August 13, 2026
  • August 13, 2026

Who will hoist flag in Delhi? AAP-LG conflict creates uncertainty

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s request for AAP minister Atishi to hoist the national flag on Independence Day was denied. The General Administration Department declared that Kejriwal’s letter from Tihar jail did not meet legal communication standards. Arrangements for the function at Chhatrasal Stadium are proceeding as per usual practices, pending higher authorities’ decision.

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‘If courts start denying bail …’: SC affirms ‘bail is rule’ even for special statutes

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The Supreme Court granted bail to Jalaluddin Khan accused under UAPA, underscoring the principle ‘bail is rule, jail is exception’ even in serious allegations. Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih emphasised that denying bail in deserving cases violates fundamental rights. Khan was booked for allegedly renting his house to members of the...

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