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Supreme Court of India

One Year as Judge Equals Five Years as Advocate Says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the workload of a judge far exceeds that of a practising lawyer, with “one year of judgeship...

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Speaking Bengali Cannot Be Ground to Presume Someone is Bangladeshi Says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned the practice of treating Bengali-speaking persons as undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants, stressing that language alone cannot determine citizenship....

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Supreme Court Acquits Two Men Accused in 2012 Rape-Murder of 12-Year-Old Girl

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court on August 26 acquitted two men, including a death row convict, in the 2012 rape and...

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You cannot force citizens to pay toll tax for pothole-ridden roads, says Supreme Court

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed the National Highway Authority of India’s (NHAI) challenge to a Kerala...

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Another Banger by Supreme Court, Says Muslim Girl Has Right to Marry at Age 15

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a special leave petition filed by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), which had...

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Supreme Court says flashy LinkedIn profile isn’t proof of income, denies wife ₹12 crore alimony and BMW

SC Rejects ₹12 Cr Alimony, Cites LinkedIn as Unreliable Income Proof; Grants Wife Flat in Mumbai In a significant ruling bringing closure to...

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Sudden Brakes on Highways Are Negligence, Supreme Court Awards ₹91 Lakh to Injured Youth

In a significant ruling reaffirming road safety responsibilities, the Supreme Court of India held that suddenly stopping a vehicle on a highway without...

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End of Stray Dogs in Delhi? Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Rabies Deaths Linked to Dog Bites

Court alarmed by “extremely troubling” reports; matter placed before CJI for urgent directions The Supreme Court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of...