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Supreme Court Seeks State Replies on Shop Owner Identity Disclosure PIL

Supreme Court Seeks State Replies on Shop Owner Identity Disclosure PIL

India’s Supreme Court granted states six weeks to respond to a public interest plea seeking mandatory disclosure of shop owners’ identities for consumer protection. The court’s timetable sets the stage for further arguments on transparency and privacy issues.

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Supreme Court grants States six weeks to respond to plea on disclosure of identity of shop owners