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

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

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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

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

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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:

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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

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

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…

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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

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

The Hindu

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.

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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

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

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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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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”.

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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.

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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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Supreme Court sets aside HC stay on inquiry into Amaravati land scam

In a legal victory for the Jagan Mohan Reddy Government, the Supreme Court on May 3 set aside an Andhra Pradesh High Court order issuing a “blanket stay” on an inquiry into the Amaravati land scam and the alleged role of the previous Telugu Desam Party regime.

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A good divorce: On the Supreme Court of India’s ruling

The Supreme Court of India’s emphasis on ‘care and caution' and not to rush into a quick divorce must be welcomed

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Laying of foundation stone for Kallakurichi Collectorate on temple land even before acquiring it was indeed illegal, says Madras HC

The Madras High Court has agreed that it was illegal on the part of former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami to have laid the foundation stone in October 2020 for construction of Kallakurichi Collectorate complex on 34.817 acres of land owned by Ardhanareeswarar temple

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Meenakshi Sundareswarar Devasthanam loses case claiming title over 3,009.84 acres of land at Viralipatti village on Sirumalai foothills

The Meenakshi Sundareswarar Devasthanam in Madurai has lost a case claiming title over 3,009.84 acres of land at Viralipatti village on the foothills of Sirumalai.

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Bilkis Bano case convicts playing for time: Supreme Court judge K.M. Joseph

The Supreme Court on May 2 deferred to May 9 the hearing on a batch of pleas challenging the remission granted to the 11 convicts last year in the case of gangrape of Bilkis Bano and murder of her family members during the 2002 post-Godhra riots.

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