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Unknown vs The Additional Secretary on 12 November, 2024

https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis This writ petition is filed seeking mandamus to direct the respondents to recompute the pensionary benefits to the petitioners, who are all retired from service under the 2nd respondent management on the basis of average salary drawn by them for the last 10 months prior to their retirement and also direct the second respondent to pay arrears of pension.

2. The facts in brief in this writ petition are that the petitioners originally joined their service at the Bank of Madura at various positions on different dates. The Bank of Madura was amalgamated with ICICI Bank Limited, the 2nd respondent herein by the Scheme of amalgamation with effect from 10.03.2001. As per the said scheme, all the employees of Bank of Madura stood transferred to the service of ICICI Bank Limited however, all the service conditions of the employees of Bank of Madura are protected.




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Unknown vs The Management Of Icici Bank Ltd on 12 November, 2024

This writ petition is filed seeking mandamus to direct the respondents to extend the petitioners an opportunity to exercise option notionally with effect from 1.8.2003 or any subsequent dates based on the date of cession of service, in any event as per the 9th bipartite settlement.

2. The facts in brief in this writ petition are that the petitioners were originally joined their service at the Bank of Madura at various positions on different dates. The Bank of Madura was amalgamated with the 1st respondent Bank under the Scheme of amalgamation sanctioned by the Reserve Bank of India with effect from 10.03.2001. As per the said scheme, all the employees of Bank of Madura stood transferred to the service of https://www.mhc.tn.gov.in/judis ICICI Bank Limited however, all the service conditions of the employees were protected.




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Shebik vs The State Rep. By on 4 June, 2024

The accused No.2 in C.C.No.245 of 2022 on the file of the Additional District and Sessions Judge/Presiding Officer, Special Court for EC and NDPS Act Cases, Pudukkottai, has filed this Criminal Appeal before this Court challenging the conviction and sentence imposed against him in the impugned judgment dated 05.05.2023. The conviction and sentence is as follows:

Conviction for the Offence under Sentence of Imprisonment Section 8(c) r/w 21(C) of the NDPS Act 12 years R.I and to pay a fine of Rs.1,20,000/- in default to undergo 6 months S.I




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Shyama @ Shyam Sundar vs State Of Odisha .... Opp. Party on 8 November, 2024

arrangement (video conferencing/physical mode).

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State.

This is an application under section 439 of Cr.P.C. in connection with Paikmal P.S. Case No.194 of 2019 corresponding to C.T. Case No.47 of 2019 pending in the Court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge -cum- Special Court, under POCSO Act, Bargarh for offences punishable under sections 366-A/370/370-A/ 372/376(2)(n)/109/34 of the I.P.C., section 6 of the POCSO Act and section 3/4/5/6 of Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act, 1956.




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United India Insurance Co. Ltd vs Precious Plasto Packing Pvt Ltd on 12 November, 2024

1. By order dated 3rd July 2024, the following substantial questions of law were framed for hearing the Second Appeal finally at the admission stage :

(i) Whether the First Appellate Court could have enhanced the quantum of the plaintiff's claim in the absence of any cross-

appeal or cross-objection preferred by the plaintiff ?

(ii) Whether the quantum regarding the claim of the plaintiff decreed by both the Courts is on correct appreciation of the Surveyor's report at Exhibit-59, relied upon by the appellant ?

(iii) Whether the appellant proved that there was any fraud committed by the plaintiff at the time of submitting the claim ?




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United India Insurance Co. Ltd vs Precious Plasto Packing Pvt Ltd on 12 November, 2024

1. By order dated 3rd July 2024, the following substantial questions of law were framed for hearing the Second Appeal finally at the admission stage :

(i) Whether the First Appellate Court could have enhanced the quantum of the plaintiff's claim in the absence of any cross-

appeal or cross-objection preferred by the plaintiff ?

(ii) Whether the quantum regarding the claim of the plaintiff decreed by both the Courts is on correct appreciation of the Surveyor's report at Exhibit-59, relied upon by the appellant ?

(iii) Whether the appellant proved that there was any fraud committed by the plaintiff at the time of submitting the claim ?




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M/S. Nizamsingh Chauhan, Tha. Partner, ... vs Union Of India, Thr. Secretary, ... on 12 November, 2024

(PER : AVINASH G. GHAROTE, J.)

1. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. The petitions are heard finally with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties.

2. All these petitions question the rejection of the offer of the petitioners, in the various tenders issued by the respondent No.1, for the work of "Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by manual means Quantity 5000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by mechanical means Quantity 65000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Rehandling and stacking on exigency Quantity 2000 MT". The quantities of work in the various NIT are different. The position in this regard can be depicted as under:




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M/S. Biswajeet Enterprises, Thr. Its ... vs Union Of India, Thr. Secretary, ... on 12 November, 2024

(PER : AVINASH G. GHAROTE, J.)

1. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. The petitions are heard finally with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties.

2. All these petitions question the rejection of the offer of the petitioners, in the various tenders issued by the respondent No.1, for the work of "Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by manual means Quantity 5000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by mechanical means Quantity 65000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Rehandling and stacking on exigency Quantity 2000 MT". The quantities of work in the various NIT are different. The position in this regard can be depicted as under:




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M/S. Nizamsingh Chauhan, Thr. Its ... vs Union Of India, Thr. Secretary, ... on 12 November, 2024

(PER : AVINASH G. GHAROTE, J.)

1. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. The petitions are heard finally with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties.

2. All these petitions question the rejection of the offer of the petitioners, in the various tenders issued by the respondent No.1, for the work of "Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by manual means Quantity 5000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by mechanical means Quantity 65000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Rehandling and stacking on exigency Quantity 2000 MT". The quantities of work in the various NIT are different. The position in this regard can be depicted as under:




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M/S. Nizamsingh Chauhan, Thr. Partner, ... vs Union Of India, Thr. Secretary, ... on 12 November, 2024

(PER : AVINASH G. GHAROTE, J.)

1. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. The petitions are heard finally with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties.

2. All these petitions question the rejection of the offer of the petitioners, in the various tenders issued by the respondent No.1, for the work of "Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by manual means Quantity 5000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by mechanical means Quantity 65000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Rehandling and stacking on exigency Quantity 2000 MT". The quantities of work in the various NIT are different. The position in this regard can be depicted as under:




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M/S. Biswajeet Enterprises, Thr. Its ... vs Union Of India, Thr. Secretary, ... on 12 November, 2024

(PER : AVINASH G. GHAROTE, J.)

1. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. The petitions are heard finally with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties.

2. All these petitions question the rejection of the offer of the petitioners, in the various tenders issued by the respondent No.1, for the work of "Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by manual means Quantity 5000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by mechanical means Quantity 65000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Rehandling and stacking on exigency Quantity 2000 MT". The quantities of work in the various NIT are different. The position in this regard can be depicted as under:




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M/S. Nizamsingh Chauhan, Thr. Partner, ... vs Union Of India, Thr. Secretary, ... on 12 November, 2024

(PER : AVINASH G. GHAROTE, J.)

1. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. The petitions are heard finally with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties.

2. All these petitions question the rejection of the offer of the petitioners, in the various tenders issued by the respondent No.1, for the work of "Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by manual means Quantity 5000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by mechanical means Quantity 65000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Rehandling and stacking on exigency Quantity 2000 MT". The quantities of work in the various NIT are different. The position in this regard can be depicted as under:




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M/S. Nizamsingh Chauhan, Thr. Its ... vs Union Of India, Thr. Secretary, ... on 12 November, 2024

(PER : AVINASH G. GHAROTE, J.)

1. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. The petitions are heard finally with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties.

2. All these petitions question the rejection of the offer of the petitioners, in the various tenders issued by the respondent No.1, for the work of "Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by manual means Quantity 5000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by mechanical means Quantity 65000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Rehandling and stacking on exigency Quantity 2000 MT". The quantities of work in the various NIT are different. The position in this regard can be depicted as under:




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M/S. Biswajeet Enterprises, Thr. Its ... vs Union Of India, Thr. Secretary, ... on 12 November, 2024

(PER : AVINASH G. GHAROTE, J.)

1. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. The petitions are heard finally with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties.

2. All these petitions question the rejection of the offer of the petitioners, in the various tenders issued by the respondent No.1, for the work of "Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by manual means Quantity 5000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by mechanical means Quantity 65000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Rehandling and stacking on exigency Quantity 2000 MT". The quantities of work in the various NIT are different. The position in this regard can be depicted as under:




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M/S. Nizamsingh Chauhan, Thr. Its ... vs Union Of India, Thr. Secretary, ... on 12 November, 2024

(PER : AVINASH G. GHAROTE, J.)

1. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. The petitions are heard finally with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties.

2. All these petitions question the rejection of the offer of the petitioners, in the various tenders issued by the respondent No.1, for the work of "Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by manual means Quantity 5000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by mechanical means Quantity 65000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Rehandling and stacking on exigency Quantity 2000 MT". The quantities of work in the various NIT are different. The position in this regard can be depicted as under:




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M/S. Biswajeet Enterprises, Thr. ... vs Union Of India, Thr. Secretary, ... on 12 November, 2024

(PER : AVINASH G. GHAROTE, J.)

1. Rule. Rule made returnable forthwith. The petitions are heard finally with the consent of the learned counsel for the parties.

2. All these petitions question the rejection of the offer of the petitioners, in the various tenders issued by the respondent No.1, for the work of "Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by manual means Quantity 5000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Truck loading by mechanical means Quantity 65000 MT, Handling and Transport on Lumpsum Basis - Handling & Transport Service, Rehandling and stacking on exigency Quantity 2000 MT". The quantities of work in the various NIT are different. The position in this regard can be depicted as under:




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Abdul Gani Bhat vs Chief Secretary Union Territory Of J&K on 8 November, 2024

Through: -

CORAM:

HON'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJESH SEKHRI, JUDGE (ORDER) 08.11.2024 The short grievance projected by the petitioner, who is present person in the Court, is that he has e-mailed various complaints to the respondents with respect to outcome of the investigation, pertaining to FIR No. 114/2022, however, the same has not evoked any response till date. The petitioner submits that he will be satisfied if the concerned authorities are directed to accord consideration and dispose of the said complaints as per law and report in this respect is furnished to him.




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Sheikh Mohammad Zayan (Minor) Th vs Union Of India And Anr on 8 November, 2024

Through: -

Ms. Sufaya, Advocate vice Mr. T. M. Shamsi, DSGI CORAM:

HON'BLE MR JUSTICE RAJESH SEKHRI, JUDGE (ORDER) 08.11.2024 The minor petitioner was born on 5th October, 2011. The case set up by the petitioner is that at the time of his birth his uncle told his biological father that since he did not have any issue, he would adopt him and, therefore, his uncle got his name entered in the parentage column of his date of birth certificate.




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Showkat Rashid Chopan vs Union Territory Of J&K & Ors. ... on 11 November, 2024

11.11.2024

1. The petitioner being a consolidated worker engaged by the Municipal Committee, Handwara came to be terminated/disengaged from service with immediate effect in terms of impugned order No. MC/Hand/Estt/2022-23/32-36 dated 06.04.2023 by the Executive Officer, Municipal Committee, Handwara. This order is under challenge in the present writ petition by the petitioner.

2. In terms of an order dated 12.04.2023, this Court came to keep on hold the operation of the impugned order dated 06.04.2023, with a further interim direction unto the respondents to allow the petitioner to continue as a consolidated worker in terms of his original engagement order dated 30.12.2006.




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Mohammad Iqbal Bhat And Ors vs Union Of India And Ors on 11 November, 2024

11-11-2024

1. Perusal of the record reveals that vide order dated 17th May, 2024 respondent no. 4 (State of J & K through Commissioner/Secretary to Government Revenue Department Civil Secretariat Srinagar/Jammu) and respondent no. 5 (Assistant Commissioner) were granted four weeks' time for filing reply, subject to payment of costs of Rs. 3000/-(three thousand) to be deposited in the Advocates Welfare Fund. Since the needful was not done, this Court vide order dated 3rd April, 2024 granted last and final opportunity to said respondents for doing needful, subject to payment of costs of Rs. 5000/ (five thousand) (inadvertently mentioned in order dated 16th October, 2024 as 50000/-) which order was also not complied with and in the aforesaid backdrop, this Court vide order dated 16th October, 2024 directed respondents 4 and 5 to appear before this Court on the next date fixed and to file an affidavit stating therein reasons for not complying orders passed by this Court mentioned supra.




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Creditorii companiei Angst au aprobat vânzarea unor spații comerciale în valoare de 3,6 milioane de euro

Adunarea Generală a creditorilor companiei Angst a aprobat valorificarea a patru spații comerciale din București și unul din Ilfov, cu valoare totală de piață de 3,6 milioane de euro. Infinexa, companie antreprenorială românească specializată în restructurarea și finanțarea firmelor aflate în dificultate, anunță scoaterea la licitație a cinci spații comerciale ce aparțin procesatorului de carne ...

The post Creditorii companiei Angst au aprobat vânzarea unor spații comerciale în valoare de 3,6 milioane de euro appeared first on Forbes Romania.




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Surya Murali vs Union Of India on 8 November, 2024

Accused No.3 in Special C.C.No.17/2024 pending on the file of learned XXXIII Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge and Special Court for NDPS, Bengaluru arising out of NCB Crime No.48/1/29/2023/BZU, registered by Narcotics Control Bureau, Bengaluru Zonal Unit, Bengaluru for the for the offences punishable under Sections 8(c) read with Sections 20(b)(ii) (A), 22(c), 23(c), 27, 27A, 28 and 29 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (for short 'NDPS Act'), is before this Court under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. seeking regular bail.

2. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned counsel for the respondent, who has filed statement of objections.




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Sri Tridib Karmakar vs Smt. Sunanda Karmakar (Dey) on 11 November, 2024

4. In brief, the present appeal arises out of the dismissal of the appellant's suit under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for restitution of conjugal rights.

5. Learned counsel for the appellant submits that in the event the divorce suit subsequently initiated by the wife is decided, the same may prejudice the outcome of the present appeal.

6. That apart, the divorce suit was initiated by the wife subsequent to the initiation of the husband's suit for restitution of conjugal rights.

7. Accordingly, apart from the husband otherwise being entitled to an order of stay in lieu of the circumstances as indicated above, the principle of Section 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure may also be deemed to be applicable in the present case.




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Abhay Kumar Sribastav vs Unknown on 11 November, 2024

Petitioner is in custody for 11 months. He submits there was a romantic relationship between the parties. Victim has already been examined. Accordingly, he prays for bail.

2. Learned Advocate for the State opposes the bail prayer.

3. Inspite of notice nobody appears for the victim.

4. We have considered the deposition of the victim. Though she is a minor, she admitted there was friendly relationship between the parties. Her deposition is complete. There is little possibility of trial concluding in the near future.




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Golu vs Unknown on 11 November, 2024

Heard learned lawyers for both parties.

2. Petitioner submits there was a romantic relationship between two young persons. He is in custody for about more than four and half months. He prays for bail.

3. Learned counsel appearing for the State opposes the bail prayer.

4. Inspite of notice, nobody appears for the victim.

5. We have considered the materials on record. Statement of victim supports the version of the petitioner that there was a romantic relationship between two young persons. Petitioner is in custody for a considerable period of time. There is no chance of trial concluding in the near future, we are inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.




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Shashi Dungdung vs The State Of Jharkhand ... ... Opposite ... on 12 November, 2024

Shashi Dungdung, aged about 24 years, S/o. Late Amrus Dungdung, R/o. Vill.- Karangagudi, Baijutoli, P.O. & P.S.- Kersai, Dist.- Simdega.

... ... Petitioner

-Versus -

The State of Jharkhand ... ... Opposite Party

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CORAM: - HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMBUJ NATH

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For the Petitioner : Mr. Gaurav, Advocate For the State : Mr. Someshwar Roy, A.P.P.

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02/12.11.2024 Heard the parties.




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Shashi Dungdung vs The State Of Jharkhand ... ... Opposite ... on 12 November, 2024

Shashi Dungdung, aged about 24 years, S/o. Late Amrus Dungdung, R/o. Vill.- Karangagudi, Baijutoli, P.O. & P.S.- Kersai, Dist.- Simdega.

... ... Petitioner

-Versus -

The State of Jharkhand ... ... Opposite Party

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CORAM: - HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE AMBUJ NATH

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For the Petitioner : Mr. Gaurav, Advocate For the State : Mr. Someshwar Roy, A.P.P.

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02/12.11.2024 Heard the parties.




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Maya Kunwar vs The State Of Jharkhand on 12 November, 2024

1. Maya Kunwar, W/o Late Kamlesh Sah

2. Parwati Kunwar, W/o Late Narayan Sah

3. Lilawati Kunwar, W/o Late Sudama Sah All are R/o village-Muradabad, P.O. & P.S.-Sasaram, District-Rohtas (Bihar). .......... Petitioners.

-Versus-

1. The State of Jharkhand

2. Jitendra Singh, S/o Late Anutha Singh, R/o Jeshu Tower, Dibdih, P.O.-Doranda, Office Adress-J.K. International Public School, Agru, P.S. Ratu, District-Ranchi.

.......... Opp. Parties.

With A.B.A. No.1856 of 2024

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1. Krishna Kumar, S/o Late Sudama Sah

2. Kaushal Kumar, S/o Late Kamlesh Sah Both are R/o village-Muradabad, P.O. & P.S.-Sasaram, District-Rohtas (Bihar). .......... Petitioners.




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Maya Kunwar vs The State Of Jharkhand on 12 November, 2024

1. Maya Kunwar, W/o Late Kamlesh Sah

2. Parwati Kunwar, W/o Late Narayan Sah

3. Lilawati Kunwar, W/o Late Sudama Sah All are R/o village-Muradabad, P.O. & P.S.-Sasaram, District-Rohtas (Bihar). .......... Petitioners.

-Versus-

1. The State of Jharkhand

2. Jitendra Singh, S/o Late Anutha Singh, R/o Jeshu Tower, Dibdih, P.O.-Doranda, Office Adress-J.K. International Public School, Agru, P.S. Ratu, District-Ranchi.

.......... Opp. Parties.

With A.B.A. No.1856 of 2024

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1. Krishna Kumar, S/o Late Sudama Sah

2. Kaushal Kumar, S/o Late Kamlesh Sah Both are R/o village-Muradabad, P.O. & P.S.-Sasaram, District-Rohtas (Bihar). .......... Petitioners.




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Maya Kunwar vs The State Of Jharkhand on 12 November, 2024

1. Maya Kunwar, W/o Late Kamlesh Sah

2. Parwati Kunwar, W/o Late Narayan Sah

3. Lilawati Kunwar, W/o Late Sudama Sah All are R/o village-Muradabad, P.O. & P.S.-Sasaram, District-Rohtas (Bihar). .......... Petitioners.

-Versus-

1. The State of Jharkhand

2. Jitendra Singh, S/o Late Anutha Singh, R/o Jeshu Tower, Dibdih, P.O.-Doranda, Office Adress-J.K. International Public School, Agru, P.S. Ratu, District-Ranchi.

.......... Opp. Parties.

With A.B.A. No.1856 of 2024

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1. Krishna Kumar, S/o Late Sudama Sah

2. Kaushal Kumar, S/o Late Kamlesh Sah Both are R/o village-Muradabad, P.O. & P.S.-Sasaram, District-Rohtas (Bihar). .......... Petitioners.




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WSJ Opinion: James Bond’s License to Kill Fun

Inside View: Much like too many films these days, “No Time to Die” and the other Daniel Craig 007 movies have taken a dark turn. This from a franchise that used to deliver fun and sophistication. Images: Danjaq/MGM Composite: Mark Kelly




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Justice Stephen Breyer Announces Retirement From U.S. Supreme Court

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his plan to retire after serving more than two decades on the court. The departure gives President Biden the opportunity to deliver on his promise to nominate the court’s first Black woman. Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters




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Elizabeth Holmes Found Guilty on Four of 11 Charges

A federal jury convicted Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes on four of 11 charges. Each count carries a maximum prison sentence of 20 years. WSJ’s Sara Randazzo shares highlights from Holmes’s testimony. Photo: Josh Edelson for The Wall Street Journal




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Ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a summit, underscoring their deepening ties as Russia confronts growing tensions with the U.S. and NATO over Ukraine. Photo: Alexei Druzhinin/Associated Press




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During President Biden’s address to the nation, he garnered bipartisan applause as he warned Russia that more coordinated measures were coming in response to its invasion of Ukraine. He also laid out ways to help tame inflation. Photo: Pool/Reuters




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Dish Launches $25.5 Billion Offer for Sprint

Dish Network Corp. will counter Japan's Softbank Corp.'s bid for Sprint Nextel Corp., the WSJ is reporting Monday morning.




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Dealpolitik: Dish’s Audacious Topping Bid for Sprint Is No Slam Dunk

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Astros’ George Springer Is Ready to Launch

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Tonga Volcanic Eruption and Tsunami: Satellite Images Reveal Damage

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19-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Woman to Fly Around the World Solo

After landing her Shark UL aircraft in Belgium Thursday, 19-year-old Zara Rutherford became the youngest woman to fly solo around the world. Photo: Kurt Desplenter/Zuma Press




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Alec Baldwin Speaks Out About Misfire of Prop Gun on Set of ‘Rust’

Alec Baldwin discharged a prop gun on the set of the Western film “Rust” on Thursday, killing a crew member and wounding the movie director, according to the Santa Fe County Sheriff’s office. Baldwin said Friday that he is fully cooperating with the police investigation. Photo: Jim Weber/Associated Press




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California Wine Companies See Opportunity in IPO Boom

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Chick-fil-A has built its rapid growth on the popularity of its chicken sandwich. But its unconventional approach to business has helped make it the third biggest fast-food chain in the U.S. WSJ gets an inside look at the strategies driving the Atlanta-based company’s success. Photo: Richard B. Levine/Zuma Press