Child Welfare Committee
High Court
Gujarat HC: Petition filed for adopting an abandoned girl child found near Deesa Railway Station
A petition was filed under Article 226 of the constitution to grant Permission for adopting an abandoned girl child in the interest of justice. Facts of the Case The petitioner, aged about 32 years, housewife, residing with her husband viz. Timir...
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Delhi High Court Seeks Response From Centre, RBI in PIL to Regulate Online Lending Platforms
A notice had been issued by the Delhi HC in a PIL that sought regulation of online lending platforms...
Supreme Court
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This Case concerns the appeal against the conviction under the charges of kidnapping and discussed whether the punishment was to be enhanced or not. Brief...
High Court
Delhi HC to Municipal Corp: Paucity of Funds Not an Excuse for Non-Payment of Salaries and Pensions
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US Supreme Court Reinstates Restriction on Abortion Pills
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Supreme Court
Supreme Court Upheld “Environmental Rule of Law” in NGT Decision to Demolish Illegal Hotel on Forest Land
This case concerns the dispute relating to the additional construction of hotel-cum-restaurant structure in the Bus Stand Complex along with a bus stand and...