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    Fraud By Some Landowners And Excess Compensation To A Few Cannot Justify Cancelling The Entire Land Acquisition Award: Supreme Court
    Fraud By Some Landowners And Excess Compensation To A Few Cannot Justify Cancelling The Entire Land Acquisition Award: Supreme Court
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    Fraud By Some Landowners And Excess Compensation To A Few Cannot Justify Cancelling The Entire Land Acquisition Award: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court held that cancellation of a land acquisition award for fraud by some landowners does not invalidate awards of untainted owners, as Justices Sanjay Kumar and K Vinod Chandran restored compensation denied due to others’ alleged misconduct.

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    My Judgment Has Been Criticised: CJI Gavai as Supreme Court Restores Retrospective Environment Clearance, Justice Bhuyan Dissents
    My Judgment Has Been Criticised: CJI Gavai as Supreme Court Restores Retrospective Environment Clearance, Justice Bhuyan Dissents
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    My Judgment Has Been Criticised: CJI Gavai as Supreme Court Restores Retrospective Environment Clearance, Justice Bhuyan Dissents

    Today, On 18th November, The Supreme Court restored the mechanism for retrospective environment clearance, with CJI Gavai noting that his judgment had been criticised. Justice Bhuyan dissented firmly, arguing that review was unjustified and warning that established environmental jurisprudence should not be reversed.

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    Supreme Court Refuses to Hear RJD Candidate Sweta Suman’s Plea After Nomination Rejected Over ‘Fake’ Caste Certificate
    Supreme Court Refuses to Hear RJD Candidate Sweta Suman’s Plea After Nomination Rejected Over ‘Fake’ Caste Certificate
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    Supreme Court Refuses to Hear RJD Candidate Sweta Suman’s Plea After Nomination Rejected Over ‘Fake’ Caste Certificate

    The Supreme Court refused to entertain RJD leader Sweta Suman’s plea challenging the rejection of her nomination from Mohania reserved seat, citing ongoing election process. The Court advised her to “file an election petition” instead.

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    Waqf Property Registration: Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Asaduddin Owaisi’s Plea on Deadline Extension
    Waqf Property Registration: Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Asaduddin Owaisi’s Plea on Deadline Extension
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    Waqf Property Registration: Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Asaduddin Owaisi’s Plea on Deadline Extension

    Today, On 3rd November, The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea filed by AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi seeking more time for the registration of Waqf properties on the Centre’s UMEED portal. CJI B R Gavai assured, “We will give a date.”

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    Mullaperiyar Dam | One of the Oldest in Existence: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu on Kerala NGO Plea
    Mullaperiyar Dam | One of the Oldest in Existence: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu on Kerala NGO Plea
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    Mullaperiyar Dam | One of the Oldest in Existence: Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu on Kerala NGO Plea

    Today, On 13th October , The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre and Tamil Nadu on a plea by a Kerala NGO seeking the decommissioning of the Mullaperiyar Dam, described as “one of the oldest in existence,” and the construction of a new dam.

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    “Undergone Half The Sentence”: Supreme Court Suspends Life Term Of Catholic Priest Convicted For Raping Minor Edwin Pigarez, Grants Bail
    “Undergone Half The Sentence”: Supreme Court Suspends Life Term Of Catholic Priest Convicted For Raping Minor Edwin Pigarez, Grants Bail
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    “Undergone Half The Sentence”: Supreme Court Suspends Life Term Of Catholic Priest Convicted For Raping Minor Edwin Pigarez, Grants Bail

    The Supreme Court of India, in a bench led by CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, temporarily suspends the life imprisonment of Father Edwin Pigarez, convicted of raping a minor, noting he has already served nearly half of his sentence. Bail is granted pending appeals.

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    Air Pollution: Supreme Court Slams States, Directs CAQM & CPCB to Frame Action Plan Within 3 Weeks
    Air Pollution: Supreme Court Slams States, Directs CAQM & CPCB to Frame Action Plan Within 3 Weeks
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    Air Pollution: Supreme Court Slams States, Directs CAQM & CPCB to Frame Action Plan Within 3 Weeks

    Today, On 17th September, The Supreme Court slammed states over rising air pollution and directed CAQM, CPCB, and state boards to prepare an action plan within three weeks, stressing urgent steps as winter approaches when pollution levels rise sharply in NCR.

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    Supreme Court to Hear PIL Against Centre’s E20 Petrol Policy on September 1
    Supreme Court to Hear PIL Against Centre’s E20 Petrol Policy on September 1
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    Supreme Court to Hear PIL Against Centre’s E20 Petrol Policy on September 1

    The Supreme Court will hear a PIL on September 1 challenging the Centre’s E20 Petrol Policy mandating 20% ethanol blending in fuel. A bench led by CJI BR Gavai will examine concerns over vehicle safety and consumer impact.

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    Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Naima Khatoon’s Appointment as AMU’s First Woman VC
    Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Naima Khatoon’s Appointment as AMU’s First Woman VC
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    Supreme Court On AMU Vice-Chancellor Appointment: “Husband’s Participation in Wife’s Appointment Raises Doubts”

    Today, On 18th August, The Supreme Court raised concerns over the appointment of Naima Khatoon as AMU Vice-Chancellor, remarking, “Husband’s participation in wife’s appointment raises doubts,” stressing that decisions must not only be done properly but also be seen as proper.

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    Supreme Court Slams NHAI: 'Despite Paying Toll, Service Is Not Provided' at Paliyekkara Highway
    Supreme Court Slams NHAI: 'Despite Paying Toll, Service Is Not Provided' at Paliyekkara Highway
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    Supreme Court Slams NHAI: ‘Despite Paying Toll, Service Is Not Provided’ at Paliyekkara Highway

    The Supreme Court criticized NHAI for failing to maintain roads and provide proper services at the Paliyekkara toll plaza. Chief Justice B R Gavai highlighted that even ambulances are struggling due to poor road conditions.

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