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Constitution Bench Verdict Binding On Lesser Benches: SC

May 20, 2024

The Supreme Court of India made a big decision that said decisions made by the Constitution bench are more important than decisions made by smaller benches. According to the Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961, this was brought up ..

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Supreme Court Allows Review Of ‘Shamlat Deh’ Judgment

May 20, 2024

The Supreme Court of India approved a change to the Punjab Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961, in 2022. This change lets gram panchayats take care of shamlat deh, or village common land. But in May 2023, a Bench of ..

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Dutch Government To Opt Out Of EU Migration Rules

May 17, 2024

The new Dutch government, which is run by Geert Wilders’ nationalist Party for Freedom (PVV), wants to break the rules set by the European Union for immigration. This choice was made after Wilders won the recent elections and formed an ..

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India Proposes Digital Competition Bill, 2024 Against Tech Giants

May 16, 2024

The government has proposed the Digital Competition Bill, 2024 taking a clue from European regulatory frameworks This draft law aims to regulate the operations of major technology firms such as Google, Facebook, and Amazon, ensuring they do not misuse their ..

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Supreme Court Exempts Lawyers From Consumer Act Liability

May 16, 2024

On 14 May 2024, the Supreme Court has delivered a landmark judgment exempting lawyers from liability under the Consumer Protection Act of 1986. The decision overturned a previous ruling by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) from 2007, which ..

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Georgia Adopts Controversial ‘Foreign Agents’ Bill Amid Protests

May 15, 2024

Georgia’s parliament passed a controversial “foreign agents” bill on May 14, despite strong opposition from within the country and from around the world. The bill says that news outlets, NGOs, and other groups that get more than 20% of their ..

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Debate Around Religion-Based Reservations

May 8, 2024

India’s election season has reignited debates surrounding reservation based on religion. Questions are being asked about the compatibility of religion-based reservations with the secular principles enshrined in the Indian Constitution. Understanding Reservation in India The Constitution originally advocated for equality, ..

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Centre Invites Stakeholders’ Views on Proposed Dog Breed Ban

May 6, 2024

The Indian central government is inviting comments on a potential ban on the import, breeding, and selling of 24 breeds of dogs. The Ministry of Animal Husbandry and Dairying issued a public notice on May 2 seeking input from stakeholders ..

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