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The Orissa High Court has ruled in favour of promoted officers in the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) Group-A, upholding the state government's decision to revise inter se seniority. The court dismissed petitions from direct recruits, stating that promotees who joined service earlier, despite later regularization, should be placed above direct recruits.

The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has directed authorities to immediately ensure basic facilities at examination centers, including proper ventilation, cooling, and drinking water, for upcoming competitive exams like NEET. The court emphasized that conducting exams in unsafe conditions violates students' right to live with dignity and can impact their performance.

The Bombay High Court has issued a serious warning to R.G. Singh, the Director of the Staff Selection Commission, by filing a contempt notice for allegedly disregarding court orders.

The Delhi High Court has issued a John Doe order to remove deepfake content infringing on Youtuber Bhuvan Bam's rights. This follows an earlier order protecting his personality rights. The court directed platforms like YouTube, Flipkart, Spotify, and Meta to take down unauthorized content and merchandise. This action aims to prevent irreparable harm to Bam and the public.

Karnataka government has approached the Supreme Court, challenging the High Court's decision to lift the ban on bike-taxi services. The state argues that two-wheelers shouldn't be classified as transport vehicles and raises safety concerns for passengers. This appeal follows the High Court's directive to permit bike-taxi operations by issuing contract carriage permits.

Congress MLA T D Rajegowda has been officially declared the winner of the Sringeri constituency, nearly three years after the 2023 Karnataka assembly elections. A high court-ordered recount of postal ballots confirmed his victory, increasing his initial margin of 201 votes to 203.

The Orissa High Court has implemented a strict standing order to shield victims' identities in sexual offense cases, aligning with Supreme Court mandates. Court officials, lawyers, and registry staff must now ensure no identifying details are disclosed in filings. Edited documents and anonymized records will be used, with unedited versions kept sealed.

Responding to the imperative for greater confidentiality, the Orissa High Court has enacted a stringent standing order to safeguard the identities of victims in sexual offense cases, consistent with the Supreme Court’s directives. Court officials, legal representatives, and registry teams are now tasked with the crucial responsibility of ensuring that all sensitive information is thoroughly redacted in filings and records.

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The Supreme Court has overturned the Uttarakhand High Court's grant of default bail to two individuals in the Banphoolpura violence case, deeming it a "grave error." The apex court ruled that the investigation was validly extended under UAPA, and the chargesheet was filed within the extended period, making the accused ineligible for default bail due to their delayed challenge.

In a major relief to producer Boney Kapoor and daughters Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor, the Madras High Court has dismissed a civil suit filed over a Chennai property that was purchased in the name of late actress Sridevi in 1988. The case revolved around a 2.70-acre land parcel in Sholinganallur, Chennai. The plaintiffs had claimed to be the legal heirs of late MC Chandrasekaran and sought partition rights over the property.