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Calcutta HC to hear pleas against Great Nicobar project in June; overrules Centre’s objections

Calcutta HC to hear pleas against Great Nicobar project in June; overrules Centre’s objections

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The Centre’s plans to build an international container transhipment port, an airport, and a greenfield township that is intended to be driven by a tourism-reliant economy received Stage-I clearance in 2022.  | Photo Credit: AFP The Calcutta High Court has overruled the Union government’s preliminary objections to a batch of petitions alleging that it violated the Forest Rights Act while obtaining consent for its ₹92,000 crore Great Nicobar Island project. In an order made public on Friday (May 8, 2026), a Bench of Chief Justice Sujoy Paul and Justice Partha Sarathi Sen dismissed the Centre’s argument that Meena Gupta, the petitioner in the case, did not have the locus standi to approach the court in this matter. It directed the case to be listed for final hearing on June 23. Ms. Gupta is a retired IAS officer who has served as Secretary to both the Tribal Affairs and Environment Ministries. Petitioner’s interest Over the last two years, she has filed a series of petitions challenging the Gram Sabha resolutions consenting to the diversion of forest …

High Court Overrules CSA, Clears Tabraiz Shamsi to Complete ILT20 Stint

High Court Overrules CSA, Clears Tabraiz Shamsi to Complete ILT20 Stint

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The Gauteng High Court has directed Cricket South Africa (CSA) to allow Tabraiz Shamsi to complete his stint in ILT20 2025-26. The left-arm wristspinner, who has played 127 international matches across formats, withdrew from his contract with MI Cape Town in the SA20 earlier this year to take up offers in other T20 leagues overseas, including ILT20 in the UAE and the Big Bash League in Australia. Shamsi joined MI Cape Town for R500,000 in September’s SA20 auction but successfully sought a release from his contract, citing personal reasons, and breached the terms of his auction agreement. However, it is now highly unlikely for the left-arm spinner to feature in SA20 2026. Joining Shamsi signed for the Gulf Giants and was granted NOC by CSA until December 19, midway through the ILT20 and before the start of the SAw0 competition window. As a result, he sought ‘urgent interim relief’ in the high court of South Africa after talks for an extension stalled, and the court ruled in his favour. The Court ordered CSA to issue …

Vote-for-bribe: SC says no immunity for MPs and MLAs, overrules 1998 verdict | Latest News India

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A seven-judge bench in the Supreme Court held that lawmakers, including MPs and MLAs, are liable to be prosecuted under the Prevention of Corruption Act if they receive monetary benefits for their votes and speech in Parliament or assembly, overruling the 1998 verdict of the apex court in PV Narasimha Rao case. The Supreme Court. (ANI) A seven-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud unanimously overruled the 1998 verdict delivered by a five-judge bench in the JMM bribery case by which MPs and MLAs were granted immunity from prosecution for taking a bribe to make a speech or vote in the legislature. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. Pronouncing the verdict, CJI Chandrachud said bribery is not protected by parliamentary privileges and the interpretation of the 1998 verdict is contrary to Articles 105 and 194 of the Constitution. “An MP/MLA can’t claim immunity from prosecution on a charge of bribery in connection with the vote or speech in the legislative house,” the ruled the seven-judge bench. …