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The full text of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud’s recent judgment on illegal demolitions in Uttar Pradesh mentions “justice through bulldozers is unknown to any civilised system of jurisprudence.” The Supreme Court on Wednesday had pulled up the UP government for an “illegal” demolition in 2019 while issuing directions to all states and Union Territories (UT) on the procedure to be followed during road-widening and removal of encroachments. A bench of Chief Justice Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra had also directed the UP government to pay Rs 25 lakh compensation to the man whose house was razed in 2019 for a road-widening project. “… There is a grave danger that if… Read More »“Unknown To Any Civilised System”: Supreme Court On ‘Bulldozer Justice’

<p>Outgoing United States President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are set to meet in the Oval Office on November 13, the White House informed on Friday. At the invitation of President Joe Biden, President-elect Donald Trump will meet with him in the Oval Office on Wednesday at 11:00 am, according to a <a href=”https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/11/09/statement-from-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-4/”>statement</a> released by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.</p> <p>As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Trump has pledged an extensive agenda for his forthcoming administration. Over more than a year of policy announcements, he has put forward plans that combine traditional conservative policies with a more populist approach, particularly on trade and a modified stance on America&rsquo;s global role. His proposals include… Read More »US Election Results: Biden, Trump Oval Office Meet Set For Nov 13 As Focus Shifts To New Govt’s Policy Agenda

The Enforcement Directorate’s Srinagar Zonal Office has filed a Prosecution Complaint against conman Kiran Patel who availed of security from the Jammu and Kashmir administration by passing himself off as a Prime Minister’s Office functionary and also duped several Gujarat-based businessmen by promising them opportunities in the Kashmir Valley, an official statement said on Saturday. The complaint, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, was filed before the special PMLA court, Srinagar, on October 28 and the court has issued notice to Patel, a resident of Ahmedabad, to appear before it on November 27. The ED initiated its investigation on the basis of the FIR registered by Nishat Police Station, Srinagar, against Patel and others for… Read More »Conman Who Pretended To Be Official From PM’s Office Charged By Probe Agency

<p>Qatar has chosen to halt its primary mediation efforts between Hamas and Israel, officials confirmed on Saturday. However, Qatar is expected to resume its role if both sides demonstrate &ldquo;serious political willingness&rdquo; to negotiate a resolution to the Gaza conflict, according to an official with Egypt, the other key mediator.</p> <p>A diplomatic source with knowledge of the decision revealed that Israel, Hamas, and the United States were informed. The source also noted that &ldquo;the Hamas political office no longer serves its purpose&rdquo; in Qatar as a result.</p> <p>According to a report by the Associated Press, a senior Hamas official acknowledged Qatar&rsquo;s suspension of mediation efforts, stating, &ldquo;But no one asked us to leave.&rdquo; Qatar&rsquo;s decision… Read More »Qatar Decides To Halt Mediation In Hamas-Israel Conflict, Questions ‘Political Willingness’ For Resolution

Customs officials seized hydroponic weed worth Rs 14.9 crore from two passengers at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport here, an official said on Saturday. Acting on a tip-off, officials intercepted two passengers who had arrived from Bangkok on Friday and seized 14.9 kg of the contraband, the official said. Drugs kept in 14 packets were concealed in cartons in the duo’s luggage, an official said. The passengers were arrested under relevant sections of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and further investigation is underway to ascertain to whom they were delivering the contraband. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)