Bharat Bhushan

Bharat Bhushan

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Advocate in Supreme Court

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Kerala High Court Rejects Request to Install Saffron Flags at Temple, Emphasizing Temples’ Non-Political Sanctity

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The Kerala High Court has recently dismissed a petition seeking permission to place saffron flags within the premises of the Muthupilakkadu Sree Parthasarathy temple. The judgment in the case of R Sreenath & Anr. v State of Kerala & Ors. underscores that the use of temple grounds for political purposes, such as displaying flags associated […]

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Bombay High Court Orders Provision of Boats and Life Jackets to Aid Village Crossing Snake-Infested Dam Reservoir

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The Bombay High Court, Aurangabad bench, has taken a compassionate stance to assist the residents of Bhiw Dhanora village in overcoming the perilous journey across the snake-infested waters of the Jaikwadi dam reservoir, which they must undertake to access schools and essential facilities. In response to a newspaper report published on August 27 by the […]

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Delhi High Court Clears Air India Pilot in Breath Analyser Test Case

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The Delhi High Court has recently dismissed criminal proceedings against a commercial pilot who faced accusations of flying an Air India plane between Delhi and Bangalore without undergoing mandatory pre-flight breath analyser tests. The case, titled Arvind Kathpalia v. State, involved a host of charges, including forgery, filed by the Delhi Police against the pilot. […]

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Supreme Court Joins National Judicial Data Grid: Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s Announcement

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Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud made a significant announcement on Thursday, revealing that the Supreme Court of India is now seamlessly integrated into the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG) platform. Previously, the apex court operated outside the ambit of NJDG. This innovative platform, a collaborative effort between the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and […]

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Uttarakhand High Court Orders Review of Two Questions in Civil Judge Preliminary Exam

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In a recent development, the Uttarakhand High Court has issued an order directing the State Public Service Commission to form an Expert Committee tasked with a thorough reexamination of the responses to two questions featured in the Uttarakhand Judicial Service Civil Judge Preliminary Examination of 2023. This legal action stemmed from the case of Tarun […]

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Supreme Court Declines Urgent Hearing on VVPAT Tally Plea, Sets Date for November

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New Delhi, September 6, 2023 – In a recent development, the Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an urgent plea seeking directions to mandate the tallying of Voter-Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) slips with votes cast via Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The case, titled “Association for Democratic Reforms v. Election Commission of India and others,” was […]

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Supreme Court Dismisses PIL on Fraudulent Religious Conversions Targeting Hindus and Minors

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New Delhi, September 6, 2023 – The Supreme Court of India made a significant decision on Wednesday, dismissing a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought directions for the Central government to combat fraudulent religious conversions, particularly those involving Hindus and minors. The petitioner’s counsel passionately argued that Hindus and minors were increasingly becoming victims of […]

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Challenging Corruption Allegations, Revision Petition Filed in Kerala High Court

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A significant development has unfolded in Kerala as a revision petition has been filed before the Kerala High Court, contesting the refusal of a vigilance court to order an investigation into allegations of bribery and misuse of power involving high-ranking public officials in the state. The accused individuals include Kerala’s Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, and […]

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Supreme Court Condemns Bihar Courts and Authorities in Controversial Death-Row Case

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In a scathing rebuke, the Supreme Court of India on Monday expressed deep concern and dismay over the handling of a death-row case involving the rape and murder of a ten-year-old girl in Bihar. The case, titled “Munna Pandey vs State of Bihar,” has raised serious questions about the conduct of a Bihar trial court, […]

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