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Temple lands can be alienated only if it is necessary, says Madras HC

The Madras High Court has clarified that temple lands can be alienated only after establishing that such alienation is purely in the interest of the temple concerned

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023

Date of preventive detention must also be included while calculating statutory period of five days to serve order, rules Madras HC

Madras High Court has held that the date of preventive detention should also be counted while calculating the statutory period of five days within which the grounds for the detention order must be communicated to the detainee failing which the order would not survive

The Hindu · Jun 6, 2023

Madras High Court impresses upon need for a new legislation on presentation of electronic evidence in criminal cases

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2023

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Supreme Court refuses plea challenging rules prohibiting use of donor gametes for couple opting for surrogacy

The Supreme Court on May 30 dismissed a plea challenging Union Health Ministry rules which prohibit donor gametes to couples opting for children through surrogacy

The Hindu · May 30, 2023

From Master of the Roster to Master of all Judges?

A recent Supreme Court order has the effect of enlarging the powers of the CJI on the judicial side

The Hindu · May 29, 2023

Explained | Why do judges recuse themselves and how? A look at recent judicial recusals

What governs the recusal of judges in India? We explore.

The Hindu · May 22, 2023

Judging jallikattu: On the Supreme Court verdict

In sport such as jallikattu, the organisers as well as the respective governments, still bear the burden to prevent infliction of pain and cruelty on animals

The Hindu · May 21, 2023

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Division Bench of HC too says nominated members of municipal bodies have no right to vote in elections to Legislative Council

The Hindu · May 20, 2023

Delhi vs Centre row: Centre seeks review of SC verdict that held Delhi govt has control over "services"

The Centre on Saturday approached the Supreme Court seeking review of May 11 Constitution bench judgement in which the apex court held that Delhi government has "legislative and executive power over services" in the national capital. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · May 20, 2023

Supreme Court upholds laws allowing Jallikattu, Kambala

The Supreme Court has upheld Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra laws allowing the traditional bull-taming sport Jallikattu, Kambala and bullock cart races.

The Hindu · May 18, 2023

Two judgments and the principle of accountability

While both judgments explain the constitutional position clearly, the Maharashtra judgment contradicts the core principle applied in the Delhi case

The Hindu · May 17, 2023

Madras High Court rules against conduct of heli tourism as part of Nilgiris summer festival

“The fragile eco-system and vulnerability of this bio-diverse region cannot be the victim of crass commercialism, that too in such an unplanned and careless fashion,” the Madras High Court remarked on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, while restraining the Tamil Nadu government from permitting heli tourism as part of the ongoing…

The Hindu · May 17, 2023

Supreme Court rejects petitions seeking review of EWS quota judgment

Supreme Court has dismissed petitions seeking a review of a November 2022 majority judgment by a Constitution Bench, which upheld the validity of 10% quota for the ‘economically weaker sections’ (EWS) of society.

The Hindu · May 16, 2023

Madras High Court appoints retired judge S. Jagadeesan as administrator of Pachaiyappa’s Charitable Trust

The Hindu · May 16, 2023

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The Hindu · May 15, 2023

Go First insolvency: NCLAT to pass order on aircraft lessors' petitions on May 22

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal will pass its order on May 22 on petitions filed by three aircraft lessors against Go First’s voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings.

The Hindu · May 13, 2023

A different Calcutta HC Judge but orders relating to West Bengal job scam remain the same

Justice Sinha was hearing the matter titled State of West Bengal vs Soumen Nandy.

The Hindu · May 12, 2023

Asymmetry and power: on Delhi government and administrative services

Yet another Constitution Bench verdict underscoring the representative character of the Government of the NCT of Delhi may not be end the power struggle in Delhi

The Hindu · May 12, 2023

The Kerala Story row | Supreme Court questions West Bengal ban, TN alert on The Kerala Story

The Supreme Court on May 12 sought replies of the West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Governments on a plea of the producers of The Kerala Story challenging the ban in the two States.

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The Hindu · May 11, 2023

SC unlocks disqualification proceedings against Shinde, but cannot reinstate Uddhav as CM

The Supreme Court opened the doors for the disqualification of Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde for defection from the Shiv Sena party while holding that the Governor’s call for trust vote, which led to the resignation of Uddhav Thackeray, was illegal

The Hindu · May 11, 2023

Sena vs Sena | A series of signs that Supreme Court viewed Shinde’s route to power with skepticism

Explore the series of signs indicating the Supreme Court’s cautious view on Shinde’s route to political power in Maharashtra.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

SC takes exception to public statements made about pending issue of scrapping of 4% Muslim quota in Karnataka

The Supreme Court on May 9 said sub judice cases should not be “politicised” after a petitioner alleged on Tuesday that Home Minister Amit Shah has made public statements about the scrapping of the 4% quota for Muslims in Karnataka ahead of the Assembly elections.

The Hindu · May 9, 2023

SC to hear on May 15 appeal against screening of The Kerala Story

The high court also noted that the producers have published a disclaimer along with the movie which specifically says it is fictionalised and a dramatised version of events and that the film doesn’t claim accuracy or factuality of historic events.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

SC calls Manipur crisis ‘humanitarian problem’, emphasises need for protection of displaced persons, religious places of worship

Manipur violence | The Supreme Court said the government should “take all necessary steps for rehabilitation of displaced persons and for protection of religious places of worship”.

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

Supreme Court to hear plea for SIT into Manipur clashes on May 8

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud is scheduled on May 8 to hear a petition filed by a Delhi-based body for Manipur tribal communities seeking the constitution of a Special Investigation Team to investigate the attacks and violence which has gripped the northeastern State.

The Hindu · May 4, 2023

Strategic timeout: on the Bilkis Bano case and an outcome

In the Bilkis Bano case, the influence the convicts seem to have with the incumbent regimes is also in focus

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