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Exclusion from temple may divide society, impact Hinduism: SC
The remark by a nine-judge bench Constitution bench came while hearing petitions related to discrimination against women at religious places, including the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala, and on the ambit and scope of religious freedom practised by multiple faiths.
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View AllPIL in SC seeks stringent guidelines for issuing Aadhaar cards to adolescents, adults
The Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay has also sought a direction to the authorities to install display boards at common service centres stating that the 12-digit unique identification number is only a "proof of identity" and not a proof of citizenship, address or date of birth.
Kumbh Mela: NGT stays tree-felling in Nashik till Apr 28; mayor defends move
The decision came during the hearing on the petition of Nashik-based environmentalist Manish Baviskar on Tuesday. The NGT asked the Nashik Municipal Corporation to present its side during the next hearing on April 28.
Google, Meta asked to remove 'defamatory' content linking Sandesara, family to fraud case
Senior Civil Judge-cum-Rent Controller Richa Sharma was hearing a civil suit seeking damages and directions to de-index and remove online content, including news reports and videos, which the plaintiff claimed were "false, malicious and defamatory".
Nashik court sends 'godman' Kharat to 5-day police custody in third rape case
In the third case, Kharat, who was first arrested in mid-March, is accused of sexually exploiting a seven-month pregnant woman, the wife of his office staffer.
Tribunal awards Rs 29.79 lakh compensation to Thane man injured in road accident
In an order dated April 6, a copy of which was made available on Wednesday, MACT Member R V Mohite held that the accident occurred due to the rash and negligent driving of the bus driver and fixed joint and several liability on the vehicle owner and insurer.
What happened in Supreme Court on Wednesday 8th April
5.31PM The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre how persons who are not devotees of Lord Ayyappa could challenge the customs of the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.
Important cases listed before Supreme Court on Thursday April 9:
Nine-judge SC constitution bench to hear review pleas related to entry of women in Sabarimala temple.
Haridwar: Triple talaq case triggers controversy over non-use of UCC provisions
Shaheen, a resident of Bandarjud village in the Buggawala area, filed a police complaint against her husband and his family, accusing them of harassing her for dowry, pronouncing triple talaq and pressuring her to undergo ‘halala’ for remarriage.
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Cooperation with investigation does not mean confession; Successive FIRs against an accused to ensure continued custody is abuse of process
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Exclusion from temple may divide society, impact Hinduism: SC
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Telangana HC adjourns hearing on Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea for Friday
Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia, who argued against Khera's petition, stressed that there is no political vendetta and that the petition is not maintainable before the Telangana High Court.
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Supreme Court permits passive euthanasia under stringent safeguards
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ITAT Delhi Bench Quashes Reassessment Proceedings Against Lalit Kumar Modi
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You want us to run entire country, asks SC; dismisses plea seeking sweeping directions
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ITAT Rules Against PCIT's Revisionary Powers in Mukul Rohatgi Case
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NCLAT Rules Committee of Creditors Can Litigate Within IBC Framework
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NGT directs Uttarakhand to expedite report on carrying capacity of tracks on pilgrimage routes
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NGT refuses to recall stay on Assam govt order diverting 1,600 forest guards for election duty
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NGT refuses to recall stay on Assam govt order diverting 1,600 forest guards for election duty
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GPS also mandatory for tankers carrying STP-treated water in NCT: NGT
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NGT sets up panel to examine 'illegal activities' along river Mahanadi in Odisha
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