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T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji’s arrest | Madras High Court leaves it to Supreme Court to decide when ED can take him into custody

Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji is at present, lodged at the Central Prison, Puzhal, in Chennai. Read more on The Hindu

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Never-ending saga: on the legal wrangling between the Centre and the Government of the National Capital Territory

The legality of the recent ordinance promulgated by the President of India to create a new scheme to regulate services in Delhi will be scrutinised by a Constitution Bench

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How can amendment to statutory rules for serving liquor in convention halls, stadia survive without being tabled before Assembly, asks Madras High Court

Madras HC questions survival of G.O.s on liquor licence rules w/o legislative nod. CJ & Justice raised query on G.O.s issued for amending TN Liquor Rules & allowing liquor serving during national/international events. Bench granted time to A-G to obtain instructions & extended interim stay.

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Supreme Court sets aside High Court order dismissing plea challenging Mizoram Government’s notification on Scheduled Tribe quota

The Supreme Court on Monday set aside a Gauhati High Court order dismissing a petition seeking to quash a Mizoram Government notification which arbitrarily sub-classified the Scheduled Tribes of the State while allegedly discriminating against non-Mizo Scheduled Tribes.

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Clear-headed approach: On the judiciary, the police and the grant of bail

In granting regular bail to activist Teesta Setalvad, the Supreme Court has rebuffed the Gujarat police stand that the purported gravity of her offence is enough to deny her bail

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SC seeks report from Allahabad HC on suits related to Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute

SC directs Registrar General of Allahabad HC to furnish details of suits related to Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah dispute. Bench of Justices Kaul and Dhulia hearing plea challenging HC order transferring all matters related to dispute to itself.

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Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi’s plea challenging sedition charges against him

The Supreme Court sought a response of the Centre on a plea of RTI activist and independent Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi challenging the invocation of penal provision of sedition against him in a case related to anti-CAA protests.

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Can’t direct Centre to recognise a language as ‘official language’, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on July 21 said it cannot direct the Centre to include Rajasthani as an official language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution.

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SC proposes to nominate pro tem DERC chairperson, takes time till August 4 to scout for suitable candidate

A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud said it needed time to consult possible candidates, who would be former High Court judges, and zero in on a name. The court listed the case on August 4.

The Hindu

Supreme Court refers Delhi ordinance case to Constitution Bench

The Supreme Court on July 20 referred the Delhi Government’s challenge against a Central ordinance — which effectively returns power over the civil services in the national capital to the Lieutenant Governor — to a Constitution Bench.

The Hindu

HR&CE Department agrees to lease out six acres of temple land for expansion of Madurai Bench of Madras High Court

HR&CE agrees to lease 6 acres of Kothanda Ramaswamy Temple land to Madurai Bench of Madras High Court. AG to coordinate with govt. to ensure lease amount paid & steps taken for acquisition of land. Judges want temple to use lease amount wisely.

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Come out with proposal to solve shortage of space in Karnataka HC, Chief Justice-headed Bench directs govt.

Karnataka HC directs govt to provide adequate space for HC offices, court halls, chambers of judges, public amenities & parking. There is an acute shortage of space for its effective functioning. HC resolution in 2019 pointed out need for 2.2 lakh sq ft of additional space. Govt provided some additional…

The Hindu

HC refuses to take suo motu action on remarks made by Abhishek

Calcutta HC refuses to take suo motu cognisance of motion seeking contempt proceedings against Abhishek Banerjee for remarks against judiciary. Bench suggests filing petition or mentioning matter before larger Bench.

The Hindu

Delhi Ordinance case: Supreme Court may refer case to Constitution Bench

Supreme Court may refer Delhi govt's petition against Central Ordinance to Constitution Bench. CJI outlines questions of law that may require attention of Constitution Bench. MHA accuses Delhi govt of going on rampage after SC verdict, harassing officers and embarrassing nation. SC to hear case on Thursday.

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Supreme Court fixes Bilkis Bano’s case against remission to convicts on August 7

This is the second time the case is coming up before a Bench led by Justice Nagarathna. The previous time was on July 11, when it was post for directions on July 17.

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SC asks Manipur govt to move HC against restoration of internet in the State

SC asks Manipur to approach HC to reconsider restoring limited internet service. SG highlights risk of misuse of social media & violence. Bench suggests Manipur government to request HC look into difficulties that may arise with restoration.

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SC dismisses ED appeal against HC order allowing Bharathi Reddy to replace attached assets with FDs

SC declines ED's appeal against Telangana HC order allowing Y.S. Bharathi Reddy, wife of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, to substitute property attached by ED in money laundering case with fixed deposits; Bench notes property attached was not actual one acquired from proceeds of crime.

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Supreme Court to hear Manish Sisodia’s plea for interim bail on July 28

Supreme Court agrees to hear plea by former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia for interim bail to meet his wife who is under medical care. The bail plea is opposed by the CBI and ED.

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SC fixes Umar Khalid’s bail plea hearing on July 24

The Supreme Court said it would hear a plea by former JNU student Umar Khalid seeking bail in a UAPA case on July 24 related to the alleged conspiracy behind the riots here in February 2020.

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Telangana HC notices to government over drainage systems in city

Telangana HC issues notices to State govt in PIL over creating proper drainage system in Hyderabad to prevent deaths due to inundation and floods. PIL seeking installation of CCTV cameras in all police stations closed as SC is hearing similar matter. 369 police stations already equipped with cameras.

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Supreme Court asks ED chief to quit; but upholds amendments

The Supreme Court on July 11 held the back-to-back “piecemeal” extensions granted by the Centre to Enforcement Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra “illegal and invalid in law”. However, the Bench headed by Justice B.R. Gavai allowed Mr Mishra to continue in office till July 31, 2023 in order to facilitate a…

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Centre’s view on life in J&K post-Article 370 has no bearing on constitutional challenge to abrogation: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said the Centre’s fresh affidavit claiming that Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing an “unprecedented era of peace, progress and prosperity” post abrogation of Article 370 has “no bearing on the constitutional challenge” to the repeal of the provision. SC would start hearing the case from August 2.

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Madras High Court to examine and quash criminal cases against minor boys for consensual relationships with minor girls

The Madras High Court has decided to embark on an exercise of quashing, en masse, all criminal cases registered against minor boys for having consensual relationships with, or having eloped with minor girls, if it finds that these cases are against the interest and future of the children involved, besides…

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Explained | What are the cases about Article 370 and J&K special status, up for hearing at the Supreme Court?

As a five-judge Constitution Bench is set to take up pleas about the abrogation of Article 370 on July 11, we examine what led to the petitions, what the contentions are, and when it has been mentioned for early listing before

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