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Article 370 issue closed, but terror victims need closure

While collective understanding of rights violations may be necessary, the mandate must not have an adverse impact on the overall credibility of the security forces

The Hindu

Questionable searches under the Money Laundering Act

If mines and minerals are not part of “scheduled offences” and in a case where “proceeds of crime” are non-existent, it is shocking that courts allow investigations to be carried out by the CBI and ED

The Hindu

Pakistan’s options after Article 370 verdict: Can it do the unthinkable?

The Supreme Court last week upheld the abrogation of Article 370, ruling that the president had the power to do so even without recourse to Parliament. It also upheld the downgrading and division of the erstwhile state into two union territories.

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Can Bihar increase its reservation pool? | Explained

Bihar Gov. approves two laws increasing reservations to 75%, sparking debate around permissible limits. Supreme Court has historically maintained 50% limit, but exceptions exist. Gov. will have to prove laws fall within exception & defend motive behind move. Other States have already breached 50% limit. Supreme Court may be urged…

The Hindu

Demand mounts to stop construction surrounding Ooty lake following NGT intervention

CEAN urges D.C. Aruna to stop construction around Ooty lake & railway station as NGT takes suo moto cognisance of protests against destruction of wetlands. SC directs Collector to protect wetlands & CEAN claims district admin has failed to do so. NGT hearing listed, Collector must issue instructions to stop…

The Hindu

It’s time to revamp the structure of the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has three jurisdictions under the Constitution: original, appellate, and advisory. The Supreme Court serves as a Constitutional Court as well as a Court of Appeal. The Court sits in benches of varying sizes, as determined by the Registry on the directions of the Chief Justice…

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SC constantly working to ensure legal processes become easier and simpler for citizens: CJI DY Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Sunday that the Supreme Court is constantly working to ensure that legal processes become easier and simplified so that citizens do not languish in jails unnecessarily. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Court’s ‘no fundamental right to marry’ is wrong

Not recognising marriage for same sex couples is discriminatory against them

The Hindu

The Indian Himalayan Region needs its own EIA

Despite all levels of government being acutely aware of the special needs of the Indian Himalayan Region, the region’s vulnerabilities and fragility have not been considered separately

The Hindu

Court’s order and the ASI survey are flawed

The Gyanvapi mosque has been a place of public worship for centuries for Muslims and, therefore, there is an absolute and total bar on changing its character in any manner

The Hindu

Top Indian shuttlers pull out of Grand Prix Badminton League

GPBL faces major blow as Indian players pull out; BAI exerts pressure. Despite legal relief from Karnataka HC, Indian players withdraw from GPBL 2nd season. BAI to take retrospective action if case decided against promoters. SC quashed HC order, sent matter back to HC for fresh hearing.

The Hindu

SC not just a poly-vocal court but a people-centric one, says CJI

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said SC Collegium's mission is to ensure India's richness and diversity represented in top court. SC not poly-vocal, but people-centric, reflecting diversity of India. Judges from different states deciding matters from other states is true essence of SC.

The Hindu

Fighting stereotypes: On the Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes

The Supreme Court of India’s Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes may be a guide for judges and lawyers, but it could also be a catalyst for change right down to the societal level

The Hindu

'Major breakthrough' in Jagtar Singh Johal case after Supreme Court of India ruling

THE Supreme Court of India has granted bail in one of the cases against Jagtar Singh Johal in a “major breakthrough” six years after his arrest…

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Happy day for Congress in Parliament: Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification revoked in Lok Sabha, Rajni Patil’s suspension repealed in Rajya Sabha

NEW DELHI: It proved to be a happy day for the Congress in both Houses of Parliament on Monday. While former president Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification was revoked in the Lok Sabha, Rajni Patil’s suspension was repealed in the Rajya Sabha.

The Hindu

In impasse in wrestlers’ case, the loser is the rule of law

The impasse in the wrestlers’ case of alleged sexual harassment shows that there is a need to course correct to save the soul of the rule of law

The Hindu

An unacceptable verdict in the constitutional sense

The petitioners in the Allahabad case only asserted their right not to be tortured by the police and did not pray for a moral evaluation of their decision to live together

The Hindu

Due process clause or basic structure doctrine?

The due process clause must be firmly embedded in the constitutional architecture of India, and incorporated into the constitutional text

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Supreme Court reopens after summer holidays with a ‘futuristic’ look

Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud on July 3 said the first five courtrooms in the Supreme Court have become WiFi-enabled and there will be no law books and papers in all the courtrooms.

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CJI Chandrachud announces paperless set up and free Wi-Fi to advocates, others in Supreme Court

After the summer break, the Supreme Court on Monday reopened with a paperless and technology-enabled set up including free WiFi facilities for advocates, litigants, and others. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Today’s Cache | Baidu’s AI claims; Google’s Android antitrust woes; Qualcomm launches new 5G SoC

News snippets for Chain’s Baidu claiming AI superiority, Google has urged the Supreme Court of India to squash antitrust directives, and Qualcomm announcing Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC processor.

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Drug kingpins in Manipur have ties to politicians, Delhi-based tribal body tells Supreme Court

Kuki-Zomi-Hmar bodies have been supporting the Manipur Government’s campaign to clear poppy fields in the hill districts of the State, a body of Manipuri tribals in Delhi has submitted before the Supreme Court of India, alleging that the drug trade in the State is largely controlled by a nexus of…

The Hindu

An ordinance, its constitutionality, and scrutiny

The Union of India’s decision to prefer review (Article 137) and promulgate an ordinance (Article 123) simultaneously is ill-conceived

Newslaundry

How a key petition pending in SC raises questions on the finality of NRC in Assam

Matiur Rahman has been waging a legal battle against the inconsistencies that exist in India’s National Register for Citizens (NRC) regime since November 2012. Some of the questions that prompted his writ petition to the Supreme Court of India were: How could there be one standard citizenship law for the…

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