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Centre notifies appointment of Justice Manmohan as Supreme Court Judge

The Central Government, on Tuesday through the Ministry of Law and Justice, notified the appointment of justice-manmohan">Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court’s YouTube channel hacked, livestream promotes crypto

The Supreme Court of India’s YouTube channel has been hacked and stripped of the videos of its previous hearings. The channel’s name and image now say “Ripple”, reportedly after a US-based cryptocurrency firm, Ripple Labs.

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Voting for relief: On interim bails and elections

In the grant of interim bail to the Delhi Chief Minister, the Supreme Court of India has reversed a development that upset the level playing field for the ongoing general election.

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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal withdraws plea against ED arrest in Supreme Court

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Friday withdrew his plea from the Supreme Court of India against arrest by the Enforcement Directorate. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court slams TN Governor for not appointing K Ponmudy as Minister

SC said that after the top court stayed Ponmudy's conviction, how could the governor say that, Ponmudy's re-induction as the Minister would be against constitutional morality? Read further on Dynamite News:

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DMK demands recall of T.N. Governor for refusing to administer oath to ex-Minister K. Ponmudy

DMK urges President to recall Tamil Nadu Governor for refusing to re-induct Ponmudy into cabinet, citing constitutional violations.

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Uttar Pradesh government takes steps towards paperless court; Allahabad HC seeks report

The Uttar Pradesh government has taken steps towards ensuring paperless court proceedings. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Unbonded: On the striking down of the Electoral Bond Scheme by the Supreme Court

In striking down the Electoral Bond Scheme, the Supreme Court of India has struck a blow for transparency in political funding

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PM Modi to inaugurate diamond jubilee celebration of Supreme Court tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court of India on Sunday noon on the apex court premises. Read further on Dynamite News:

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It needs practice to preach: The dichotomy between informed criticism and activist outrage

An article published by Newslaundry on December 28, 2023 – titled “The gap he maintained: The dichotomy between CJI Chandrachud’s words and deeds in 2023” – which can, at best, be described as misplaced outrage, has led me to pen my thoughts in response.

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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

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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

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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…

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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…

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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

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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

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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'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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