Assistant (Legal) Vacancy At Paradip Port Authority.

The Paradip Port Authority, an autonomous body under Ministry of Port, Shipping & Waterways is inviting applications for the post of Assistant (Legal), purely on a contractual basis. Location: Odisha No. of Posts: 2 Remuneration: Rs. 35,000/- per month Educational Qualification: LL.B. Eligibility: • 5 years’ experience in legal work in a legal establishment/industrial/commercial/government undertaking. […]

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Supreme Court Allows Sub-Classification of Scheduled Castes for Separate Quotas, Overrules E.V. Chinnaiah Judgment.

A seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court, including Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices BR Gavai, Vikram Nath, Bela M. Trivedi, Pankaj Mithal, Manoj Misra, and Satish Chandra Sharma, ruled 6-1 in favor of allowing sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) to create separate quotas for the more disadvantaged groups within the SC categories. The […]

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Shahi Idgah Masjid Case: Allahabad High Court Rules Hindu Worshippers’ and Deity’s Suits Not Barred by Limitation or Places of Worship Acts.

The controversy centers around the Shahi Eidgah mosque in Mathura, reportedly constructed during Mughal emperor Aurangazeb’s reign on the site of a demolished temple believed to be Lord Krishna’s birthplace. In 1968, an agreement was reached between the Shri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sansthan (the temple management authority) and the Trust Shahi Masjid Eidgah, permitting both […]

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Supreme Court Upholds High Court Decision Invalidating Bihar’s Reservation Quota Increase

The Supreme Court was hearing an appeal from the Bihar government challenging the High Court’s decision. In 2023, the Bihar State legislature amended the Bihar Reservation of Vacancies in Posts and Services (For Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and Other Backward Classes) Act, 1991. This amendment was based on data showing that members of SC/ST and […]

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Pradeep Rai Files Defamation Case Against India Today and ABP News Over Alleged Links to Conman Sanjay Sherpuria

Pradeep Rai has initiated a criminal defamation lawsuit against Aroon Purie and the India Today Group for publishing articles that linked him to conman Sanjay Sherpuria. Sherpuria, a businessman from Lucknow, was arrested on allegations that he and his associates collected money by falsely claiming connections with the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and senior bureaucrats. […]

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Supreme Court Demands Clear Support for Muzaffarnagar Student’s Education After Communal Incident

The case concerns an incident in Muzaffarnagar where a teacher instructed students to slap a Muslim student while making communal remarks. Activist Tushar Gandhi subsequently filed a public interest litigation (PIL) requesting a thorough and timely investigation. Following the incident, the student transferred to a private school. The court previously instructed the State of Uttar […]

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Delhi High Court Clarifies Anticipatory Bail Procedure Under New Criminal Laws

The Delhi High Court has stated that the procedure for anticipatory bail applications concerning FIRs lodged before the enactment of new criminal laws should follow the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023. This applies specifically if such applications are filed on or after July 1, 2024. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani explained that Section […]

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Bombay High Court Grants Bail in D-Company Link Case, Citing Dawood Ibrahim as a Terrorist in Individual Capacity

The Bombay High Court recently made a significant ruling stating that Dawood Ibrahim, an underworld gangster, has been individually declared a terrorist by the Central Government. Consequently, any affiliation with him or his organization, the D-Company, does not automatically constitute membership in a terrorist organization under section 20 of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). […]

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Catalysts of Change: Exploring Women’s Empowerment in India in the 21st Century

Abstract: In the 21st century, the concept of women’s empowerment has gained significant attention, yet the reality often falls short of the rhetoric. Despite various governmental policies and programs aimed at addressing gender disparities, challenges persist, particularly in India. Women’s empowerment encompasses economic, social, and political dimensions, but inequalities persist due to factors such as […]

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