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Allahabad High Court rejects anticipatory bail plea of Umar Ansari

IANS | December 20, 2023 3:27 PM

Prayagraj (UP), Dec 20 (IANS): The Allahabad High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail application of Umar Ansari, son of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, in a criminal case registered against him during the 2022 Assembly elections for alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).

Delhi HC warns against abuse of Right to Information Act

IANS | December 20, 2023 1:39 PM

New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has expressed concern over the increasing misuse of the Right to Information Act, 2005, stating that it has observed cases leading to "paralysis and fear" among the government officials.