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16Nov 2024

Rajasthan HC Dismisses SC/ST Act Charges in Verbal Abuse Case

Why in the news? The Rajasthan High Court dismissed SC/ST Act charges, ruling that derogatory terms used during an encroachment protest lacked caste references or intent to humiliate based on caste. Court’s Observation: The Rajasthan High Court ruled that terms like “Bhangi,” “Neech,” and “Bhikhari” are not caste names. Justice Birendra Kumar observed that the …

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25Oct 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna Appointed as Next Chief Justice of India

Why in the news? Justice Sanjiv Khanna will become India’s 51st Chief Justice on November 11, succeeding CJI DY Chandrachud. Known for landmark rulings, his term extends until May 13, 2025. Justice Sanjiv Khanna Appointed as Chief Justice of India: Justice Sanjiv Khanna has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India, with his …

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24Oct 2024

Supreme Court Allows States to Tax Industrial Alcohol

Why in the news? The Supreme Court ruled that states have the authority to tax industrial alcohol, overturning previous rulings and clarifying the federal balance between Centre and state powers. About the SC Ruling on Taxing Industrial Alcohol: A nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court ruled 8:1 that states can tax industrial alcohol, not just …

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