Justice Vikram Nath humorously acknowledged the global attention he received after his bench overturned a ruling on stray dogs in Delhi-NCR. He expressed gratitude to CJI BR Gavai for assigning him the case, noting the widespread recognition, even from dogs.
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Heavy discharge from Hathnikund barrage caused the Yamuna River to swell, crossing the 207-meter mark in Delhi and displacing around 12,000 people. The water level is expected to rise further, approaching the historic 1978 flood levels.
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Sachin Pilot raised concerns about the Election Commission's integrity during the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Bihar. He questioned the removal of the CJI from the CEC selection process. Pilot also inquired about the destruction of CCTV footage. He highlighted the EC's initial refusal to provide voter lists. Clashes erupted in Patna between BJP and Congress workers.
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