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Why was Vikas Dubey on bail despite 63 cases against him, SC asks UP govt

The Supreme Court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to submit all orders that allowed Vikas Dubey to be released on bail.

SC dismisses 2 ‘frivolous’ petitions for preserving artefacts found at Ram Janmabhoomi

The top court also imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh each on the two petitioners and asked them to pay it within one month.

Central Vista project will save govt Rs 1,000 crore annually, CPWD tells Supreme Court

After Central Vista redevelopment, new Lok Sabha chamber will accommodate 876 members, and 1,224 during a joint session, CPWD says in affidavit submitted to SC.

Loans, part-time jobs, PM CARES: Lawyers grasp at straws as Covid leaves them out of work 

Since the Covid-19 lockdown was announced on 25 March, courts have only been taking up ‘urgent’ matters, with no certainty so far on when normal hearings can resume.

Delhi Gymkhana moves NCLAT, says clubs have absolute freedom to govern themselves

At NCLAT, Delhi Gymkhana Club challenges 26 June order passed by NCLT, which had directed the government to appoint two members on the club's general committee.

Kerala rape convict priest’s plea to marry survivor not new — here are similar cases from past

Robin Vadakkumchery, who was sentenced to 20 years in prison for raping & impregnating a minor girl, has moved Kerala HC, seeking to marry the survivor & take care of the child.

Integrating two Lutyens’ bungalows into one — work on CJI’s new residence-cum-office begins

The 5, Krishan Menon Marg, which is the official residence of the CJI, will be combined with the adjacent 7, Krishna Menon Marg to establish a bigger residence-cum-office. 

Vikas Dubey encounter was not fake, he died in cross-firing, UP Police tell Supreme Court

The UP Police submitted an affidavit before the top court, which comes in response to a batch of petitions seeking a judicial probe into the alleged fake encounter.

Doesn’t violate Motor Vehicles Act — HC directs registration of Ambassador car with artwork

Chandigarh-based lawyer Ranjit Malhotra sought directions from the HC to register an Ambassador Grand Harit-C-1800 (BSIII) in his name after the transport department refused to do so.

SC lawyers give 50p each to raise Rs 100 for advocate fined for accusing registry of bias

On 6 July, SC dismissed Reepak Kansal’s petition alleging that its registry gave preferential treatment to influential law firms & litigants while listing matters.

On Camera

AI is doing the brave work humans are still squeamish about—using they/them pronouns

The hullaballoo over LinkedIn bot’s pronoun use comes on a day when CJI DY Chandrachud used the phrase ‘pregnant person’ in his judgment. It is a thing now. Get with the programme.

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.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Iranian fishing vessel, rescues six Indian crew members

The ICG said in a statement that the boat was seized and brought to Kochi for further investigation on May 6.

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.