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“No Obligation To Nation Building?” Supreme Court On Medical Students’ Plea

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The court has sought a reply from the Katrnataka government and others. New Delhi: Can a medical student about to graduate seek exemption from rendering one-year public rural service just because they have studied at a private medical college? The poser came from a Supreme Court vacation bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Sanjay Karol…

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Making Form 17C Data Public Will Cause Confusion Among Voters: Poll Body

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It said uploading of Form 17C on the website can lead to mischief. New Delhi: The Election Commission of India on Wednesday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court saying disclosure of voter turnout data based on Form 17C (records of votes polled in each polling station) will cause confusion among voters as it will…

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AIIMS To Examine Condition Of Woman Seeking Abortion Of 25-Week Foetus

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The bench said it will list the matter for next Monday. (Representational) New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here to constitute a medical board to ascertain the physical condition of a woman and her 25-week foetus she wants aborted citing financial constraints. A vacation bench…

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In Supreme Court’s Order On Acquiring Private Property, A “Procedure” Caveat

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The bench said undue emphasis is laid on compensation to justify the power of compulsory acquisition. New Delhi: Compulsory acquisition of private properties will be unconstitutional if proper procedure is not established or followed before depriving a person of their right to property, the Supreme Court said on Thursday. In a significant verdict, the top…

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“No Exception” In Bail To Arvind Kejriwal: Supreme Court Amid Criticism

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New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s release on interim bail was “not an exception” the Supreme Court said today after the government complained that its decision has been criticised by many. “We have not made any exception for anybody. We said in our order what we felt was justified,” said a bench of Justices…

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Deport 17 Foreigners In Assam Detention Centre: Supreme Court Tells Centre

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New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Union of India to deport 17 foreigners languishing in a Assam detention centre, noting there is no offence registered against them. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan noted a report submitted by the State Legal Services Authority which stated that there are…

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Advocates Can’t be Held Liable For Deficiency In Service: Supreme Court

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The court was dealing with “deficiency in service” under the Consumer Protection Act. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that the complaint alleging “deficiency in service” against advocates would not be maintainable under the Consumer Protection Act (CP Act) as it noted that the legal profession is unique in nature and cannot be…

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Supreme Court Extends Defamation Proceedings Stay Against Arvind Kejriwal

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The top court had asked the trial court not to take up the defamation case till further orders. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday extended the stay on the defamation proceedings against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to allow time for the parties to explore the possibility of a settlement. Mr Kejriwal has challenged…

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Supreme Court Disposes Of Hemant Soren’s Petition Seeking Interim Bail

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Hemant Soren interim bail plea: Hemant Soren was arrested in January New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday disposed of the petition of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren seeking interim bail to campaign for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. The Supreme Court said that Mr Soren’s interim bail petition should be taken up along…

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