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Palak Kalra

Palak Kalra

SC Dismisses Petition to Change the Name Of the Country to “Bharat“, Says India Is Already Called Bharat In the Constitution

A Writ Petition filed in the Supreme Court sought to change the name of the country from “India” to “Bharat”. Petitioner’s Submission The Petitioner submitted before the Hon’ble Supreme Court, saying that the country should be acknowledged by a real and authentic name which is Bharat. This is because the

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Supreme Court Grants Permission to Tamil Nadu Government to Use Floors of Hospital Facing Demolition Action for COVID-19 Treatment

On 27.05.2020, the Supreme Court granted permission to Tamil Nadu Government to use four floors. The hospital is currently facing demolition action on the ground of unauthorised construction. This decision comes in light of the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Facts On 03.06.2019, the Supreme Court stayed the demolition of the

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Bar Council of India says Virtual Courts Cannot Serve Justice

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Courts are operating through video conferencing. In regards to virtual proceedings, the BCI recently stated that it does not serve justice. BCI’s Opinion The Bar Council Of India is a body that regulates the legal profession in India. It criticised this method of video conferencing and

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Supreme Court: India’s Freedom will be Safe as Long as Journalists can Speak Truth to the Power Without Being Chilled by a Threat

Arnab Ranjan Goswami filed a Writ Petition before the Supreme Court. The petitioner claimed that there has been a violation of Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution confers the freedom of speech and expression to an individual. Facts of the Case On 16.04.2020, a broadcast happened

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