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In a landmark case that has spanned 15 years, a woman's determination to claim her rightful half of a shared flat culminated in a Supreme Court ruling for an auction of the property. The journey was fraught with challenges, especially after a 2012 court decree had previously recognized her ownership and the right to collect rent.

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Nayagarh district administration launched a major crackdown on illegal sand mining, detaining 14 men and seizing 11 vehicles. This action follows a brutal murder linked to mining mafia violence. Raids targeted illegal mining and sand transportation, with officials vowing continued enforcement against the menace that has fueled local unrest.

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Odisha's Law Commission proposes a strict dress code for the Jagannath Temple, mandating traditional attire for priests and specific outfits for devotees, including a ban on women wearing shirts and jeans. The recommendations, currently under government review, also suggest harsher penalties for temple property encroachment and misconduct by servitors.

In Bihar, the tough stance on liquor prohibition finds itself in a relentless struggle with liquor smuggling. This has triggered a substantial crackdown with authorities reporting over 9,36,000 cases and the confiscation of vast quantities of illegal spirits

An assembly committee has identified rampant illegal mining, land encroachment, and irregularities in mineral quality certification, leading to significant revenue loss and environmental damage. The panel recommends a comprehensive action plan to tighten monitoring, penalize offenders, and improve data management for mineral extraction and dispatch across the state.