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Govt authorities to pay ₹30 lakh compensation to families of those who die while cleaning sewers: SC

SC orders gov't to pay ₹30 lakh to kin of those who die while cleaning sewers, ₹20 lakh to those with permanent disabilities. Gov't must ensure manual scavenging is eradicated & HCs can monitor cases. PIL led to ruling; 347 died in last 5 yrs in UP, TN & Delhi.

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Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriages | Explained

The Hindu decodes the same-sex marriage verdict, the divided opinions on adoption rights and civil unions, and where the judgment sits in the larger queer rights movement in India.

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Always stood with citizens to protect their freedoms and choices: Congress on SC’s same sex marriage verdict

Congress is studying the different judgments of the five-judge bench, says Jairam Ramesh; adds that the Congress is a party of inclusion and firmly believes in non-discriminatory processes

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3 judges oppose, 2 in favour: Ball in Parliament’s court after SC verdict on same-sex marriages

The Supreme Court today did not rule in favour of same-sex marriages in India. It has now left the matter to the legislature’s domain.

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Morning Digest | SC to pronounce judgment in same-sex marriage case; UNSC to vote on resolutions on Israel-Hamas war, and more

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Same-sex marriage case | Supreme Court to pronounce judgment on October 17

The judgment is eagerly awaited as the government had stiffly objected to the idea of a judicial declaration giving legal status to same-sex relationships, saying that would result in confusion and encroach into the legislative domain.

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Maratha quota case | Curative petition will come up in due course, says Chief Justice of India Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud on October 13 said a curative petition against the apex court’s judgment holding the Maratha reservation law unconstitutional will be listed for consideration in due course. The Chief Justice was responding to an oral mentioning for an early listing of the curative plea.

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SC orders IAF, Army to pay ₹1.54 crore to veteran who contracted HIV through blood transfusion at field hospital

SC holds IAF, Army liable to pay ₹1.54 cr. to veteran infected with HIV via blood transfusion. Court chastises govt. for lack of dignity, honour & compassion towards veteran. Records show veteran was stonewalled & discriminated against. Court reminds Armed Forces of their duty to ensure highest safety standards.

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What has the Supreme Court said about the validity of ‘self-respect’ marriages? | Explained

We examine what self-respect marriages are and what the Supreme Court has recently said about its validity

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Avoid stereotypical approach while examining pleas by convicts for premature release: SC

SC holds stereotypical approach to premature release of convicts frustrates goal of reforming prisoners; ultimate goal of imprisonment is reformative; trial judge's view not to be followed mechanically; remission process should include aspects like age, health, familial relationships, etc.

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SC comes out with fresh roster on allocation of cases to benches; top 3 benches to hear PILs

Justice Chandrachud’s predecessor, CJI U.U. Lalit, had allocated PILs to all the benches.

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Traditions have not stopped the concept of marriage from evolving: SC

The Supreme Court on May 9 said the Constitution has itself been a “tradition-breaker”, and though tradition may have created the idea of heterosexual marriage, it has not been able to stop society from evolving and bringing changes to the very concept of marriage.

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SC seeks Centre's response on grant of social benefits to same-sex couples

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the government to give a response on social benefits that can be given to same-sex couples even without legal recognition of their marital status. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court To Hear Pleas Challenging Validity Of CAA On 6 December

A bench of Chief Justice of India UU Lalit and Justices S Ravindra Bhat and Bela M Trivedi granted two weeks to Assam and Tripura governments to file their responses on the pleas. Read on for details:

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Death penalty cases: SC refers key issue to Constitution Bench

In many death cases, an accused person is condemned to the gallows by the trial judge on the same day he or she is convicted of a crime.

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Supreme Court rejects plea advocating link between watching porn and sex crimes; says child sex abuse is a crime by itself

A Bench of Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit and S. Ravindra Bhat said investigation into individual cases by the police would reveal whether or not viewing of pornography had triggered the crime.

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SC refuses to hear PIL seeking directions for Nupur Sharma's arrest

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to authorities to arrest former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma over her remarks against Prophet Mohammad. A bench of Chief Justice U U Lalit and Justices S Ravindra Bhat and P S Narasimha said the courts cannot…

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Justice Bhat recuses from Navlakha transfer plea hearing

Case can be listed before an appropriate SC Bench, without Justice Bhat, says Chief Justice of India U.U. Lalit

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To recognise minorities at district level is contrary to law: Supreme Court

"There is a 11-judge Bench judgment which holds that it should be done at the State level," Justice Bhat addressed the petitioner side.

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Is marrying victim or member of victim’s family the way out of jail time?

Two recent SC decisions have placed domestic stability above the punishment due to a convicted man

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Supreme Court cautions Centre on bringing Acts without funds

Court hears plea filed by NGO over lack of protection officers in many States

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