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DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand high court (HC), while hearing a petition concerning the nomadic Van Gujjar tribe — who inhabit areas around reserve forests and primarily engage in cattle-rearing — said that “they may carry out self-cultivation of the land in question but cannot engage in commercial activities.” The court’s response came following a submission by amicus…
New Delhi: Observing that preventive detention can’t be used just to prolong the custody of stubborn offenders, the SC has said it cannot be invoked because there is apprehension that an accused may not mend ways and commit another crime after getting bail. SC said if an accused commits fresh offence while on bail, then…
A legal battle over music rights resurfaced in Chennai today, as the long-standing case involving Ilaiyaraaja’s songs and their usage on digital platforms was taken up for hearing. The dispute originally dates back to 2010, when Music Master, a Chennai-based music company, filed a case in the Madras High Court claiming ownership over the audio…
If the US Supreme Court rules against President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs, the treasury has more than enough funds to pay for the tariff refunds, treasury secretary Scott Bessent said. The timeline of payments, however, might extend to weeks or even a year, he told Reuters. In an interview, Bessent said he doubted the court…
Injuries are common in the NBA games. However, the game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the orlando magic saw an unusual incident. One of the most beloved referees within the league, Bill Kennedy, sustained a non-contact injury and had to be carted to the locker room. The entire incident was captured in a clip and…
Marriages, though comforting and life-long, are also incredibly hard, which is why divorce has become relatively common these days, and with good reason, helping both partners move on from an unhappy marriage, and (hopefully) find someone who is more suited to them. However, what happens when a couple decides to not ‘divorce’, yet stay under…
KOLKATA: Aftershocks of the showdown between Enforcement Directorate (ED) and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over raids on Trinamool-linked political consultancy I-PAC jolted Calcutta high court Friday, prompting Justice Suvra Ghosh to postpone hearing petitions filed by either side till Jan 14 on grounds of “enormous disturbance and commotion” in the courtroom.The judge, seemingly annoyed…
In a significant legal development, a Delhi court has officially charged RJD chief Lalu Prasad, along with his family and 41 others, in connection with the railway land-for-jobs scandal. The ruling NDA coalition, comprising the BJP and JD(U), has ramped up its criticism, labeling the actions of Lalu’s family as a ‘criminal enterprise. PATNA: The…
NEW DELHI: As animal rights activists submitted that stray dogs need not be removed from premises of public institutions like hospitals and colleges as they are not a threat to humans and that both can live peacefully, Supreme Court on Friday said the picture projected by them in favour of the canines is different from…
Investors are anticipating that the decision could either trigger a sharp surge in the Sensex and Nifty or exacerbate the turbulence. (AI image) Will the world continue to face US President Donald Trump tariffs or will the Supreme Court in America deem them illegal? It’s an important factor in the minds of investors world over,…
