Ryan Student Murder: Teen Denied Bail, Moves 2 More Applications - 08.01.2018

The Sessions Court struck down the defence lawyer’s argument that the teenager be given ‘default bail’ since the CBI failed to file a chargesheet within a month.

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No Need to Reopen Mahatma Gandhi Assassination Case, Amicus Curiae Tells SC - 08.01.2018

On Monday, senior advocate Amarendra Sharan mentioned the matter before a bench headed by Justice SA Bobde. He informed the court that his report has concluded there is no necessity to re-investigate the assassination after six decades.

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Right to Privacy Effect? Constitution Bench to Review Supreme Court's 2013 Verdict on Gay Sex - 08.01.2018

The Supreme Court’s decision to revisit its verdict comes months after judges on a Constitution Bench denounced discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.

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Muslim Clerics Welcome Loudspeaker Ban, Term it in 'Interest of Nation' - 08.01.2018

After being pulled up by the Allahabad High Court over noise pollution, the Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday issued detailed directives on the use of permanently installed loudspeakers at public places.

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Exclusive | Was Part of Many Fake Encounters, Ordered to Kill by Superiors: Manipur Cop to SC - 08.01.2018

Still awaiting a chance to make a judicial confession, Herojit Singh tells Supreme Court that he can help contribute to the investigation since he was “present at many of these fake encounters”.

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National Anthem in Cinemas: Govt Forms Panel to Frame New Guidelines - 08.01.2018

The government has urged the Court to meanwhile continue with its 2016 order that made playing of the Anthem mandatory for cinema halls, apart from obligating people to stand.

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Hyderabad High Court Asks Govt To Crack Down on Illegal Cockfighting in Andhra - 08.01.2018

Preparations are in full swing in private farms where such events are usually held. The demand for the roosters are high. Depending on the breed, roosters are being sold from Rs 10,000 to whopping Rs 1, 50, 000.

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India's Judge-population Ratio Goes up Marginally - 07.01.2018

Based on the 2011 census and sanctioned strength of judges of the Supreme Court, the 24 high courts and numerous subordinate courts, the ratio stands at 19.66 judges per million (10 lakh) people.

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CBI Court Convicts 2 for Cheating in Bofors Offshoot Case - 07.01.2018

India had inked a deal with Swedish company Bofors for the supply of 400 155-mm Howitzer guns for the worth Rs 1,437 crore in 1986 through a counter trade agreement.

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SC to Examine if Pictorial, Textual Warnings on Cigarette Packs Serve Any Purpose - 07.01.2018

On Monday, when the Supreme Court takes up the issue of pictorial warnings on cigarette packs and tobacco products, it would also scrutinise whether the textual warning about cancer should be printed or not.

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