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Twisha Sharma dowry death case: Body cremated in Bhopal after AIIMS team conducts second autopsy

Twisha Sharma's body was cremated in Bhopal following a second post-mortem. The High Court ordered the fresh examination after her family raised concerns. Sharma was found dead in her marital home, with allegations of dowry harassment against her husband and mother-in-law. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of…

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Twisha Sharma dowry death case: SC takes suo motu cognisance; hearing by CJI-led bench likely on Monday

The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Twisha Sharma death case. Her husband, Samarth Singh, has been arrested. He is the son of a retired district judge. Police are seeking his custodial remand for questioning. A Bhopal court has remanded him in police custody for seven days.

The Economic Times

Supreme Court Geofence Ruling Could Expose AI Chats, Keyword Searches to Police

The Supreme Court is weeks away from delivering its most consequential digital privacy ruling since 2018, and the stakes stretch far beyond a Virginia bank robbery. The case — Chatrie v. United States — centers on a geofence warrant, a law enforcement tool that searches everyone's location data to find…

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Legal fight could delay a proposed $7B settlement for lawsuits in Roundup cancer claims

A proposed $7.25 billion settlement over claims that Roundup weedkiller causes cancer now faces potential delays

The Independent UK

UK equalities watchdog bathroom guidance leaves trans people with 'less rights'

TRANSGENDER people have been left with “less rights” following the publication of the UK equalities watchdog’s guidance on single-sex spaces,…

The National (Scotland)

Supreme Court questions quota to children of economically, educationally advanced families in backward classes

The Supreme Court is questioning the continuation of reservation benefits for children from affluent families within backward classes. Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan observed that educational and economic empowerment leads to social mobility. They noted that if parents are well-off, their children should not need reservation.

The Economic Times

'Shocking order' passed by court shakes people's faith in judiciary: SC

The Supreme Court has strongly criticized a Gujarat High Court order. The High Court had directed the in-charge chairman of the Gujarat Revenue Tribunal to step down. The Supreme Court stated that such orders shake public faith in the judiciary. The apex court agreed to hear the plea filed by…

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Decided to bring back to India some persons deported to Bangladesh: Centre to SC

The Indian government will bring back individuals previously deported to Bangladesh. These people will then have their claims of Indian citizenship verified. The Supreme Court was informed of this decision. The process is expected to take about ten days. The court will hear the matter again in July. This move…

The Economic Times

SC grants bail to accused in UAPA case over recruitment of 'hybrid' terrorists

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Suhail Ahmad Thokar. He was arrested in a UAPA case related to alleged conspiracy with terrorist groups. Thokar was accused of recruiting terrorists and radicalizing youth. The court considered his period of custody. The trial is expected to take time. He will be…

The Economic Times

SC grants interim bail to two Delhi riots accused, refers question of law to larger bench

The Delhi Police has sought reference of the question of law to a larger bench on whether prolonged incarceration and delay in trial can override the statutory restrictions on bail under anti-terror laws such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA).

The Economic Times

NCERT textbook row: Supreme Court modifies earlier order concerning 3 academics

The Supreme Court has modified its earlier order regarding three academics involved in a dispute over an NCERT textbook chapter on corruption in the judiciary. The court has clarified that the Centre and state governments are free to independently decide whether to engage with the academics in any capacity. It…

The Economic Times

Vedanta arm Talwandi Sabo Power faces Rs 127 crore penalty

Vedanta's subsidiary, Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd, must pay approximately Rs 127 crore plus late payment surcharge to Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. The Supreme Court upheld a penalty for misdeclaration of availability in January 2017. This power plant is crucial for Punjab's energy needs. The judgment restores an earlier order…

The Economic Times

Supreme Court to hear plea against CBSE's policy making three-language study compulsory in Class 9 next week

The Supreme Court will hear a plea next week challenging the CBSE's new policy. This policy makes studying three languages compulsory for Class 9 students from July 1. At least two of these languages must be native Indian languages. Students, teachers, and parents are behind the plea. They believe the…

The Economic Times

Supreme Court Sides With U.S. Company In Cuba Property Seizure Case

The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Havana Docks Corp. in a long-running fight over property seized by Fidel Castro's regime after the Cuban Revolution.

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Reason

The Supreme Court Protected Donor Privacy. The IRS Didn't Get the Memo.

The federal government is still fighting to collect nonprofit donor information despite Supreme Court warnings that such demands chill free speech.

The Independent UK

Supreme Court sides with US company in claims over property seized in Cuban revolution

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of owners of Cuban property that was confiscated by Fidel Castro’s government more than 65 years ago

The Economic Times

Venugopal Dhoot moves SC against order upholding separate insolvency for Videocon Industries Ltd and VOVL

Videocon founder Venugopal Dhoot has approached the Supreme Court. He is challenging a recent appellate tribunal order. This order allows separate insolvency proceedings for Videocon Industries and Videocon Oil Ventures. Previously, a tribunal had directed clubbing of these cases. The appellate tribunal cited distinct business sectors. This makes a single…

The Economic Times

RIL, foreign firms refute in SC Centre's claim of 'unjust' extraction of gas from KG basin

Reliance Industries and its offshore partners are strongly denying allegations of siphoning gas from ONGC fields. The companies are in the Supreme Court challenging a High Court verdict that overturned an arbitral award in their favor. The Centre had demanded over a billion dollars for gas allegedly migrated from ONGC…

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The Conversation

The US Constitution and laws do not protect oil companies from being sued over the harm they cause to the climate

In recent years, at least two dozen local and state governments have sued petroleum companies to recover the billions in costs they have incurred responding to and rebuilding after flooding, storms and wildfires – all of which have been worsened by changes to the climate resulting from burning fossil fuels.

The Economic Times

Mumbai anti-encroachment drive: Western Railway clears Rs 600 crore land, violence erupts in Bandra

Western Railway is conducting a massive anti-encroachment drive in Garib Nagar, Mumbai. Hundreds of structures are being demolished to reclaim valuable railway land. This operation aims to facilitate crucial infrastructure expansion near Bandra station. The drive has faced some resistance and violence. Authorities are proceeding with the demolition under heavy…

The Economic Times

Delhi riots 2020: High Court grants bail to Salim Malik in UAPA case

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to Salim Malik, an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The court considered the bail granted to several co-accused while deciding Malik’s plea. Prosecutors had alleged that Malik played a significant role in…

The Economic Times

'Courts can hold sedition trials if accused has no objection': Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that trials under the sedition law, Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, can proceed if the accused agrees. This clarification came during a hearing for an individual jailed for 17 years on sedition charges. The court directed the Madhya Pradesh High Court to hear…

The Economic Times

SC refuses to lift stay on counting of Delhi Bar Council polls

The Supreme Court has refused to alter its previous order. This order had put a halt to the counting of votes for the Bar Council of Delhi elections. Allegations of tampering prompted this decision. The apex court has now asked the Delhi High Court to hear the related pleas. This…

Roll Call

The 10 most vulnerable House members, less than 6 months from Election Day

When Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map last summer to give their party additional pickup opportunities, it set off a back-and-forth with both parties revisiting district lines in several states. The battle turbocharged last month, when the Supreme Court invalidated Louisiana’s map and significantly limited the use of race…

Reason

There Is No Equitable Constitutional Cause Of Action To Challenge The Presidential Record Act Policy

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