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1. Ahead of Eid, TMC's Mahua Moitra challenges cattle slaughter curbs in High Court

Ahead of Eid, TMC's Mahua Moitra challenges cattle slaughter curbs in High Court

Ahead of Eid, TMC's Mahua Moitra challenges cattle slaughter curbs in High Court Ahead of Eid, TMC's Mahua Moitra challenges cattle slaughter curbs in High Court Trinamool leader Mahua Moitra appeared before the Calcutta High Court as the party challenged West Bengal's notification limiting the slaughter of cows and buffaloes ahead of Eid. Trinamool leader Mahua Moitra speaking to media outside court. (Photo: Screengrab/) Trinamool Congress has challenged the West Bengal government’s recent notification regulating the slaughter of cows and buffaloes ahead of Eid, with MP Mahua Moitra appearing in the Calcutta High Court during the hearing on Wednesday. She argued that the restrictions would adversely affect poor cattle rearers in the state and sought an exemption. The petition was moved by Trinamool MLA Akhruzzaman, who challenged the state government’s notification that bars animal slaughter without a “fit certificate” issued by the authorities after assessing the age and physical condition of bulls, bullocks, cows, calves and buffaloes. Appearing before the court, Moitra argued that the notification would inflict financial losses on economically weaker sections dependent on cattle rearing for livelihood. “The notification issued by the State Government will result in financial loss for the poor people of the state. Poor people rear cattle with the expectation that selling them will provide some financial savings; however, the measures taken by the state administration will cause harm to the common people,” she submitted before the Bench. Speaking to the media outside the court, she added that the government order had destabilised a large section of people and adversely affected the festive prospects of the Muslim community. A large section of the population has been preparing for this, not just for the past 10 days, but throughout the…

2. Delhi High Court allows DU students debarred for low attendance to write exams

Delhi High Court allows DU students debarred for low attendance to write exams

Delhi High Court allows DU students debarred for low attendance to write exams Delhi High Court allows DU students debarred for low attendance to write exams The Delhi High Court stepped in to protect students barred from semester exams over low attendance. In urgent hearings, judges allowed them to sit for exams, with results subject to final rulings. A fresh controversy over attendance requirements at the University of Delhi has reached the Delhi High Court, after students were allegedly barred from appearing in their fourth semester examinations due to insufficient attendance. Multiple writ petitions were filed by affected students, including Prince Kumar and Prashant Thakur, challenging communications issued by the university dated May 6, 2026. The students argued that they were unfairly debarred despite having prepared for their examinations. The matter raised a key question before the court: whether students can be barred from examinations solely on the basis of attendance shortages when academic participation has already taken place. COURT INTERVENTION IN URGENT HEARING During hearings held on May 18 and May 19, 2026, the Delhi High Court took note of the urgency and interim hardship faced by the students. In its orders, the court permitted the petitioners to appear in their scheduled fourth semester examinations, including subjects such as: Managing Innovation and Transformation HR Analytics E-Business and Cyber Laws Ethics, Corporate Governance and Sustainability Knowledge Management International Human Resource Management However, the court clearly stated that the results of these examinations would remain subject to the final outcome of the ongoing petitions.

3. India loses 16 women every day to dowry violence

India loses 16 women every day to dowry violence India loses 16 women every day to dowry violence According to the National Crime Records Bureau, India recorded 5,737 dowry deaths in 2024 In just the

4. Supreme Court plea seeks CBI probe, President's rule over TVK trust vote win

Supreme Court plea seeks CBI probe, President's rule over TVK trust vote win

Supreme Court plea seeks CBI probe, President's rule over TVK trust vote win Supreme Court plea seeks CBI probe, President's rule over TVK trust vote win A PIL in the Supreme Court has sought President's Rule in Tamil Nadu over alleged horse-trading during the May 13 trust vote. The plea also seeks a court-monitored CBI investigation, saying the floor test was vitiated by corruption. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in the Supreme Court has sought the imposition of President’s Rule in Tamil Nadu over allegations of large-scale horse-trading during the May 13 trust vote won by the government led by C. Joseph Vijay and his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The plea has also demanded a court-monitored investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into alleged corruption linked to the floor test in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. The petition was filed by Madurai resident KK Ramesh, who accused the Vijay-led government of securing power through unethical political practices that allegedly undermined democratic principles. According to the plea, TVK failed to secure a clear majority in the Assembly elections and later obtained support through financial inducements and political pressure to win the confidence motion. “In the Tamil Nadu Assembly, some MLAs from other parties were allegedly involved in horse-trading, and huge sums of money were handed over to certain legislators by TVK. Some MLAs allegedly violated their party whip directions in exchange for monetary and other benefits,” the petition said.

5. How Lashkar Terrorist Directed Pahalgam Terror Attack From Pakistan: NIA Chargesheet

How Lashkar Terrorist Directed Pahalgam Terror Attack From Pakistan: NIA Chargesheet 26 tourists were killed in the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam

1. Vasantha vs. State of Tamil Nadu and Ors. (15.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0500/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether the Madras High Court erred in granting anticipatory bail to Karthikeyan Manikandan and Vasupradha, accused of cheating Vasantha, the appellan

2. Rambalak vs. State of U.P. (19.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0499/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of whether the High Court could issue directions regarding the execution of summons and coercive measures while exercising bail jurisdiction in the case

3. The State of Tamil Nadu vs. Ponnusamy and Ors. (19.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0498/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the appeal by the State of Tamil Nadu against the acquittal of Ponnusamy and others by the Madras High Court in a murder case involving a land dispute. The core is

4. Dinesh Kumar vs. Surta Nath and Ors. (29.04.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0496/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether Rule 4 of the U.P. Panchayat Raj (Settlement of Election Disputes) Rules, 1994, excludes the right to cross-examine witnesses in election petitions. The pa

5. Amit Katyal and Ors. vs. State of Haryana and Ors. (18.05.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0495/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether multiple FIRs against Amit Katyal and others, related to the real estate project "Brahma City/Krrish World," should be clubbed to prevent multiplicity of p

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