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    Not Mandatory, No Penalty Prescribed For Not Singing: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against MHA Advisory On Playing Vande Mataram
    Not Mandatory, No Penalty Prescribed For Not Singing: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against MHA Advisory On Playing Vande Mataram
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    Not Mandatory, No Penalty Prescribed For Not Singing: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against MHA Advisory On Vande Mataram

    Today, On 25th March, The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a plea against the Government of India and Ministry of Home Affairs circular on singing Vande Mataram, noting it is not compulsory and carries no penalties, according to the Court.

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    “Focus Is Ensuring Right to Vote”: Supreme Court on West Bengal Voter List ‘Logical Discrepancy’ Row
    “Focus Is Ensuring Right to Vote”: Supreme Court on West Bengal Voter List ‘Logical Discrepancy’ Row
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    “Focus Is Ensuring Right to Vote”: Supreme Court on West Bengal Voter List ‘Logical Discrepancy’ Row

    The Supreme Court said issues in West Bengal’s SIR voter list revision are mostly administrative and should be handled by the Calcutta High Court. The Court will consider extending the electoral roll freeze date; next hearing on April 1.

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    Kolkata Metro Delay: Supreme Court Slams Bengal Govt for “Creating Roadblocks”, Says Don’t Politicise Public Project
    Kolkata Metro Delay: Supreme Court Slams Bengal Govt for “Creating Roadblocks”, Says Don’t Politicise Public Project
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    Kolkata Metro Delay: Supreme Court Slams Bengal Govt for “Creating Roadblocks”, Says Don’t Politicise Public Project

    The Supreme Court criticised the West Bengal government for delaying the Kolkata Metro project and creating unnecessary roadblocks. The Court said development projects for the common man must not be politicised and ordered timely completion under High Court monitoring.

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    No Shortage of LPG: Attorney General Tells Supreme Court in Key Hearing
    No Shortage of LPG: Attorney General Tells Supreme Court in Key Hearing
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    No Shortage of LPG: Attorney General Tells Supreme Court in Key Hearing

    “There is no shortage of LPG,” Attorney General Venkataramani told the Constitution Bench as it revisited the 1978 industry ruling under the Industrial Disputes Act, with a nine-judge Bench led by CJI Surya Kant hearing submissions on Tuesday.

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    Supreme Court Refuses to Halt NIA Probe in Beldanga Violence Case, Says High Court Took ‘Balanced View’
    Supreme Court Refuses to Halt NIA Probe in Beldanga Violence Case, Says High Court Took ‘Balanced View’
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    Supreme Court Refuses to Halt NIA Probe in Beldanga Violence Case, Says High Court Took ‘Balanced View’

    The Supreme Court refused to interfere with the NIA investigation into the Beldanga violence in West Bengal. The Court said the Calcutta High Court had taken a “balanced view” while examining whether a prima facie case under UAPA exists.

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    “We Are Not Experts”: Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere in Plea Over Mercury Leak Risk from Bhopal Gas Waste
    “We Are Not Experts”: Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere in Plea Over Mercury Leak Risk from Bhopal Gas Waste
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    “We Are Not Experts”: Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere in Plea Over Mercury Leak Risk from Bhopal Gas Waste

    The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a plea raising concerns about mercury leakage from incinerated waste linked to the Bhopal gas tragedy. The court asked the petitioner organisation to approach the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which has been monitoring the case for decades.

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    Respect Those Who Sacrificed Their Lives For The Nation: Supreme Court Slams Advocate For Challenging War Memorial Construction
    Respect Those Who Sacrificed Their Lives For The Nation: Supreme Court Slams Advocate For Challenging War Memorial Construction
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    Respect Those Who Sacrificed Their Lives For The Nation: Supreme Court Slams Advocate For Challenging War Memorial Construction

    The Supreme Court sharply criticised a Dehradun lawyer for trying to block the Sainya Dham war memorial project. CJI Kant said, “You must have taken possession…those who sacrificed their lives for the nation deserve respect,” from us today.

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    Supreme Court Warns Against Allegations on Judicial Officers in West Bengal Voter Roll Revision, Says “Will Not Tolerate”
    Supreme Court Warns Against Allegations on Judicial Officers in West Bengal Voter Roll Revision, Says “Will Not Tolerate”
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    Supreme Court Warns Against Allegations on Judicial Officers in West Bengal Voter Roll Revision, Says “Will Not Tolerate”

    The Supreme Court strongly criticised applications questioning the integrity of judicial officers involved in West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. CJI Surya Kant said the Court “will not tolerate” attempts to cast doubt on judicial officers handling the voter verification exercise.

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    Supreme Court Slams Lawyer Over FIR Plea Against PM, Home Minister On CAA, Says "Who Made the Mistake of Granting You a License?"
    Supreme Court Slams Lawyer Over FIR Plea Against PM, Home Minister On CAA, Says "Who Made the Mistake of Granting You a License?"
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    Supreme Court Slams Lawyer Over FIR Plea Against PM, Home Minister On CAA, Says “Who Made the Mistake of Granting You a License?”

    The Supreme Court pulled up a lawyer who sought an FIR against top constitutional authorities over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019, calling the plea frivolous. The Court kept the High Court’s ₹50,000 cost order in abeyance after the petitioner expressed remorse and withdrew the case.

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    BREAKING: “Don’t Doubt Judicial Officers“: CJI Surya Kant Tells WB Govt On West Bengal SIR Row
    BREAKING: “Don’t Doubt Judicial Officers“: CJI Surya Kant Tells WB Govt On West Bengal SIR Row
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    BREAKING: “Don’t Doubt Judicial Officers“: CJI Surya Kant Tells WB Govt On West Bengal SIR Row

    The Supreme Court firmly said ECI instructions cannot override its orders during the West Bengal SIR hearing. CJI assured that judicial officers will decide the modalities independently and “uninfluenced.”

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