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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.

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HC upholds arraigning sub-registrar as accused instead of witnesses in fraudulent registration of gift deeds case

High Court upholds trial court's decision to make sub-registrar an accused in fraudulent registration of two gift deeds. Sub-registrar must prove he obtained signature and thumb impression of elderly woman by visiting her house. Complainant alleged woman was admitted in ICU and not in sound state to affix signature. Court…

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SC refuses to interfere with Manipur HC order on restoration of internet

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the order of the Manipur High Court which ordered limited restoration of the internet in the State. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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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Supreme Court grants Umar Ansari interim protection from arrest

SC grants interim protection from arrest to Umar Ansari in evacuee property case. Court issues notice to Uttar Pradesh, asks Ansari to cooperate with investigation. Allahabad HC had dismissed plea for pre-arrest bail and quashing of chargesheet.

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On Rahul Gandhi’s conviction

The Gujarat High Court's verdict on Rahul Gandhi's criminal revision petition raises questions on defamation, disqualification and electoral representation law. The Court denied relief to the petitioner, citing that a stay of conviction is an exception to be resorted to in rare cases. The comment by Mr. Gandhi, “why all…

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Rahul Gandhi moves SC against Gujarat HC order refusing to stay his conviction in defamation case

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday approached the Supreme Court challenging the Gujarat High Court order which declined to stay his conviction in the criminal defamation case in which he was sentenced to two years in jail by Surat court over 'Modi surname' remark. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi: Centre notifies transfer of three judges of different HC

The Centre Government on Saturday notified the transfer of Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh, Allahabad High Court to Kerala High Court, Justice Manoj Bajaj, Punjab and Haryana High Court to Allahabad High Court and Justice Gaurang Kanth, Delhi High Court to Calcutta High Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Clarence Thomas' feigned originalism

Gaps in ethics on the High Court lead to extreme rulings. No justice is more tainted than Clarence Thomas

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Trinamool team visits Nandigram to counter BJP’s fact-finding team

The development comes at a time when a BJP fact-finding team led by former Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad is visiting West Bengal.

The Hindu

Special courts for POCSO cases must determine appropriate compensation for victim: HC

Observing that some of the judges of special courts set up to deal with Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act cases are still not determining appropriate compensation payable to the child victim, the Karnataka High Court has said that the law imposes a clear obligation on special courts to…

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Government facing legal challenge over plan to house asylum seekers at airfields

The ruling comes just two days after the Home Secretary’s department moved asylum seekers on to Wethersfield Airfield in Essex for the first time.

The Independent UK

Stonehenge A303 road tunnel approved after years-long battle, prompting fury

Plan for world heritage site condemned as ‘absolutely monstrous scheme’ and ‘tragedy for globally recognisable icon’

The Independent UK

Supreme Court agrees to hear plea against limited restoration of internet in Manipur on July 17

The Supreme Court agreed to hear the Manipur government’s plea against the State High Court order for limited restoration of the internet on July 17 .

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Vijay Kirloskar moves Karnataka High Court to stop sale of 2.51 crore shares worth ₹555 crore

Vijay Ravindra Kirloskar, chairman of Bengaluru-based Kirloskar Electric Company (KEC) Ltd., has moved the High Court of Karnataka seeking a direction to several persons, including one of his nephews and a family friend, from alienating or transferring around 2.51 crore shares worth ₹555 crore of TD Power System Ltd. (TDPSL),…

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‘Justice Ujjal Bhuyan opened the temple of justice doors to public’

Telangana High Court Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan would be remembered as the person who opened the doors of the temple of justice to the public by taking the initiative of streaming live the High Court proceedings, said Advocate-General B.S. Prasad on Thursday.

The Hindu

An unacceptable verdict in the constitutional sense

The petitioners in the Allahabad case only asserted their right not to be tortured by the police and did not pray for a moral evaluation of their decision to live together

The Independent UK

Amber Gibson had injuries consistent with being strangled, murder trial told

The 16-year-old’s brother, Connor, is on trial at the High Court in Glasgow accused of her murder.

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Supreme Court recommends transfer of 3 HC judges, including Delhi HC judge Justice Gaurang Kanth

The three judges who have been recommended for transfer include - Justice Manoj Bajaj of the Punjab & Haryana HC; Justice Dinesh Kumar Singh of the Allahabad HC; and Justice Gaurang Kanth of the Delhi HC. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court gets two new judges

The President on July 12 appointed Telangana Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Kerala Chief Justice S. Venkatanarayana Bhatti as Supreme Court judges. The appointments came within a week of the Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, recommending their names to the government.

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The Dwindling Jewish Representation And Evolving Composition Of The U.S. Supreme Court

Diversity on the Supreme Court: A changing landscape of justices from all backgrounds and walks of life.

The Independent UK

‘Chilling effect’ if Jenrick statement used in airfield asylum case, court told

Two councils and a resident are seeking a legal challenge against the Home Office’s plans to house asylum seekers on airfields.

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Externment orders must follow due process of law as they keep persons away from family and place: HC

The High Court of Karnataka has said that authorities must adhere to the provisions of the Karnataka Police Act while passing the order of externment against a person as externment has serious consequences and keeps away a person from his family and place.

The Independent UK

Footprint found on Amber Gibson’s bra ‘matched brother’s shoe’

A forensic scientist told the High Court in Glasgow that she had analysed a mark on the undewear.

The Independent UK

Asylum seekers moved to RAF base despite Home Office court battle over site

Migrants transported to RAF Wethersfield as Suella Braverman’s lawyers defend use of the site in High Court challenge

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