Discrimination in prisons
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States and Union Territories have been directed to revise and change the prison manuals to end caste-based allotment of work.

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Justice Rudra Prakash Mishra Patna HC pending salary
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The aggrieved High Court Judge had approached the Supreme Court stating that he had not received any salary since his appointment due to absence of a General Provident Fund (GPF) account.

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1992-93 Bombay Riots
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The 1992 and 1993 riots in Bombay were triggered by the demolition of Babri Masjid and led to unfortunate 900 death, 168 persons missing and about 2036 suffered injuries.

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Delhi Air Pollution
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Stubble burning is the practice where farmers ignite straw stubble left in the fields after harvesting grains such as wheat and paddy. This method is used to ready the land for the next crop cycle. While it is the most convenient and cost-effective way to clear fields, it significantly deteriorates air quality.

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Same sex marriage thailand marriage equality
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Thailand’s Marriage Equality Law received assent of King Maha Vajiralongkorn on 24-9-2024, thereby effectively paving the way for the Bill to become Act which will come into force from 22-1-2025.

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Judges remarks
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“Casual observation may indicate personal biases especially when perceived to be directed at a certain gender or community. One must be wary of making patriarchal or misogynistic comments”

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NRI quota admissions
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Supreme Court called broadening the definition of NRI candidate a ‘money-spinning tactic’.

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Bombay High Court
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The case relates to IT Rules Amendment, 2023, when it allowed the government to set up Fact-Check Units (FCUs) to tackle misinformation against it, sparking fears of censorship and a chilling effect on free speech.

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Appointment of Judges Collegium recommendations
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The Court was hearing a PIL seeking directions for the Union Government clear the Collegium recommendations. The Court is also due to hear a contempt petition filed by State of Jharkhand vis-a-vis delay in clearing the transfer of Justice MS Ramachandra Rao, for appointment as next Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court.

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Karnataka High Court
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These guidelines have come in the wake of a suo motu case concerning the controversial ‘Pakistan’ and ‘undergarment’ comments made by Karnataka High Court judge, Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda.

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All India Bar Exam 2024 final year law students appearing
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It is to be noted that 5-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court in Bar Council of India v. Bonnie Foi Law College, 2023 SCC OnLine SC 130, had suggested that final-year law students could be allowed to take AIBE.

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Manipulated listing of cases
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Supreme Court suspected potential manipulation, indicating that someone might be purposely controlling the listing process.

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Justice V Srishananda
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Justice Vedavyasachar Srishananda was appointed as Additional Judge of the Karnataka High Court and taken oath on 04-05-2020 and was made permanent judge on 25-09-2021.

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Kolkata Rape and Murder case
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Supreme Court also asked the State Government to take necessary steps to ensure biometric facilities for controlling access to the duty rooms and rest rooms.

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Delhi High Court
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Allegedly, the coaching-institute was illegally running a library in the basement where the three students got stuck in a flood and died.

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Dhol Tasha Zanj units
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The NGT had directed to restrict the total number of Dhol, Tasha, Zanj Groups to only 30 per group along with real time monitoring of noise pollution around each Ganesh pandal and initiating criminal proceedings against the violators.

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MCIA Council
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The Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA) Council is responsible for the implementation of the MCIA Rules.

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Delhi High Court
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The tweet stemmed from an interview of Manu Bhaker conducted by Rohan Dua after she won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympics.

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Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court
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Action Plan for the year 2023-24 for District Judiciary in the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh — Additional Guidelines & Formation of ‘District Case Management System Committee’.

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Bhushan Steel former MD Neeraj Singal
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Neeraj Singal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on 09-06-2023 in a bank fraud and money laundering case

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