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Punjab and Haryana High Court Quashes Haryana’s 75% Private Job Reservation Law

The Punjab and Haryana High Court, on November 17, declared the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2020, unconstitutional. The law, which mandated 75% reservation in private...

November 20, 2023

US Supreme Court Introduces Ethics Code Amid Controversy and Pressure

The US Supreme Court has taken a significant step by releasing its first-ever code of conduct, aiming to address mounting criticism and concerns surrounding ethics scandals involving some...

November 15, 2023

Parliamentary Panel Recommends Stricter Penalties for Food Adulteration in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

A parliamentary panel has expressed concerns over the adequacy of penalties for food adulteration in the proposed Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and has recommended stricter measures. The committee...

November 15, 2023

GPS Tracker Anklet: Monitoring Accused Individuals and the Legal Implications

In recent news, Ghulam Mohammad Bhat, accused of offenses under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), was released on bail with a special condition imposed by a National...

November 14, 2023

SC Guidelines on Speedy Disposal of Criminal Cases Against MPs and MLAs

The Supreme Court of India has issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at expediting the resolution of criminal cases against Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs)....

November 10, 2023

Goa High Court Orders Tiger Reserve in Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary

On July 24, 2023, the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court issued significant directives to the Goa government regarding the establishment of a tiger reserve in the...

November 1, 2023

Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Election Symbol Allotment

The Supreme Court’s recent decision to dismiss a petition by the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) party in Telangana, challenging the allotment of election symbols to other parties, has...

October 24, 2023

Sworn Affidavits and “Approver Affidavits” in Legal Context

A sworn affidavit is a legal document in which a person makes a formal statement or declaration, typically before a notary or an officer of the court. In...

October 23, 2023

Supreme Court Identifies Gap in Implementation of Sexual Harassment Laws at Small Workplaces

The Supreme Court of India has identified a significant gap in the implementation of laws against sexual harassment in workplaces, particularly at small establishments and domestic work settings....

October 21, 2023

Supreme Court Mandates Compensation for Sewer Deaths and Disabilities

In a significant move, the Supreme Court of India has taken a strong stance on the issue of sewer deaths in the country. The court has ruled that...

October 21, 2023

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