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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.

The Hindu · Jul 12, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Jul 11, 2023

Madras High Court to hear case against permitting serving of liquor at conference halls, stadia in T.N. on July 24

The Madras High Court on Wednesday decided to hear on July 24, a case challenging a Government Order (G.O.) issued on April 24 permitting the serving of liquor to guests at national or international conferences/summits at conference halls, convention centres (other than those in educational institutions) and in other venues such as…

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023

Supreme Court extends interim protection to Teesta Setalvad, posts case on July 19

Activist Teesta Setalvad is accused of forgery, fabrication of evidence, making false charges of offences with intent to injure, conspiracy in connection with the 2002 riots cases.

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023

Supreme Court Bench recuses from hearing Pennaiyar river water dispute

A Bench of Justices A. S. Bopanna and M. M. Sundresh on July 5 recused themselves from hearing the dispute between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka over constructions on the Pennaiyar river.

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023

SC refuses plea to transfer Senthilbalaji case to itself after Madras HC’s split verdict

The Supreme Court on July 4 did not entertain a plea by the Enforcement Directorate to decide by itself the question of custody of Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji in a money-laundering case linked to the cash-for-jobs scam following a split verdict by the Madras High Court.

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

PIL for re-classification of caste system dismissed by Supreme Court

Supreme Court on July 4, 2023 dismissed a PIL seeking re-classification of caste system and imposed a cost of ₹25,000 on the petitioner

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench to take up petitions challenging abrogation of special status under Article 370 on July 11

This national news by The Hindu reported on Supreme Court setting up a Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud that will listen to petitions challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Constitution, which deprived Jammu and Kashmir of its special privileges and led to the…

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023

Madras High Court stays order passed by single judge asking Madras Bar Association to admit members without discrimination

A Division Bench of the Madras High Court on Monday stayed the operation of a single judge’s June 22 order directing the Madras Bar Association (MBA) to distribute applications for membership to all interested practising lawyers in the High Court, and admit them as members without discriminating on the basis…

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023