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Did AMU’s university status nullify its minority institution rights? Ball in SC’s court, the case so far

SC, which is hearing an appeal to a 2006 HC ruling, will revisit its 1967 decision in which it held Aligarh Muslim University's not a minority institution. A roundup of arguments so far.

‘Censorship’ or ‘no impact on criticism of govt’ — Bombay HC’s split judgment on IT Rules amendment

Comedian Kunal Kamra, Editors Guild of India & others challenged 2023 amendment allowing Centre to set up fact-check unit to identify false online content 'related to business of govt'.

Supreme Court turns down Gyanvapi committee’s plea against prayers by Hindus in mosque’s basement

Anjuman Intezamia Masjid sought urgent listing of its application, but top court directed it to approach the Allahabad High Court.

SC grants interim protection from arrest to Odisha BJP leader in case of assaulting women cop

The court has asked the Odisha govt to respond within four weeks and until then BJP MLA Jayanarayan Mishra is protected from arrest.

Madras HC directs Tamil Nadu govt to put up boards at all temples restricting entry of non-Hindus

Justice S Srimathy of the Madurai bench observed that such restrictions would 'ensure communal harmony among different religions' and 'peace in society'.

Caste certificate ‘scam’: Judge Gangopadhyay ordered CBI probe despite no such plea, Bengal tells SC

The Calcutta High Court witnessed a clash between two judges last week over the fake caste certificate scam case, which caused the Supreme Court to step in.

Varanasi court allows Hindus to offer prayers in sealed basement of Gyanvapi mosque

Court has instructed district administration to make arrangements for puja in next seven days, according to lawyer for the Hindu side, Vishnu Shankar Jain.

Lotus Herbals vs Lotus Splash: Delhi HC comes to rescue of Deepika Padukone’s company

Prima facie no case of passing off or trademark infringement can be made out as products are dissimilar and have different prices, says court.

Judge vs judge row: SC takes over fake caste certificate case in MBBS admissions from Calcutta HC

Top court's judges on Monday did not comment on the apparent clash, observing any remark would demean the dignity of a high court.

Legal ambiguity in Places of Worship Act & ASI report to boost Hindu side, ball now in SC’s court

ASI report suggests that a temple once stood where the mosque is now, and the Hindu side seeks to 'restore' original character of the place of worship under the law’s exemption clause.

On Camera

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.