The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea by NGO National Federation of Indian Women regarding alleged illegal demolitions by States like Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan, despite a stay order in September. Justice Gavai emphasized that only those directly affected by the demolitions could approach the court, labeling the actions as “bulldozer culture.” The court froze illegal bulldozer demolitions nationwide and plans to create guidelines against such actions to prevent authorities from disregarding the law.
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Big win for India: FATF cites Pak as example of nations flouting weapons proliferation norms
A FATF report highlights Pakistan's involvement in developing ballistic missiles, citing a 2020 seizure of dual-use equipment mis-declared in export documents linked to the National Development Complex. This revelation may aid India in advocating for Pakistan's return to the FATF grey list amid growing scrutiny of state-sponsored terrorism following a recent attack in Kashmir. Need More Context? 🔎
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