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Supreme Court on Aadhar, PAN Row: We Cannot Preclude Parliament from Enacting Statutory Provisions - 28.04.2017

Supreme Court has put a poser as to why there was no objection from lawmakers on Government's decision to make Aadhaar mandatory for making PAN cards, a move which was given effect by latest Budget from July 1.

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Supreme Court to Govt on SYL Row: Amid Talks, Make Sure to Uphold Dignity of Court's Decree - 28.04.2017

Supreme Court has said that dignity of its decree passed in Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal case must be maintained and the directions implemented.

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Supreme Court Says 'FIRs' Sine Qua Non For Encounters Even in AFSPA Areas - 28.04.2017

Supreme Court has upheld its direction for mandatory registration of FIR against Armed Forces Personnel, even in disturbed areas under Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA), for every encounter death despite Centre pleading that this order could jeopardise efforts to maintain peace and security.

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Supreme Court on Lokpal Row: Not Mandatory to Give Primacy to CJI's Opinion in Every Appointment - 28.04.2017

Supreme Court has held that Constitution does not mandate that in all matters concerning appointment to various offices in different bodies, primacy must be accorded to opinion of Chief Justice or his nominee.

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Bombay HC Says 'No' to Dismissal of Appeals, Unless Matter Decided on Merits - 28.04.2017

Bombay High Court has held that an Appellate Court cannot dismiss an appeal exercising its jurisdiction under Section 386 of CrPC, unless the matter has been decided on merits.

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Bombay HC to Law Colleges: Complete Admission Process Without BCI's Consent, Approval - 28.04.2017

Bombay High Court has directed completion of admission process to law colleges for this academic year within stipulated time without Bar Council of India’s consent or approval.

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Madras HC Quashes ‘Worst Judgment’, Says 'Let This be Last Ruling Ever Written on Communal Grounds' - 28.04.2017

Madras High Court has set aside a Judgment delivered by District & Sessions Judge No.II, Kancheepuram observing that impugned judgment is a classic example as to how a Court of Law in this Country should not pen down a judgment.

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SC: Accused’s Custody Duration Not Court’s Concern In Serious Offences - 27.04.2017

Supreme Court, while holding that bail cannot be granted on sole ground that accused was in custody for a long time, has said that when seriousness of offence is high, the mere fact that he was in jail for however long time should not be the concern of the Courts.

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SC Forwards Justice Sinha Report To UP Govt To Decide Compensation Over 2006 Meerut Fire - 27.04.2017

SC has ordered handing over of probe report submitted by Former Judge Justice S B Sinha on 2006 Meerut fire which claimed 60 lives, which fixed responsibilities and liabilities on State Government and organizers, to Uttar Pradesh Government for it to take a stand on disbursement of compensation.

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Bombay HC: Appellate Court Can’t Dismiss Appeal Under S.386 Without Considering it on Merits - 27.04.2017

Bombay High Court has held that an Appellate Court cannot dismiss an appeal exercising its jurisdiction under Section 386, unless matter has been decided on merits.

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