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    Karthigai Deepam Row: Tamil Nadu Government Moves Supreme Court Against Madras HC Order Over Deepathoon
    Karthigai Deepam Row: Tamil Nadu Government Moves Supreme Court Against Madras HC Order Over Deepathoon
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    Karthigai Deepam Row: Tamil Nadu Government Moves Supreme Court Against Madras HC Order Over Deepathoon

    The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court order permitting Karthigai Deepam to be lit at Deepathoon atop Thiruparankundram hill. The appeal concerns the stone lamp pillar’s location near a dargah in Madurai district.

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    West Bengal LoP Row: Calcutta HC Reserves Order On TMC MLA Appointment As Opposition Leader
    West Bengal LoP Row: Calcutta HC Reserves Order On TMC MLA Appointment As Opposition Leader
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    West Bengal LoP Row: Calcutta HC Reserves Order On TMC MLA Appointment As Opposition Leader

    The Calcutta High Court reserved its order on a plea challenging the appointment of rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee as Leader of Opposition, questioning the Speaker’s authority to ignore the party’s recommendation of Sobhandeb Chattopadhyay.

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    Three Or Four So-Called Senior Advocates Are Creating Havoc:  CJI Surya Kant On Repeated Recusal Of Punjab & Haryana HC Judges
    Three Or Four So-Called Senior Advocates Are Creating Havoc:  CJI Surya Kant On Repeated Recusal Of Punjab & Haryana HC Judges
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    Three Or Four So-Called Senior Advocates Are Creating Havoc:  CJI Surya Kant On Repeated Recusal Of Punjab & Haryana HC Judges

    The Supreme Court intervened after learning that four successive Benches of the Punjab and Haryana High Court recused from hearing a former judicial officer’s challenge against dismissal from service. CJI Surya Kant sought details but declined to transfer the case.

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    Why the House Is There?: Calcutta HC Questions WB Assembly Speaker Over Recognition of TMC MLA as LoP
    Why the House Is There?: Calcutta HC Questions WB Assembly Speaker Over Recognition of TMC MLA as LoP
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    Why the House Is There?: Calcutta HC Questions WB Assembly Speaker Over Recognition of TMC MLA as LoP

    The Calcutta High Court questioned the procedure followed in recognising the Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, asking whether the Speaker can ignore the largest opposition party’s proposal and recognise another claimant amid rival LoP claims.

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    Transgender Amendment Act 2026| Scattered Opinion Should Be Avoided: Supreme Court Stays All HC Cases
    Transgender Amendment Act 2026| Scattered Opinion Should Be Avoided: Supreme Court Stays All HC Cases
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    Transgender Amendment Act 2026| Scattered Opinion Should Be Avoided: Supreme Court Stays All HC Cases

    The Supreme Court issued notice on Centre’s plea seeking transfer of petitions challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 from various High Courts. The Court stayed proceedings and indicated it may hear the constitutional challenge.

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    Disputed Custody Matters Cannot Be Decided Through Habeas Corpus, Family Court Is The Appropriate Forum: Delhi HC Rejects Mother’s Plea
    Disputed Custody Matters Cannot Be Decided Through Habeas Corpus, Family Court Is The Appropriate Forum: Delhi HC Rejects Mother’s Plea
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    Disputed Custody Matters Cannot Be Decided Through Habeas Corpus, Family Court Is The Appropriate Forum: Delhi HC Rejects Mother’s Plea

    The Delhi High Court dismissed a mother’s habeas corpus plea seeking custody of her four-year-old daughter living with father in Singapore. The Court held disputed international custody matters should be decided by Family Court, not writ jurisdiction.

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    3-Member Committee For Jail Reforms: Jharkhand High Court Directs State To Improve Prison Facilities, Sets 10-Day Committee Deadline
    3-Member Committee For Jail Reforms: Jharkhand High Court Directs State To Improve Prison Facilities, Sets 10-Day Committee Deadline
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    3-Member Committee For Jail Reforms: Jharkhand High Court Directs State To Improve Prison Facilities, Sets 10-Day Committee Deadline

    The Jharkhand High Court directed the state government to constitute a three-member committee within 10 days to monitor jail conditions, inmate welfare, and facilities across prisons. The order was passed during suo motu proceedings following Supreme Court directions.

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    Dismissal From Service Severely Impacts Employee And Dependents: Supreme Court Warns Authorities On Disciplinary Punishment
    Dismissal From Service Severely Impacts Employee And Dependents: Supreme Court Warns Authorities On Disciplinary Punishment
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    Dismissal From Service Severely Impacts Employee And Dependents: Supreme Court Warns Authorities On Disciplinary Punishment

    The Supreme Court held that disciplinary authorities must exercise caution before imposing dismissal from service, as such punishment severely affects employees and their dependents. The Court said dismissal should be reserved for cases involving the most serious misconduct.

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    For You, It’s One Week, But The Process Gets Delayed: Delhi HC Rejects CBSE Class XII Revaluation Deadline Extension
    For You, It’s One Week, But The Process Gets Delayed: Delhi HC Rejects CBSE Class XII Revaluation Deadline Extension
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    For You, It’s One Week, But The Process Gets Delayed: Delhi HC Rejects CBSE Class XII Revaluation Deadline Extension

    The Delhi High Court refused to extend the CBSE Class XII answer-sheet verification and re-evaluation deadline, citing possible delays in results. The Court noted that reopening the portal could affect admissions and directed individual students to approach it if required.

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    Criminal Case Against Widow Mother Cannot Deny Son Compassionate Appointment: Supreme Court
    Criminal Case Against Widow Mother Cannot Deny Son Compassionate Appointment: Supreme Court
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    Criminal Case Against Widow Mother Cannot Deny Son Compassionate Appointment: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court held that criminal proceedings against a deceased employee’s widow cannot be a ground to deny compassionate appointment to the son. Allowing Atul Chauhan’s appeal, the Court directed consideration of his claim under applicable Haryana service rules.

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