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Supreme Court: Court appointed amicus curiae seeks direction to MCD on action taken against illegal constructions

A court-appointed amicus curiae has approached the Supreme Court for urgent intervention. This follows a building collapse in Saidulajab, Delhi, which claimed lives. The amicus seeks directions for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to survey and act against illegal constructions. The court is also asked to direct a structural audit…

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'Physical relationship between consenting unmarried adults no ground to show poor character': Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has declared that a physical relationship between consenting unmarried adults does not reflect negatively on character. This ruling came as the court directed the Telangana Police Recruitment Board to reconsider a candidate's appointment. The candidate's selection was previously cancelled due to a criminal case stemming from a…

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SC upholds NGT order that landlord cannot be liable for environmental violations committed by tenant

The Supreme Court has ruled that landlords are not responsible for environmental breaches by their tenants' chemical units. This decision upholds a National Green Tribunal order. The Gujarat Pollution Control Board had sought to hold a landlord liable for a tenant's unit. The court's ruling provides clarity on landlord responsibility…

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Bank auctioned pledged land after borrower defaulted but buyer took 2 years to pay 75% money; borrower cleared the dues, fought and won the case in SC to get his land back

The Supreme Court agreed with the Madras High Court's call to cancel the auction of Mr. Rama's family property. The bank was trying to sell their assets due to a loan default, but legal battles and late payments from potential buyers stalled the process, preventing the sale from ever being…

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Second Amendment Roundup: No Protection for Heroin Trafficker

Fifth Circuit reaffirms Rahimi’s “dangerousness” standard in § 922(a)(1) case

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Lawyers welcome SC’s AI rules against ‘algorithmic justice’

The Supreme Court has released a draft framework for AI in courts, aiming to balance innovation with judicial safeguards. The proposed regulations emphasise AI as an assistive tool, strictly prohibiting its use for decision-making, adjudication, or sentencing, while encouraging its adoption for administrative efficiency and access to justice.

The Economic Times

House Speaker Sophon under fire over Saksayam case

The opposition People's Party (PP) has threatened legal action against House Speaker Sophon Zarum if he fails to forward a petition against the national anti-graft body to the Supreme Court.

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Republican support for marriage equality, LGBTQ+ rights sinks: poll

Just some four years ago, more than half of Republicans backed same-sex marriage.

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NCLAT quashes Ligare Aviation's insolvency; loan from Religare Enterprises round-tripping of money

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has cancelled insolvency proceedings against Ligare Aviation. The tribunal found the National Company Law Tribunal wrongly admitted a plea from Religare Enterprises. It stated the transactions were merely money laundering, not genuine financial dealings. This decision allows appeals from shareholder Daiichi Sankyo Company. The…

The Economic Times

US: First came Congress. Now a national redistricting battle may turn to statehouses and city councils

A new phase of redistricting is unfolding across America. States like Georgia are redrawing electoral maps for Congress and state legislatures. This follows a Supreme Court decision impacting minority voting rights. The changes could reshape representation and influence policy decisions. Many local governments may also see district adjustments.

The Economic Times

Landlord filed case to evict tenant but tenant bought 50% share from co-owner mid-dispute and filed partition of property case: HC gives no relief to landlord on eviction case

A tenant facing eviction for unauthorized construction and rent default became a co-owner mid-dispute. He purchased a 50% share of the property from a co-landlord. The Bombay High Court ruled that eviction proceedings cannot continue once a tenant acquires ownership rights. The court set aside the eviction case, restoring the…

The Economic Times

Gordon-Darby Prepares to Renew Effort to Commandeer New Hampshire in Order to Maintain Emissions Testing Contract

Since it lost its first case on technical procedural grounds, the company plans to try again.

Reason

Supreme Court says accused cannot be denied chargesheet documents

The Supreme Court has ruled that accused individuals must have access to chargesheet documents. Withholding these materials can severely impact a fair trial. The court directed that typed copies of confidential documents be provided to retired Major General V K Singh. This decision aims to balance national security with the…

The Economic Times

RFK Jr’s FDA to study if abortion pill mifepristone is safe despite it being on market for over 25 years: report

Roughly 7.5 million women have taken the pill over the past 25 years

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Supreme Court Backs Trump Administration Over FCC Data Privacy Enforcement on Telecom Giants

The US Supreme Court's upholding of FCC's authority to enforce privacy rules against telco giants preserves its power to issue penalties for mishandling customer data.

The Economic Times

'Not speaking not marital cruelty': SC frees husband sentenced to jail over wife's suicide after 13 days of silence between them

Supreme Court has acquitted a man convicted of cruelty after his wife died by suicide, ruling that 13 days of non-communication between spouses cannot, by itself, amount to marital cruelty. Setting aside the conviction upheld by the Madras High Court, the court said ordinary marital differences and temporary silence do…

The Economic Times

Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea to fill vacant posts in state human rights commissions

The Supreme Court declined to hear a petition concerning vacant posts in state human rights commissions. Justices Vikram Nath and V Mohana questioned the petitioner's choice to approach the apex court instead of the relevant High Courts. The petitioner was permitted to withdraw the plea. This decision highlights the judiciary's…

The Economic Times

SC to examine whether married daughter's son can claim compassionate employment benefits

The Supreme Court will now consider if a married daughter's son can receive government rehabilitation employment. This follows a recent ruling that a dependent married daughter is eligible for such benefits. The court has asked the Chhattisgarh government for a response. A petitioner claims the state previously granted similar employment…

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From exporting spyware to surveilling activists – how democracies became the new digital authoritarians

“Digital authoritarianism” refers to governments using technology for surveillance and censorship to repress dissent.

Reason

CJ Roberts Agrees with AT&T and Verizon, But Rules For FCC

The SG flipped positions on appeal, and the Chief Justice whips up a blue plate special to deny the carriers a refund.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Scott Bessent testifies before the House on Treasury Department priorities

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is back on Capitol Hill to testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on the department’s priorities, one day after he refused to say whether President Donald Trump and his family would still get immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a…

Roll Call

At the Races: Tricks of the trade

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Democrats are sounding the alarm on mystery super PACs with ties to Republicans that…

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Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on federal regulation of telecom companies

The Supreme Court has sided with the Trump administration in a case about the power of federal regulators over telecommunications companies

The Independent UK

Supreme Court upholds broad reading of SEC authority to recoup ill-gotten gains in fraud cases

The Supreme Court has upheld a broad reading of the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission to recoup ill-gotten gains from people who engage in securities fraud

Reason

Will the Supreme Court Review Judge Newman's Stealth Impeachment?

The Court should grant cert on the important separation of powers issue raised by her long-running, allegedly "temporary suspension" from case assignments.

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