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7-judge SC bench starts hearing on ‘Hindutva’ judgement

7-judge SC bench starts hearing on ”Hindutva” judgement

PTI | October 18, 2016 9:07 pm

Court denies permanent exemption for CM in riots case

A local court here has refused to grant Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma permanent exemption from appearance in court for hearings in the 13-year-old Gopalganj communal riots case.

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Media can’t declare guilt or innocence of accused pending trial: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court on Thursday ruled that comments by the media declaring an accused guilty or innocent while a criminal case is still pending does not fall under protected free speech under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India

# India

Nadda launches scheme for strengthening medical device industry

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Friday launched the scheme for strengthening the medical device industry in a bid to provide it a big boost.