Top news of the day: Supreme Court overrules majority verdict in 1998 JMM bribery case; Supreme Court grants AAP time till June 15 to vacate its offices at Rouse Avenue, and more
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Supreme Court overrules verdict in JMM bribery case, AAP to vacate offices in Rouse Avenue before June 15 and more in The Hindu’s top news of March 4, 2024.
‘No immunity for lawmakers indulging in graft’, Supreme Court overrules majority verdict in 1998 JMM bribery case
A seven judge Bench on March 4 overruled the Supreme Court’s majority judgment in the 1998 JMM bribery case that MPs/MLAs have immunity from prosecution for accepting bribes to cast a vote or make a speech in the House in a particular fashion. The judgment has virtually opened the doors for the CBI to initiate prosecution against the accused in the bribery case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
Supreme Court grants AAP time till June 15, 2024 to vacate its offices at Rouse Avenue
The Supreme Court on March 4 granted the Aam Aadmi Party time till June 15, 2024 to vacate its offices at Rouse Avenue here after noting that the land was allotted to the Delhi High Court for expanding judicial infrastructure. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra asked AAP to approach Land And Development Office for allotment of land for its offices.
Sanatana Dharma case | Supreme Court to hear T.N. Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin’s plea to club FIRs in multiple States
The Supreme Court on March 4 inclined to examine a plea by Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin to club FIRs registered against him in multiple States over his remarks on ‘Sanatana Dharma’. Initially the Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta said Mr. Stalin was no layman, and should have realised the consequences that would follow his remarks.
ED questions Niranjan Hiranandani in FEMA probe
Andhra Pradesh Waqf Board finalizes ₹15 crore Shahi Masjid design in Nellore, enhancing spiritual appeal and modern facilities for devotees.
Delhi High Court reserves judgment on Lalu Yadav's plea to quash CBI FIR in the land-for-jobs case amid legal debates.
Kandipatti manjuvirattu concludes peacefully with no major untoward incidents
The annual Brahmotsavams at Devunikadapa temple began with vibrant rituals and cultural programs, celebrating devotion and tradition.
Revanth Reddy visits Davos to promote Telangana as a global investment hub during the World Economic Forum.
CM Siddaramaiah announces plans to develop memorials for Rayanna's associates to honor their contributions to the freedom struggle.
TARATDAC urges 5% reservation for differently abled in government shop allotments
Andhra Pradesh's Nara Lokesh highlights rapid development in Amaravati and regional clusters to attract investments at Davos.
Actor Raj B. Shetty here on Monday said that movies were getting a good response in Coastal Karnataka, and that more theatres need to be opened to cater to the increasing demand.
Farmers in Nagapattinam express concerns over paddy grain discolouration, fearing yield and market value loss amid adverse weather.
Safari operations in the Amrabad Tiger Reserve will remain suspended from January 20 to 25 in view of the ongoing All India Tiger Estimation 2026 exercise.
Foreign experts assess Polavaram Project's construction progress in their sixth review, addressing key components and execution challenges.
Over 1,000 students in Cuddalore receive free laptops, enhancing education through the Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil scheme.