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Justice Clarence Thomas Absent From US Supreme Court Session

Justice Clarence Thomas's absence from a Supreme Court session raises questions and underscores the impact of individual justices on the legal system.

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Robe and Gavel: SCOTUS to hear arguments in four cases this week

Welcome to the April 15 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Absent From Oral Arguments

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' absence from oral arguments raises questions about his health status.

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Electoral bonds biggest extortion scheme and Modi is mastermind: Rahul

The electoral bond scheme is the biggest extortion scheme and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the mastermind, former Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said

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Country being pushed towards black money; everyone will regret attacking Electoral Bond scheme, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the country had been pushed towards black money in elections after the Supreme Court scrapped the electoral bonds scheme, and that on honest reflection, “everyone will regret it”.

The Hindu

Denial of pre-certification for poll ads can be challenged only before Supreme Court, not any other court, says ECI

Madras High Court questions Election Commission's restriction on challenging pre-certification denial, seeks explanation by Wednesday.

The Hindu

US Supreme Court Rejects Black Lives Matter Activist's Appeal

US Supreme Court rejects appeal of Black Lives Matter activist in protest incident, highlighting legal complexities in activism cases.

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Supreme Court seeks ED response on Kejriwal arrest, says earliest date for hearing only from April 29

Supreme Court seeks ED response on Arvind Kejriwal's arrest in Delhi excise policy case, sets hearing for April 29.

The Hindu

Cotton among GOP lawmakers who back defendants in Jan. 6 case - Roll Call

Sen. Tom Cotton and other GOP lawmakers have sided with the defendants in a Supreme Court case about the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

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SC agrees to hear arguments on BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar’s visit to Sandeshkali

The Supreme Court on April 15 agreed to hear arguments on BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar visit to violence-hit Sandeshkhali. Women in Sandeshkhali were agitating over alleged atrocities committed against them by Trinamool Congress leader Shajahan Sheikh and his aides.

The Hindu

U.P. Muslim student slapping case | SC asks State Government to clarify measures taken to prosecute teacher

The Supreme Court on April 15 asked the Uttar Pradesh government to clarify measures taken to prosecute a school teacher, 60-year-old Trpti Tyagi, in Muzaffarnagar in the case of slapping of a Muslim boy. She goaded the classmates of a seven-year-old Muslim boy to slap him repeatedly while making communal…

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After 600 lawyers, 21 retired judges write to CJI expressing concern over ‘escalated attempts’ to undermine judiciary

Retired judges warn against attempts to undermine judiciary through misinformation and public disparagement, urging safeguarding of legal system.

The Hindu

Review plea in SC claims electoral bonds case alleged ‘make-believe violation of fundamental rights’

The petition said the Parliament, where petitioner-lawyer Mathews J. Nedumpara was “symbolically present”, had ushered in the scheme through an amendment in the Finance Act to curb black money.

The Hindu

Twelve-year-old accused killer moved to bespoke housing

A child accused of murder will be moved out of secure welfare and into bespoke accommodation as she awaits an assessment of her criminal responsibility.

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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to meet Arvind Kejriwal in Tihar jail today

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet Aam Aadmi Party convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Decoding the judgment on Jim Corbett

While the Supreme Court brought to light the unholy nexus of politicians, forest officials, and local contractors responsible for the felling of 6,000 trees in the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, it failed to set a precedent by saying that ecosystem services are more important and generate more revenue…

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Fixing India’s VVPAT-based audit of EVMs

The Hindu explains how the current VVPAT-based audit of EVMs is inadequate

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We need a Trump gag order, for real

The First Amendment wasn't meant to cover a public figure's dangerous, damaging lies. But there's an answer

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Supreme Court To Consider Abortion Case Involving Federal Law

Supreme Court to review Idaho's abortion law conflicting with federal statute, sparking debate over state vs. federal authority.

The Hindu

The trend in climate change jurisprudence | Explained

What is the backdrop to the Supreme Court ruling that citizens have a right against the adverse effects of climate change? Why has a link been drawn between climate change and human rights? Is this happening in litigation in other countries too?

The Hindu

How did the law on disclosure of assets evolve? | Explained

How did the law on disclosure of assets evolve for candidates standing for elections in India?

The Hindu

Arvind Kejriwal arrest | Supreme Court to hear Delhi CM’s plea against arrest on April 15

A two-judge Bench of the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on April 15 a petition filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to quash his arrest in in a Delhi Excise policy-linked money laundering case

The Hindu

Oral remark by Supreme Court judge triggers online vitriol against him

Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah’s oral remark at the Uttarakhand State Licensing Authority during the Patanjali case hearing has triggered online vitriol.

Reason

Second Amendment Roundup: Injunction Against Washington Magazine Ban Stayed Within Minutes

The stay was issued without time to review the opinion and the motion to stay, and without allowing an opposition brief.

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Senate Democrats Issue Subpoena To Conservative Legal Advocate Leonard Leo

Senate Democrats issue subpoena to Leonard Leo over ethics concerns at Supreme Court, sparking tensions and raising questions about transparency.

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