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About Banaras Hindu University Banaras Hindu University is an internationally reputed temple of learning, situated in the holy city of Varanasi. Banaras Hindu University was created under the Parliamentary legislation – B.H.U. Act 1915. It played a stellar role in the independence movement and has developed into the greatest center of learning in India. Banaras

HC cannot convert itself into a Court of appeal while hearing Petition under Article 227 of The Indian Constitution: SC

The Supreme Court has held that the High Court cannot convert itself into a court of appeal, while hearing a petition under Article 227 of the Indian Constitution.  In a recent case of Md. Inam v Sanjay Kumar Singhal, A division Bench of Justices Navin Sinha and BR Gavai observed that the exercise of jurisdiction

The Madras High Court initiated the transfers of the 3 policemen for a fair investigation of the Sathankulam Custodial deaths case:

The Madhurai bench of Madras High Court took a suo moto cognizance against the 3 policemen who were held responsible for the custodial deaths of Jeyaraj and his son Bennix. Those police officers were accused of obstructing the proceedings conducted by the magistrate. The said police officials are ordered to be presented before the court

Government Bans 59 mobile apps which are prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order

The Ministry of Information Technology, invoking it’s power under section 69A of the Information Technology Act read with the relevant provisions of the Information Technology (Procedure and Safeguards for Blocking of Access of Information by Public) Rules 2009 has decided to block 59 apps ( see Appendix) since in view of information available they are