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SC defers Azam Khan petition challenging his age certification

SC defers Azam Khan petition challenging his age certification

New Delhi, Nov 5 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday deferred the plea by Samajwadi Party leader Mohd Abdullah Azam Khan Challenging the 2023 Allahabad High Court order refusing to stay his conviction in a 15 year old case leading to his disqualification as an MLA
Khan has pleaded that he was a juvenile when the offence happened and sought suspension of his conviction
Khan was convicted for offence during a Dharna staged along with his father. He was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment under Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

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Government hikes sugarcane MSP to Rs 355 per quintal

Government hikes sugarcane MSP to Rs 355 per quintal

30 Apr 2025 | 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Apr 30 (UNI) The government on Wednesday approved the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of sugarcane at Rs 355 per quintal for the sugar season 2025-26.

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SC stays FIR against Kerala CM’s chief principal secy K M Abraham; issues notice to CBI

SC stays FIR against Kerala CM’s chief principal secy K M Abraham; issues notice to CBI

30 Apr 2025 | 5:43 PM

New Delhi, Apr 30 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the registration of an FIR against K M Abraham, Chief Principal Secretary to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, which was ordered by the Kerala High Court in connection with allegations of amassing disproportionate assets.

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Government decides to hold caste census

Government decides to hold caste census

30 Apr 2025 | 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Apr 30 (UNI) In a landmark decision, the government on Wednesday decided to include caste enumeration in the forthcoming census, marking the first such step since independence.

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SC recognizes Right to Digital Access under Article 21

SC recognizes Right to Digital Access under Article 21

30 Apr 2025 | 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Apr 30 (UNI) In a landmark judgment aimed at ensuring digital inclusion for the marginalised, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Central Government and financial regulatory bodies to revise digital Know Your Customer (e-KYC) norms to make them accessible for persons with facial disfigurement due to acid attacks and individuals with visual impairments.

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SC questions advocate Prashant Bhushan on India's poverty status

SC questions advocate Prashant Bhushan on India's poverty status

30 Apr 2025 | 5:06 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday posed a pointed question to advocate Prashant Bhushan, asking whether India still carries the tag of a poor country, while hearing a suo motu matter related to the welfare of migrant workers during the Covid-19 lockdown.

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