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    Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries Can't Appear Before Tribunals; Only Enrolled Advocates Can Practice: Tax Lawyers To Delhi HC
    Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries Can't Appear Before Tribunals; Only Enrolled Advocates Can Practice: Tax Lawyers To Delhi HC
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    Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries Can’t Appear Before Tribunals; Only Enrolled Advocates Can Practice: Tax Lawyers To Delhi HC

    The Delhi High Court heard pleas by the Bar Council of India and Association of Tax Lawyers opposing non-advocates in tribunals. Justices Prathiba M. Singh and Madhu Jain noted Section 30 grants enrolled advocates exclusive rights of appearance nationwide.

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    Petition for Governor’s Approval to Prosecute CM Siddaramaiah Is Copy-Paste of a PCR: AG Tells Karnataka High Court
    Petition for Governor’s Approval to Prosecute CM Siddaramaiah Is Copy-Paste of a PCR: AG Tells Karnataka High Court
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    Petition for Governor’s Approval to Prosecute CM Siddaramaiah Is Copy-Paste of a PCR: AG Tells Karnataka High Court

    The Karnataka High Court informed that the petition seeking the Governor’s permission to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in a corruption case was largely copied from an earlier complaint. Advocate General Shashi Kiran Shetty made this statement before Bench.

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    Successive FIRs Appeared to Be a Conscious Attempt to Keep an Accused Behind Bars: Supreme Court Slams Jharkhand Police
    Successive FIRs Appeared to Be a Conscious Attempt to Keep an Accused Behind Bars: Supreme Court Slams Jharkhand Police
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    Successive FIRs Appeared to Be a Conscious Attempt to Keep an Accused Behind Bars: Supreme Court Slams Jharkhand Police

    The Supreme Court of India criticised Jharkhand Police for filing successive FIRs to prolong custody despite bail granted earlier orders. A bench of Aravind Kumar and P. B. Varale ordered release, noting abuse of process.

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    Filed for Media Publicity?: Supreme Court Refused To Entertain Jairam Ramesh’s Plea on Post-Facto Environmental Clearances
    Filed for Media Publicity?: Supreme Court Refused To Entertain Jairam Ramesh’s Plea on Post-Facto Environmental Clearances
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    Filed for Media Publicity?: Supreme Court Refused To Entertain Jairam Ramesh’s Plea on Post-Facto Environmental Clearances

    Today, On 12th February, The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh’s plea challenging the legality of ex post facto environmental clearances. Chief Justice Surya Kant warned him, “Have you filed this for media publicity? Be ready for exemplary costs.”

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    Vijay vs I-T Dept: Madras High Court Upholds Rs.1.5 Crore Income Tax Penalty, Dismisses TVK Chief’s Plea
    Vijay vs I-T Dept: Madras High Court Upholds Rs.1.5 Crore Income Tax Penalty, Dismisses TVK Chief’s Plea
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    Vijay vs I-T Dept: Madras High Court Upholds Rs.1.5 Crore Income Tax Penalty, Dismisses TVK Chief’s Plea

    Today, On 6th February, The Madras High Court dismissed actor Vijay’s plea challenging the Rs.1.5 crore income tax penalty. The penalty stemmed from 2015 searches at his premises that allegedly uncovered around Rs.16 crore in undisclosed income by the Income Tax Department.

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    Delhi High Court Dismisses AIPA Challenge, IPA Remains National Sports Federation
    Delhi High Court Dismisses AIPA Challenge, IPA Remains National Sports Federation
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    Delhi High Court Dismisses AIPA Challenge, IPA Remains National Sports Federation

    The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition filed by the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA), upholding the Indian Pickleball Association (IPA) as the officially recognized National Sports Federation (NSF) for pickleball in India, reinforcing its governing authority.

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    ‘Threat to Democracy’: Mamata Banerjee May Appear in Supreme Court Over Bengal Voter Roll SIR Row
    ‘Threat to Democracy’: Mamata Banerjee May Appear in Supreme Court Over Bengal Voter Roll SIR Row
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    Mamata Banerjee Challenges Election Commission in Supreme Court Over Bengal Electoral Roll Revision

    West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission, questioning the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state. She has alleged legal violations, public hardship, and serious humanitarian concerns during the SIR process.

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    Right to Life and Liberty Under Article 21 Must Be Safeguarded Even If Marriage Legality Is Disputed: Allahabad High Court
    Right to Life and Liberty Under Article 21 Must Be Safeguarded Even If Marriage Legality Is Disputed: Allahabad High Court
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    Right to Life and Liberty Under Article 21 Must Be Safeguarded Even If Marriage Legality Is Disputed: Allahabad High Court

    The Allahabad High Court reaffirmed that the right to life and liberty under Article 21 must be protected at all times, making it clear that such fundamental rights cannot be denied or diluted even when disputes arise regarding the legality of a marriage.

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    “No More Delay”: Allahabad High Court Orders 30-Day Deadline for Kumbh Mela Stampede Compensation
    “No More Delay”: Allahabad High Court Orders 30-Day Deadline for Kumbh Mela Stampede Compensation
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    “No More Delay”: Allahabad High Court Orders 30-Day Deadline for Kumbh Mela Stampede Compensation

    The Allahabad High Court has directed UP authorities to finalise compensation for a man whose wife died in the 2025 Kumbh Mela stampede within 30 days. The Court warned it would “take a serious view of the matter” if its order is not complied with.

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    Jana Nayagan Release Row: Madras High Court Sends CBFC Censor Dispute Back for Reconsideration
    Jana Nayagan Release Row: Madras High Court Sends CBFC Censor Dispute Back for Reconsideration
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    Jana Nayagan Release Row: Madras High Court Sends CBFC Censor Dispute Back for Reconsideration

    Today, On 27th January, A Division Bench of the Madras High Court allowed the CBFC’s appeal and set aside the single judge’s order directing censor clearance for Vijay’s film Jana Nayagan. The court sent the CBFC dispute back for fresh reconsideration today.

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