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    BREAKING: Supreme Court to Hear MP Tanuj Punia’s Plea Against UP SIR on 25 May
    BREAKING: Supreme Court to Hear MP Tanuj Punia’s Plea Against UP SIR on 25 May
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    BREAKING: Supreme Court to Hear MP Tanuj Punia’s Plea Against UP SIR on 25 May

    Congress MP Tanuj Punia has challenged the legality of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttar Pradesh, calling the process arbitrary and unconstitutional. The Supreme Court will examine his allegations during the scheduled hearing for 25 May.

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    CBI Chief Selection Row| I Dissent In The Strongest Terms: Rahul Gandhi Writes To PM-Led Panel
    CBI Chief Selection Row| I Dissent In The Strongest Terms: Rahul Gandhi Writes To PM-Led Panel
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    CBI Chief Selection Row| I Dissent In The Strongest Terms: Rahul Gandhi Writes To PM-Led Panel

    Rahul Gandhi recorded a dissent note during the CBI Director selection meeting chaired by Narendra Modi, alleging lack of transparency and fairness in the appointment process conducted under the statutory committee framework for choosing the agency chief.

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    UP Court Reserves Order In Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi, Next Hearing On May 2
    UP Court Reserves Order In Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi, Next Hearing On May 2
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    UP Court Reserves Order In Defamation Case Against Rahul Gandhi, Next Hearing On May 2

    Arguments were heard in a defamation case involving Rahul Gandhi, as a local MP-MLA court reserved its ruling for May 2. The hearing focused on an application under Section 311 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

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    Lok Sabha Rejects Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, Government Withdraws Delimitation Bill
    Lok Sabha Rejects Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, Government Withdraws Delimitation Bill
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    Lok Sabha Rejects Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, Government Withdraws Delimitation Bill

    The Lok Sabha rejected the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 after it failed to secure the required two-thirds majority, obtaining 298 votes in favour and 230 against. The defeat stalled plans on women’s reservation and the delimitation process.

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    Jan Vishwas 3.0 | Fear of Imprisonment for Minor Offences Hampering Business Growth: New Bill Seeks to Decriminalise 717 Offences
    Jan Vishwas 3.0 | Fear of Imprisonment for Minor Offences Hampering Business Growth: New Bill Seeks to Decriminalise 717 Offences
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    Jan Vishwas 3.0 | Fear of Imprisonment for Minor Offences Hampering Business Growth: New Bill Seeks to Decriminalise 717 Offences

    The Union government introduced the Jan Vishwas Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha to amend 784 provisions across 79 central laws. It proposes decriminalising 717 provisions and says fear of imprisonment for minor offences is hindering business growth.

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    Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026: India Introduces Bill in Lok Sabha to Define ‘Transgender’ Clearly
    Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026: India Introduces Bill in Lok Sabha to Define ‘Transgender’ Clearly
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    Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026: India Introduces Bill in Lok Sabha to Define ‘Transgender’ Clearly

    The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Lok Sabha to clearly define ‘transgender’, create graded penalties for offences, and ensure proper identification, stronger protection, and fair access to legal rights for intended beneficiaries.

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    Rahul Gandhi Promises Article 244A Implementation, Vows Action Against Himanta Biswa Sarma Ahead of Assam Elections
    Rahul Gandhi Promises Article 244A Implementation, Vows Action Against Himanta Biswa Sarma Ahead of Assam Elections
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    Big Relief For Rahul Gandhi: Nashik Court Closes Defamation Case Over Vinayak Savarkar Remark

    A Nashik criminal court has dismissed the defamation case lodged against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for comments he made about Hindutva figure Vinayak Damodar Savarkar during the 2022 Bharat Jodo Yatra. The court’s decision formally ends the proceedings.

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    Women’s Reservation Law: Supreme Court Gives Centre 4 Weeks to Respond to PIL Seeking Implementation
    Women’s Reservation Law: Supreme Court Gives Centre 4 Weeks to Respond to PIL Seeking Implementation
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    Women’s Reservation Law: Supreme Court Gives Centre 4 Weeks to Respond to PIL Seeking Implementation

    The Supreme Court of India gave the government four weeks to reply to a PIL seeking the women’s reservation law. This law mandates one-third seats for women in the Lok Sabha, all State Assemblies, and the Delhi Legislative Assembly.

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    Saket Court Staff Who Died by Suicide Was 60% Disabled And Asked for Lighter Duties: Law Ministry
    Saket Court Staff Who Died by Suicide Was 60% Disabled And Asked for Lighter Duties: Law Ministry
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    Saket Court Staff Who Died by Suicide Was 60% Disabled And Asked for Lighter Duties: Law Ministry

    A Saket Court staff member, who died by suicide in January, was born with a 60 percent physical disability. In a note found after his death, he requested lighter duties for individuals with disabilities, the Law Ministry told Lok Sabha.

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    https://www.barandbench.com/news/stray-dogs-case-should-not-end-up-like-aravalli-engage-domain-experts-am-singhvi-to-supreme-court
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    Motion Not in Order and Non Est: Rajya Sabha Secretary General Slams Opposition MPs’ Move to Remove Justice Yashwant Varma

    The Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha criticized the notice from Opposition MPs seeking the removal of Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Yashwant Varma over unaccounted cash allegations. He said the motion was “Not in Order” and “Non Est.”

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