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Delhi High Court to Rule Friday on Neha Bora Case

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A court case in Delhi is in the news. The case is about a woman named Neha Bora. The Delhi High Court heard the case. The hearing is now finished. The court will give its decision on Friday at 6 pm.

In the court, Neha Bora spoke about raising the tricolour, which is the Indian flag. She asked why people need permission to raise the flag. The government also spoke in court. The government said the court had already called her a "bad boy." The government asked if she herself is completely innocent. This Hindi phrase means someone who has done nothing wrong.

The case has become a big talking point. Many people are waiting for the court's final decision. The decision will come on Friday evening. People want to know what the judge will decide. The case involves questions about rules and freedom.

Vocabulary6 words

Delhi High Court
a big, important court in Delhi
hearing
when a court listens to both sides of a case
decision
what a judge chooses to do
tricolour
the Indian flag, which has three colours
permission
saying yes before you can do something
judge
the person who decides a court case

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1. What is the court case about?
2. When will the court give its decision?
3. What did Neha Bora talk about in court?

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A court case in Delhi is in the news. The case is about a woman named Neha Bora. The _____ heard the case. The _____ is now finished. The court will give its _____ on Friday at 6 pm.

In the court, Neha Bora spoke about raising the _____, which is the Indian flag. She asked why people need _____ to raise the flag. The government also spoke in court. The government said the court had already called her a "bad boy." The government asked if she herself is completely innocent.

The case has become a big talking point. Many people are waiting for the court's final decision. The decision will come on Friday evening. People want to know what the _____ will decide.

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