Overqualified Candidates Cannot Claim Jobs Meant for Lower Qualifications, Says Supreme Court

  GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court has ruled that candidates who conceal their higher educational qualifications while applying for posts meant exclusively for individuals with lower qualifications cannot claim protection under law, emphasizing that such actions undermine the integrity of the recruitment process. ALSO READ: FSSAI Introduces New Vegan Logo for Food Products; Mandatory Use from July 2027…

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Adults Voluntarily Engaged in Consensual Sex Work Not Illegal, Cannot Be Harassed: Supreme Court

  GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court has issued a comprehensive set of directions aimed at strengthening India’s fight against human trafficking and ensuring the protection and rehabilitation of survivors of sexual exploitation. ALSO READ: Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers Rises to 149.9 in April 2026; Inflation Hits 4.46% The landmark directions were passed while hearing a public…

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Supreme Court Directs Nationwide Integration of Emergency Helplines Into 112 Within Three Months

  GUWAHATI: Recognising trauma care as an integral part of the right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court has directed all states and Union Territories to integrate emergency and ambulance helplines into the common emergency number 112 within three months. ALSO READ: GMC Conducts Eviction Drives in Guwahati's Lalmati and Kharguli…

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Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Twisha Sharma Dowry Death Case, Hearing on May 25

  GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court of India on Saturday, May 24, registered a suo motu case in connection with the alleged dowry death of Noida resident Twisha Sharma, amid claims by her family of evidence tampering and procedural lapses in the investigation. ALSO READ: Dhole, the Asiatic Wild Dog, Returns to Assam’s Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape A…

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Supreme Court Allows Euthanising of Rabid, Aggressive Stray Dogs Amid Rising Attack Cases

  GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, May 19, permitted authorities to euthanise rabid and aggressive stray dogs in accordance with existing laws and animal welfare rules. ALSO READ: Three Ujjaini Express Coaches Derail in Rishikesh, No Injuries Reported The verdict was given while the apex court dismissed a batch of petitions seeking changes to its earlier…

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Supreme Court Grants Bail in UAPA Narco-Terror Case, Says ‘Bail Is the Norm, Jail the Exception’

  GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Monday, May 18, granted bail to an accused in a narco-terror case investigated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and raised concerns over prolonged incarceration under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) without speedy trial. ALSO READ: Trade Body Seeks Fewer IPL Venues, Reduced Team Flights and Closed-Door Matches Amid…

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