Law

Patna HC strikes down Bihar govt's quota hike from 50 pc to 65 pc

IANS | June 20, 2024 1:46 PM

New Delhi, June 20 (IANS) In a major blow to the Bihar government, the Patna High Court on Thursday struck down the decision to increase the reservation from 50 per cent to 65 per cent for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the state, brought into effect last year. The quota hike was applicable in jobs and educational institutions in the state.

Kolkata building collapse: Six including promoter named in chargesheet

IANS | June 16, 2024 1:24 PM

Kolkata, June 16 (IANS) A total of six persons have been named as prime accused persons in the chargesheet filed by Kolkata Police in the case related to the collapse of a five-storey under-construction building at Garden Reach area in the southern outskirts of Kolkata on March 17, which claimed 13 lives.

Pocso case: Karnataka HC directs police not to arrest Yediyurappa

IANS | June 14, 2024 5:33 PM

Bengaluru, June 14 (IANS) Former Karnataka chief minister and senior BJP leader B.S. Yediyurappa, who is facing arrest in connection with a Pocso case, got temporary relief on Friday as the High Court directed the police not to initiate arrest procedures against him.