Set up a courtroom in jail – SC in Yasin Malik’s case

Set up a courtroom in jail – SC in Yasin Malik’s case

Nov 21, 2024

The bench of Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih opined that a courtroom could be set up in the jail itself to settle the matter.

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Supreme Court Seeks SCBA’s Input on Guidelines for Advocates to Curb False Statements

Supreme Court Seeks SCBA’s Input on Guidelines for Advocates to Curb False Statements

Nov 19, 2024

The Supreme Court calls on SCBA to help draft guidelines ensuring Advocates-on-Record avoid false statements in court petitions. Hearing scheduled for December 6.

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The Supreme Court Advises Wearing Masks In Delhi-NCR’s ‘Severe+’ Air Pollution

The Supreme Court Advises Wearing Masks In Delhi-NCR’s ‘Severe+’ Air Pollution

Nov 18, 2024

In light of the worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Supreme Court has released a directive calling for rigorous adherence to mask-wearing and other preventive health measures.

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Supreme Court Reinstates Woman Sarpanch in Chhattisgarh, Orders Inquiry into Harassment by Officials

Supreme Court Reinstates Woman Sarpanch in Chhattisgarh, Orders Inquiry into Harassment by Officials

Nov 15, 2024

The Supreme Court reinstates a young woman Sarpanch in Chhattisgarh, imposing a fine on the state government and ordering an inquiry into officials for unwarranted harassment over delayed construction.

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Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Hate Speech Guidelines, Citing Existing Petitions

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Hate Speech Guidelines, Citing Existing Petitions

Nov 14, 2024

The Supreme Court quashes a PIL demanding guidelines to put an end to hate speech, citing the existing engagement of the issue by the apex court through pending petitions.

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Plea in Kerala HC against making the parents/owners liable for the offense of the minor in the MV Act

Plea in Kerala HC against making the parents/owners liable for the offense of the minor in the MV Act

Nov 12, 2024

It is an arbitrary presumption that the minor has received the guardian or the owner's implicit consent,

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Supreme Court Questions Limited Maternity Benefits for Adoptive Parents

Supreme Court Questions Limited Maternity Benefits for Adoptive Parents

Nov 12, 2024

While the Supreme Court has asked the government to give valid reasons for discriminatory maternity benefits to the adoptive parents, the behind-the-scene rationale is not found satisfactory as it should treat all parents equally.

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Supreme Court Seeks Government Response on Mandatory Age-Checks at Liquor Shops

Supreme Court Seeks Government Response on Mandatory Age-Checks at Liquor Shops

Nov 11, 2024

Supreme Court asks Central and State governments to address plea on enforcing age-verification at liquor shops to curb underage drinking and reduce DUI cases.

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CJIs remarks on the Krishna Iyer doctrine were objected to by Justices Nagarathna and Dhulia

CJIs remarks on the Krishna Iyer doctrine were objected to by Justices Nagarathna and Dhulia

Nov 9, 2024

It was said that the decision must be read in light of that time's social, cultural, and political background.

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Supreme Court Upholds Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Act, Ensures Substantive Equality for Minorities

Supreme Court Upholds Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Act, Ensures Substantive Equality for Minorities

Nov 7, 2024

The Supreme Court upheld the Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Act, promoting educational equality for minorities. The Act regulates Madarsa standards and secures minority rights through positive secularism.

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