National Human Rights Commission
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The complainant alleged that teachers and students in government schools in Sambhal have to remove shoes in class as per the order of ‘Basic Shiksha Adhikari’. The complainant further alleged that all female teachers had to be addressed as ‘Didi’ or ‘Behanji’ as per orders.

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National Human Rights Commission
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The summons was issued after taking note of non-receipt of requisite report despite sending reminders. NHRC however clarified that if the required documents are received on or before 14-01-2025, then the personal appearance shall stand dispensed with.

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National Green Tribunal
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Reportedly, the Adi Ganga River had dried up due to extreme heat resulting in 50-60 % of the river becoming waterless, and several dead fish emanating a foul smell. It was alleged that the death of the fish was due to chemical pollution emanating from Sonar Mandi where silver is refined with acid chemicals.

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Condonation of delay
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APTEL said that the sufficient cause to be shown by an applicant, for the delay to be condoned, would depend on the facts and circumstances of each case, it would not be justified to apply a uniform criterion to determine whether the cause shown is sufficient to condone the delay in filing the appeal.

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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
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“This was not an internal spark but it was a heavy vibration that the roter and the other components rubbed causing the spark of fire at the exciter end that propagated towards the generator. The exclusion clause therefore would not apply”.

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Central Administrative Tribunal
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Once some benefit has accrued in favour of an employee, the same cannot be snatched, without providing any opportunity to the employee. Thus, the decision of the respondents to reduce the pay of the applicants is contrary to the settled position of law.

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