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When Liberty In Question, Courts Should Decide Pre-Arrest Bail Quickly: High Court
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday said when the question of liberty of a citizen is involved, it is necessary that the lower courts take up and decide applications seeking anticipatory bail either finally or at least for grant of interim protection.
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Article 21 Soul Of Constitution, Citizen's Liberty Paramount: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said that Article 21 is the soul of the Constitution as the liberty of a citizen is of paramount importance and the high court not expeditiously adjudicating matters related to it would deprive a person of this precious right.
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Liberty Of Citizen Is Of Paramount Importance, Says Supreme Court
The liberty of a citizen is of paramount importance and not deciding a matter pertaining to it expeditiously will deprive a person of the precious right guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has said.
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"Bar And Bench Worked Together For Equality For Citizens": Justice Siddharth Mridul
The bar and the bench are the two wheels of administration of justice and have always worked together to secure liberty, equality and justice for the people of this country, Manipur High Court's chief justice designate Justice Siddharth Mridul said.
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Let's Resolve To Build Society Based On Values Of Justice, Liberty: President On Christmas Eve
President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday greeted citizens on the eve of Christmas and urged them to resolve to build a society based on the values of justice and liberty by adopting the ideals and teachings of Jesus Christ in their lives.
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State Can't Dictate What We Eat, Drink: High Court Argues On Gujarat Prohibition Law
The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on maintainability of a batch of petitions challenging provisions of the state's Prohibition Act as contrary to the citizen's rights to privacy, life and personal liberty as enshrined in the Cons
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"Citizen's Liberty Can't Be Taken Away": Supreme Court On A Rejected Plea
Liberty of a citizen cannot be taken away, the Supreme Court has said while setting aside a Punjab and Haryana High Court order which had dismissed a plea filed by a man on the grounds that his lawyer had remained absent on four occasions during the hearing.
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"Lives Endangered," Says Former IPS Officer SR Darapuri Named In UP "Shame" List
Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer SR Darapuri on Sunday said the Uttar Pradesh government's move to name and shame protesters accused of inciting violence during demonstrations against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was a danger to the life and liberty of citizens not yet convicted by courts.
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Anticipatory Bail Should Not Be Limited To A Fixed Period: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that anticipatory bail granted to an accused on apprehension or threat of arrest should not invariably be limited to a fixed period, as it is not in larger societal interest to limit the liberty of citizens, and it could continue till the end of trial.
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Full Text Of President Ram Nath Kovind's Address On Republic Day Eve
President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of the 71st Republic Day. Conveying his heartfelt wishes, President Kovind said that the Constitution empowers every citizen with their rights, but also mandates them to adhere to the central tenets of democracy, i.e. justice, liberty, equality and fraternity:
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Emergency Was In Mind While Writing Order, Says Former Top Court Judge
Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, who retired as Supreme Court judge today, said that the wrongs done during the Emergency to trample the fundamental rights of the citizens were in his mind when the issue of safeguarding person's liberty cropped up in relation to the SC/ST Act hearing
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Aadhaar Case: Apple Gets Your Personal Data, Why Not The State, Asks Supreme Court
While hearing a challenge to the government's massive biometric or "Aadhaar" database, the Supreme Court today said that companies like Apple already have access to the personal data of users. "When one can share personal data with private players like Apple, why not share with it with the government? What's the difference?" asked Justice DY Chandr...
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'We Are Not A Society Of Angels': How Centre Defends Aadhaar - 10 Points
Facing a legal challenge to its law that makes an Aadhaar number a must for filing income tax returns, the central government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday during a three hour-long hearing that the need to uniquely identify tax payers outweigh interests such as the citizen's right to be let alone. The government, which has detected nearly 10 ...
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Democratic Republic Congo Must Guarantee 'Space' for Opposition Ahead of Vote: UN
The United Nations on Sunday called on the Democratic Republic of Congo to respect its citizens' civil liberties as the political climate has turned tense ahead of key elections next year.
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Will Defend Right and Liberty of Every Citizen, Says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in France
In a packed hall at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "We will ensure every citizen of every religion has an equal place... we will defend right and liberty of every citizen."
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When Liberty In Question, Courts Should Decide Pre-Arrest Bail Quickly: High Court
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday said when the question of liberty of a citizen is involved, it is necessary that the lower courts take up and decide applications seeking anticipatory bail either finally or at least for grant of interim protection.
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Article 21 Soul Of Constitution, Citizen's Liberty Paramount: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has said that Article 21 is the soul of the Constitution as the liberty of a citizen is of paramount importance and the high court not expeditiously adjudicating matters related to it would deprive a person of this precious right.
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Liberty Of Citizen Is Of Paramount Importance, Says Supreme Court
The liberty of a citizen is of paramount importance and not deciding a matter pertaining to it expeditiously will deprive a person of the precious right guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has said.
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"Bar And Bench Worked Together For Equality For Citizens": Justice Siddharth Mridul
The bar and the bench are the two wheels of administration of justice and have always worked together to secure liberty, equality and justice for the people of this country, Manipur High Court's chief justice designate Justice Siddharth Mridul said.
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Let's Resolve To Build Society Based On Values Of Justice, Liberty: President On Christmas Eve
President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday greeted citizens on the eve of Christmas and urged them to resolve to build a society based on the values of justice and liberty by adopting the ideals and teachings of Jesus Christ in their lives.
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State Can't Dictate What We Eat, Drink: High Court Argues On Gujarat Prohibition Law
The Gujarat High Court on Wednesday reserved its order on maintainability of a batch of petitions challenging provisions of the state's Prohibition Act as contrary to the citizen's rights to privacy, life and personal liberty as enshrined in the Cons
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"Citizen's Liberty Can't Be Taken Away": Supreme Court On A Rejected Plea
Liberty of a citizen cannot be taken away, the Supreme Court has said while setting aside a Punjab and Haryana High Court order which had dismissed a plea filed by a man on the grounds that his lawyer had remained absent on four occasions during the hearing.
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"Lives Endangered," Says Former IPS Officer SR Darapuri Named In UP "Shame" List
Former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer SR Darapuri on Sunday said the Uttar Pradesh government's move to name and shame protesters accused of inciting violence during demonstrations against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) was a danger to the life and liberty of citizens not yet convicted by courts.
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Anticipatory Bail Should Not Be Limited To A Fixed Period: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that anticipatory bail granted to an accused on apprehension or threat of arrest should not invariably be limited to a fixed period, as it is not in larger societal interest to limit the liberty of citizens, and it could continue till the end of trial.
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Full Text Of President Ram Nath Kovind's Address On Republic Day Eve
President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation on the eve of the 71st Republic Day. Conveying his heartfelt wishes, President Kovind said that the Constitution empowers every citizen with their rights, but also mandates them to adhere to the central tenets of democracy, i.e. justice, liberty, equality and fraternity:
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Emergency Was In Mind While Writing Order, Says Former Top Court Judge
Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, who retired as Supreme Court judge today, said that the wrongs done during the Emergency to trample the fundamental rights of the citizens were in his mind when the issue of safeguarding person's liberty cropped up in relation to the SC/ST Act hearing
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Aadhaar Case: Apple Gets Your Personal Data, Why Not The State, Asks Supreme Court
While hearing a challenge to the government's massive biometric or "Aadhaar" database, the Supreme Court today said that companies like Apple already have access to the personal data of users. "When one can share personal data with private players like Apple, why not share with it with the government? What's the difference?" asked Justice DY Chandr...
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'We Are Not A Society Of Angels': How Centre Defends Aadhaar - 10 Points
Facing a legal challenge to its law that makes an Aadhaar number a must for filing income tax returns, the central government told the Supreme Court on Wednesday during a three hour-long hearing that the need to uniquely identify tax payers outweigh interests such as the citizen's right to be let alone. The government, which has detected nearly 10 ...
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Democratic Republic Congo Must Guarantee 'Space' for Opposition Ahead of Vote: UN
The United Nations on Sunday called on the Democratic Republic of Congo to respect its citizens' civil liberties as the political climate has turned tense ahead of key elections next year.
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Will Defend Right and Liberty of Every Citizen, Says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in France
In a packed hall at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "We will ensure every citizen of every religion has an equal place... we will defend right and liberty of every citizen."
