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    ‘Individual Cannot Always Be the Centre of Attention’: SC Prioritises National Interest Over Personal Liberty
    ‘Individual Cannot Always Be the Centre of Attention’: SC Prioritises National Interest Over Personal Liberty
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    “Preferential Right Comes First”: Supreme Court Stops Forced Acquisition in Mumbai Slum Redevelopment Case

    The Supreme Court ruled that Mumbai land acquisition under the Slum Act cannot proceed until the owner’s “preferential right to develop” is extinguished. The Court rejected Jyoti Builders’ plea, upheld the new owner’s rights, and ordered the land to remain a Recreational Ground.

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    Takiya Mosque Demolition Case: Supreme Court Says Due Compensation Paid, Declines to Interfere
    Takiya Mosque Demolition Case: Supreme Court Says Due Compensation Paid, Declines to Interfere
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    Takiya Mosque Demolition Case: Supreme Court Says Due Compensation Paid, Declines to Interfere

    Today, On 7th November, Supreme Court declined to interfere in the demolition of Ujjain’s 200-year-old Takiya Mosque, observing that the action was taken under a statutory framework and that the government had already provided due compensation before the demolition.

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    Right to Practice Religion Not Tied to Specific Place: MP High Court Rejects Plea to Rebuild Ujjain Mosque
    Right to Practice Religion Not Tied to Specific Place: MP High Court Rejects Plea to Rebuild Ujjain Mosque
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    Right to Practice Religion Not Tied to Specific Place: MP High Court Rejects Plea to Rebuild Ujjain Mosque

    The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruled that practicing religion is not dependent on any particular place while dismissing a plea to reconstruct the 200-year-old Takiya Masjid in Ujjain, demolished for Mahakal Lok expansion. The court held that land acquisition does not infringe Articles 25 and 26 rights.

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    MUDA Scam | Karnataka High Court Adjourns CM Siddaramaiah’s Appeal Against Governor’s Probe Sanction to November Second Week
    MUDA Scam | Karnataka High Court Adjourns CM Siddaramaiah’s Appeal Against Governor’s Probe Sanction to November Second Week
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    MUDA Scam | Karnataka High Court Adjourns CM Siddaramaiah’s Appeal Against Governor’s Probe Sanction to November Second Week

    Today, On 4th September, In The MUDA scam case the Karnataka High Court postponed CM Siddaramaiah’s appeal against Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot’s approval for probe, fixing the final hearing in the second week of November amid growing political tension.

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    Mysuru Campus Case| Supreme Court Dismisses Infosys Plea Against Higher Compensation For Land Acquisition: It Took Time To Translate From Kannada To English?
    Mysuru Campus Case| Supreme Court Dismisses Infosys Plea Against Higher Compensation For Land Acquisition: It Took Time To Translate From Kannada To English?
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    Mysuru Campus Case| Supreme Court Dismisses Infosys Plea Against Higher Compensation For Land Acquisition: It Took Time To Translate From Kannada To English?

    Today, On 2nd September, The Supreme Court dismissed Infosys’ plea against higher compensation for land acquisition, rejecting the company’s excuse that delay occurred as it “took time to translate documents from Kannada to English.”

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    Punjab Land Pooling Policy ‘Notified in Haste’, Says High Court While Halting Implementation
    Punjab Land Pooling Policy ‘Notified in Haste’, Says High Court While Halting Implementation
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    Punjab Land Pooling Policy ‘Notified in Haste’, Says High Court While Halting Implementation

    The Punjab and Haryana High Court stayed the state’s 2025 land pooling policy, flagging missing impact studies, no timelines, and lack of rehabilitation plans. The court said it was “notified in haste” without addressing key concerns.

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    Supreme Court Halts UP Govt’s Banke Bihari Ordinance – Appoints Ex-High Court Judge to Lead Temple Management Panel
    Supreme Court Halts UP Govt’s Banke Bihari Ordinance – Appoints Ex-High Court Judge to Lead Temple Management Panel
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    Banke Bihari Temple Case| “Will Modify the Part of the Judgment Which Affects You & Form a Committee Headed by HC Judge”: Supreme Court

    Today, On 8th August, in Banke Bihari Temple Case, The Supreme Court said it “will modify the part of the judgment which affects you” and also “form a committee headed by HC judge,” while granting liberty to challenge the affected portion.

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    Banke Bihari Temple Case | Allahabad High Court Defers Case Hearing to August 26
    Banke Bihari Temple Case | Allahabad High Court Defers Case Hearing to August 26
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    Banke Bihari Temple Case | Allahabad High Court Defers Case Hearing to August 26

    The Allahabad High Court deferred the Bankey Bihari temple case to August 26 after being told the Trust Ordinance is under challenge in the Supreme Court. In the Gyanvapi ASI survey matter, hearing is on September 23.

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    Supreme Court Halts UP Govt’s Banke Bihari Ordinance – Appoints Ex-High Court Judge to Lead Temple Management Panel
    Supreme Court Halts UP Govt’s Banke Bihari Ordinance – Appoints Ex-High Court Judge to Lead Temple Management Panel
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    Banke Bihari Temple Case | “Suggest Name of Ex-High Court Judge to Head Temple Committee”: Supreme Court

    Today, On 5th August, The Supreme Court asked both parties to suggest the name of a former High Court judge to head a temporary committee for managing Banke Bihari Temple’s administration until the legal dispute over the ordinance is resolved.

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    Supreme Court Halts UP Govt’s Banke Bihari Ordinance – Appoints Ex-High Court Judge to Lead Temple Management Panel
    Supreme Court Halts UP Govt’s Banke Bihari Ordinance – Appoints Ex-High Court Judge to Lead Temple Management Panel
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    Banke Bihari Temple Case | “A Public Temple Can’t Be Run Without Hearing Affected Parties”: Supreme Court Slams UP Govt, Proposes Recall of Order Allowing Use of Temple Funds

    Today, On 4th August, In the Banke Bihari Temple case, the Supreme Court criticised the UP government for acting without hearing all sides, stating, “A public temple can’t be run without hearing affected parties,” and proposed recalling the order allowing fund use.

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