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Karnataka High Court quashed an FIR against RTI activist Snehamayi Krishna, calling it retaliatory after he accused a government official of theft from a temple. Court cited abuse of process.
Gujarat High Court emphasizes gender diversity and technical expertise in arbitrator appointments, noting only 29.97% of appointees are women. Parties, counsel, and institutions are urged to improve representation.
Over 500 candidates affected as Chhattisgarh High Court upholds cancellation of State Tax Inspector exams citing large-scale irregularities, orders fresh recruitment.
The Kerala High Court ruled that dharnas, hunger strikes, and satyagraha have no place in academic institutions, affirming that educational spaces must remain insulated from political agitation.
The Karnataka High Court struck down a land regularisation committee chaired by a losing Congress candidate, calling the appointment a misuse of public office. The ruling reinforces neutrality in administrative appointments.
Delhi High Court rules that violation of reinvestment rules under NRNR Accounts attracts penalty under FEMA, but not automatic confiscation of assets.
Allahabad High Court directs Uttar Pradesh to pay ₹1.25 lakh compensation for five-day illegal detention, citing investigating officer's "arrogance of authority".
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan has approached the Supreme Court against his immediate arrest by the ED after being granted bail and released from jail in a dual PAN card case by the Allahabad High Court.
The RBI has notified the removal of three entries from the UNSC ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions list under Section 51A of the UAPA, 1967. Financial institutions may unfreeze assets subject to due verification and reporting.
The RBI has updated financial institutions on amendments to the UNSC's ISIL (Da'esh) and Al-Qaida sanctions list, adding three entries under Section 51A of the UAPA, 1967. Entities must freeze assets and cease financial dealings with listed individuals.
The Reserve Bank of India has directed all financial institutions to amend entries in the UNSC 1988 Taliban sanctions list under Section 51A of the UAPA, 1967. Five entries have been updated, requiring immediate compliance from regulated entities.
RBI notifies removal of 3 entries from UNSC’s ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions list under Section 51A of UAPA, 1967, requiring updates to freezing orders.
RBI instructs financial institutions to amend systems for 3 new additions to the UNSC 1267/1989 ISIL and Al-Qaida sanctions list under UAPA, 1967.