Important matters listed before Supreme Court on Tuesday
Important matters listed before the Supreme Court on Tuesday (Jul 29): * SC to hear presidential reference on assent withholding or reservation of Bills by the governor and the President of India.
* SC to hear suo motu case on summoning by probe agencies advocates who give legal opinion or represent parties during investigation of cases and related issues.
* SC to hear plea related to felling of trees in Aarey forests in Mumbai.
* SC to hear suo motu case on expeditious trial in cheque bounce cases.
* SC to hear plea seeking guidelines for enhancing women safety at workplace. PTI MNL MNL MNK MNK
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