chief Secretary Over Indore Water Deaths
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    “Right to Clean Water Is a Fundamental Right”: MP High Court Summons Chief Secretary Over Indore Water Deaths

    Taking serious note of deaths caused by contaminated drinking water in Indore, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has directed the Chief Secretary to appear via video conferencing and explain steps taken to prevent similar incidents across the State. The Court termed the issue a public health emergency and said the right to life under Article 21 includes access to safe and clean drinking water.

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    AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper Case: Delhi Court Reserves Order on Christian Michel’s Release Plea in CBI Case
    AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper Case: Delhi Court Reserves Order on Christian Michel’s Release Plea in CBI Case
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    AgustaWestland Scam: Court Orders Release Of Christian Michel From Custody In ED Case

    Today, On 20th December, The Delhi Court ordered the release of Christian Michel from custody in the Enforcement Directorate case after he completed the maximum seven-year sentence under the PMLA. However, he will continue to remain in jail due to the pending CBI corruption case.

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    Flight Delays And Cancellations Row| Approach The High Court: Supreme Court Declines Plea Against IndiGo
    Flight Delays And Cancellations Row| Approach The High Court: Supreme Court Declines Plea Against IndiGo
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    Flight Delays And Cancellations Row| Approach The High Court: Supreme Court Declines Plea Against IndiGo

    Today, On 15th December, The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea over IndiGo flight delays and cancellations, observing that parallel proceedings should be avoided. The Bench advised petitioners to approach the High Court first, leaving liberty to return later if aggrieved.

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    Rabri Devi Seeks Transfer of IRCTC Case from Judge Vishal Gogne, Court Issues Notice to CBI
    Rabri Devi Seeks Transfer of IRCTC Case from Judge Vishal Gogne, Court Issues Notice to CBI
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    Rabri Devi Seeks Transfer of IRCTC Case from Judge Vishal Gogne, Court Issues Notice to CBI

    Rabri Devi has approached a Delhi court seeking the transfer of the IRCTC scam case from Judge Vishal Gogne. The court has issued a notice to the CBI, asking the agency to respond by December 6.

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    AgustaWestland Chopper Scam: Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Christian Michel’s Challenge to India–UAE Extradition Treaty
    AgustaWestland Chopper Scam: Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Christian Michel’s Challenge to India–UAE Extradition Treaty
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    AgustaWestland Chopper Scam: Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Christian Michel’s Challenge to India–UAE Extradition Treaty

    Today, On 24th November, The Delhi High Court has sought the Centre’s response on Christian Michel’s plea challenging the India–UAE extradition treaty in the AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam. Michel has contested the trial court’s order rejecting his request for release from jail.

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    Over 50,000 Indians Flood Supreme Court With Handwritten Letters Opposing Stray Dogs Removal Order
    Over 50,000 Indians Flood Supreme Court With Handwritten Letters Opposing Stray Dogs Removal Order
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    Stop This Tanashahi!: Mass Protest at India Gate After Supreme Court Orders Removal of Stray Dogs from Schools and Hospitals

    Thousands gathered at India Gate shouting “Stop This Tanashahi!” after the Supreme Court directed the removal of stray dogs from public spaces like schools and hospitals, sparking outrage among animal rights activists demanding humane and balanced solutions for community safety.

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    Judiciary Not India’s Roadblock, Problem Lies With Government: SCBA President Vikas Singh Slams Sanjeev Sanyal
    Judiciary Not India’s Roadblock, Problem Lies With Government: SCBA President Vikas Singh Slams Sanjeev Sanyal
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    Judiciary Not India’s Roadblock, Problem Lies With Government: SCBA President Vikas Singh Slams Sanjeev Sanyal

    SCBA President Vikas Singh hits back at economist Sanjeev Sanyal, saying, “Judiciary is not India’s roadblock.” He firmly stated that the real problem lies with the government, not the courts, which play a crucial role in governance.

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