26/11 Mumbai Terror Case Acquitted Man Free to Work Without Police Clearance, Maharashtra Tells Bombay High Court

The Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court that Faheem Ansari, acquitted in the 26/11 Mumbai terror case, can take up any job that does not require police clearance. His plea seeking a certificate to drive an autorickshaw will now be heard in a closed chamber.

Supreme Court to Examine Legality of Securities Transaction Tax (STT) Amid Claims of Double Taxation

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging the constitutional validity of STT. The petitioner argues STT causes double taxation and penalizes traders even when in loss.