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Constitution Bench to examine validity of extending reservation of seats for SCs/STs in LS, Assemblies

Constitution Bench headed by CJI to examine validity of clockwork extensions granted to SCs/STs for reserving seats in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies on November 21. Petitioners argue it violates right to equality & excludes other communities from contesting.

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SC gives Maharashtra Speaker a week to open disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde and other MLAs

Supreme Court directs Maharashtra Speaker to start disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde and other MLAs within a week; notes Speaker must show "deference & dignity" to SC's direction

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Supreme Court dismisses challenge to Madras HC order staying sale of Plaster of Paris Ganesh idols

Chief Justice Chandrachud agreed to take up the case immediately at the end of the board, after the day’s list of cases are heard.

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What are the three cases before the new CJI-led Constitution Bench? | Explained

The Hindu explains the upcoming cases to be heard by a new five-judge Constitution Bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud

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Morning Digest | Finance Ministry says wrong to assess economic activity on GDP alone, number of Nipah virus cases rises to six in Kozhikode, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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Supreme Court has prepared a ‘platform’ to assess ‘top’ 50 judges before appointment in the apex court: CJI

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud has disclosed that the court had prepared a platform to assess ‘top 50 judges’ in the country who would be considered for appointment as judges of the Supreme Court

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SC seeks NMC reply on plea that 70% medical colleges do not pay or scrimp on stipend to interns

SC seeks NMC response on 70% medical colleges not paying stipend to MBBS interns. CJI Chandrachud says mandate of 2021 Regulations can't be breached, interns must be paid

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Editors Guild of India has right to free speech, says CJI

CJI Chandrachud said Editors Guild of India has right to free speech; FIRs against members lack basis; no offence made out under IPC; counter-views published on same web page; Manipur HC entertained PIL against EGI; interim protection from coercive action continues; Manipur government worries over narrative building. CJI questions if…

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SC asks HCs, tribunals to give affidavits on whether they are continuing with hybrid mode of hearing

The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Registrar Generals of State High Courts to inform it whether the hybrid system of court hearings, which allows litigants and lawyers to appear either physically or virtually, is continuing or not. The Bench gave the High Courts and Tribunals two weeks to file…

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Wrong to think only ‘fancy’ cases reach Constitution Benches, says CJI

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Friday told a lawyer to disabuse his mind of the notion that the Supreme Court constitutes Constitution Benches to hear “fancy” matters which have nothing to do with the daily travails of the ordinary people. He said that in cases like the Article…

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Less than 10% Indian arbitrators on international panels are women: CJI

CJI Chandrachud laments <10% of Indian arbitrators on int'l panels are women, calls it a "diversity paradox".

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Lawyer’s encounter with strays triggers debate in SC on dangers of dog attacks

Supreme Court discusses canine attacks in urban spaces after 14-yr-old dies from symptoms similar to rabies. Chief Justice notices lawyer with bandaged arm, offers medical care. Bench to hear views on pleas to euthanise “suspected rabid” and “extremely dangerous” stray dogs.

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Street dogs menace talked over in Supreme Court; Solicitor General Mehta calls it "serious issue"

CJI Chandrachud noticed that a lawyer in its court was having a bandage in his hand. CJI enquired from the lawyer about the incident that led to injuries. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC refuses to hear PIL challenging law on control of services in Delhi

A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and justices PS Narasimha and Manoj Misra said the Delhi government has already challenged the amended law. Read further on Dynamite News: Read further on Dynamite News:

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Editors Guild of India tells Supreme Court that Army ‘invited’ it to Manipur

The Editors Guild of India (EGI) on Monday told the Supreme Court that its team had visited Manipur on the Army’s invitation to make an “objective assessment” of the “unethical and ex parte reporting” by the vernacular media. The Chief Justice was puzzled why the Army wanted the EGI to…

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J&K MP Lone files one-page affidavit in SC; govt. not happy

MP Lone files affidavit in SC, reiterating oath to protect Constitution & territorial integrity of India. Government unhappy as affidavit does not mention swearing against terrorism/separatism. SC to analyse affidavit & address issue in its judgment.

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CJI asks petitioners if Article 370 is above Basic Structure, amending powers of Parliament

CJI Chandrachud: Petitioners place Article 370 on pedestal higher than Basic Structure Doctrine of Constitution. Sibal: Art. 368 (amending power) not applicable to Article 370. Centre: President has plenary power to repeal Article 370. Sibal: Solutions must be within Constitution. Centre: President's power unique, flavour of all three powers. Sibal:…

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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

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India stands for the rule of the law, says Chief Justice

Inaugurating the new building of the Gauhati High Court’s Aizawl Bench, Chandrachud said that the country stands for the rule of the law and peaceful resolution of problems.

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Ensure supply of medicine, food in Manipur, directs Supreme Court

SC suggests airdrops of food, meds in Manipur due to road blockades, chickenpox & measles. Govt to take steps to ensure essentials reach affected areas.

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Elections in J&K can be any time; Decision to be taken by ECI: Centre to SC

A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud was told by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the decision on elections in J&K have to be taken by the Election Commission of India and the state poll panel. Read further on Dynamite News:

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CJI asks if President could override recommendation on Article 370 abrogation

Article 370 empowers the President to abrogate it, but not before seeking and getting the “recommendation” of the Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir.

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When will J&K Statehood be restored, Supreme Court asks Union government

CJI Chandrachud suggests line of argument for Centre that J&K was converted to UT for "stipulated period" for national security. Centre agrees & assures J&K will return to Statehood after normalcy. CJI pushes Centre for answer on when it will revert to State. Centre yet to give timeline.

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Morning Digest | China releases new official map, showing territorial claims; Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician, and more

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Article 35A took away fundamental rights while giving special rights to permanent residents of J&K, says CJI

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said Article 35A, which empowered the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature to define “permanent residents” of the State and provide them special privileges, denied fundamental rights to others. The Chief Justice noted that Article 35A had even granted immunity from judicial review to the special…

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