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An Administrative Court Scandal at the SEC

Why did the SEC suddenly dismiss dozens of cases?

Reason

Don't be so narrow-minded: Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking ban on Pakistan artistes to work in India

Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking ban on Pakistani artistes in India, urges petitioner not to be "narrow-minded". High Court noted that activities like arts, music, sports, culture, dance promote peace, harmony, unity and tranquillity in and between nations.

The Hindu

Mullaperiyar dam case: demarcate land covered by 1886 lease, check if mega car parking is in the lease area, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Survey of India to examine whether a mega car park project envisaged by Kerala near the Mullaperiyar dam area enters the property covered by the Periyar Lake Lease Agreement of October 1886. The October 29, 1886 lease indenture was for a period of…

The Hindu

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T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji withdraws plea for medical bail after judge says ‘he seems to be hale and hearty’

The Supreme Court allowed Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji to withdraw his petition seeking medical bail in the cash-for-job scam. Justice Bela M. Trivedi orally remarked that Mr. Balaji “seemed to be hale and hearty”.

The Hindu

Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS begins first week of December 2023 sitting

Welcome to the Nov. 27 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

Ballotpedia

It’s time to revamp the structure of the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court of India has three jurisdictions under the Constitution: original, appellate, and advisory. The Supreme Court serves as a Constitutional Court as well as a Court of Appeal. The Court sits in benches of varying sizes, as determined by the Registry on the directions of the Chief Justice…

The Hindu

SC rejects undertrial’s plea to use its powers to club 30 FIRs arraigned against him across seven States

The Supreme Court has refused an undertrial’s plea to flex its extraordinary powers to club 30 FIRs arraigned against him across seven States

The Hindu

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The Myth of the Federal Private Nondelegation Doctrine, Part 1

Serial-blogging my recent article in the Notre Dame Law Review

Reason

Idaho asks Supreme Court to allow enforcement of state abortion ban - Roll Call

Idaho asked the Supreme Court on Monday to allow enforcement of the state's abortion ban when it comes to emergency room treatment.

Roll Call

Supreme Court to consider giving First Amendment protections to social media posts

The First Amendment does not protect messages posted on social media platforms.

The Conversation

CJI DY Chandrachud: Supreme Court using technology to bring courtrooms closer to people

CJI said that during his tenure as a judge of the SC, he has initiated several initiatives for access to justice, stating that the most potent weapon is technology. Read further on Dynamite News: Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

When we say ‘we honour the Constitution’, we honour the fact it still exists and works today: CJI

CJI Chandrachud said SC is a people's court; citizens should not fear going to courts. It is an extension of constitutional governance, helping resolve disagreements through established principles. Steps taken to ensure citizens feel connected to court's working and get justice.

The Hindu

SC constantly working to ensure legal processes become easier and simpler for citizens: CJI DY Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Sunday that the Supreme Court is constantly working to ensure that legal processes become easier and simplified so that citizens do not languish in jails unnecessarily. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Delhi LG gives nod for filing appeal in Supreme Court in 1984 anti-Sikh riots related case

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has given the go-ahead to file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the Delhi High Court judgement acquitting six accused in a 1984 anti-Sikh riots case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Excise Case: Delhi Court to hear bail petition of AAP leader Sanjay Singh on Nov 28

The Rouse Avenue Court of Delhi will hear the bail petition of Aam Aadmi Party leader Sanjay Singh in a money laundering case related to alleged liquor irregularities case on November 28. Read further on Dynamite News:

Reason

Volokh Conspiracy Holiday Gifts—2023

Gift ideas for the VC readers in your life!

The Hindu

SEBI can’t be expected to take OCCRP allegations in Adani case as gospel truth: SC

Supreme Court said SEBI cannot accept foreign media reports as "gospel truth" on Adani Group's alleged stock manipulation & accounting fraud. SEBI bound by evidentiary requirements & cannot take reports as evidence. SIT to investigate, but SEBI following Justice Sapre committee's suggestions to protect investors.

The Guardian - UK

Who is Oscar Pistorius and why is he being released from jail?

The first amputee runner to compete at an Olympic Games in 2012, he killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, in 2013

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The mockery of an unelected monarchy

The Supreme Court can’t be bothered by silly things like a code of ethics or checks and balances

The Hindu

Suggest panel of bureaucrats from which Delhi can pick Chief Secretary, SC tells Centre

Supreme Court suggests Centre provide panel of accomplished bureaucrats for Delhi government to pick Chief Secretary; Centre to return on November 28

Newslaundry

‘Should SEBI now follow journalists?’ SC reserves verdict in Adani-Hindenburg case

The Supreme Court today reserved its verdict in a batch of petitions seeking a court-monitoring inquiry into fraud allegations made by Hindenburg Research against the Adani Group, Bar and Bench reported.

The Hindu

Stalin, Palaniswami condole Fathima Beevi’s death

M.K. Stalin and Edappadi K. Palaniswami express deep condolences on the death of former Governor Fathima Beevi. She was the first woman judge of the Supreme Court and held high offices such as NHRC and Governor of Tamil Nadu. Jayalalithaa respected her greatly.

The Hindu

Watch | Are Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan’s moves politically motivated?

In this episode of Focus Tamil Nadu, we examine how a case filed by Tamil Nadu in the Supreme Court has exposed certain questionable actions by the Governor in dealing with crucial Bills and files sent by the government.

The Independent UK

Top judge Lady Hale gives first speech in Lords 20 years after accepting peerage

Lady Hale is a former president of the Supreme Court, who became known for finding Boris Johnson’s prorogation of Parliament in 2019 to be unlawful.

The Hindu

Fathima Beevi had sworn in a disqualified Jayalalithaa as Chief Minister

Justice Fathima Beevi's tenure as Governor of Tamil Nadu (1997-2001) was mired in controversies, most notably her decision to administer the oath of office and secrecy to Jayalalithaa despite her disqualification. This sparked debate and criticism, and the Supreme Court eventually unseated Jayalalithaa. Beevi's tenure ended abruptly when the Centre…

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