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Parliamentary Panel Recommends Stricter Penalties for Food Adulteration in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

November 15, 2023

A parliamentary panel has expressed concerns over the adequacy of penalties for food adulteration in the proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and has recommended stricter measures. The committee has suggested a minimum imprisonment of six months for individuals selling adulterated ..

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GPS Tracker Anklet: Monitoring Accused Individuals and the Legal Implications

November 14, 2023

In recent news, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, accused of offenses under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), was released on bail with a special condition imposed by a National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Jammu – the affixing of a GPS ..

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SC Guidelines on Speedy Disposal of Criminal Cases Against MPs and MLAs

November 10, 2023

The Supreme Court of India has issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at expediting the resolution of criminal cases against Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs). This significant decision stems from a plea filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar ..

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Goa High Court Orders Tiger Reserve in Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary

November 1, 2023

On July 24, 2023, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court issued significant directives to the Goa government regarding the establishment of a tiger reserve in the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary (WLS) and neighboring regions. The court instructed the state ..

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Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Election Symbol Allotment

October 24, 2023

The Supreme Court’s recent decision to dismiss a petition by the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) party in Telangana, challenging the allotment of election symbols to other parties, has raised questions about the process of symbol allocation in Indian politics. How ..

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Sworn Affidavits and “Approver Affidavits” in Legal Context

October 23, 2023

A sworn affidavit is a legal document in which a person makes a formal statement or declaration, typically before a notary or an officer of the court. In this document, the individual affirms that certain facts mentioned within the affidavit ..

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Supreme Court Identifies Gap in Implementation of Sexual Harassment Laws at Small Workplaces

October 21, 2023

The Supreme Court of India has identified a significant gap in the implementation of laws against sexual harassment in workplaces, particularly at small establishments and domestic work settings. The Sexual Harassment of Women At Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act ..

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Supreme Court Mandates Compensation for Sewer Deaths and Disabilities

October 21, 2023

In a significant move, the Supreme Court of India has taken a strong stance on the issue of sewer deaths in the country. The court has ruled that government authorities must pay compensation to the families of those who lose ..

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