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Maternity leave in India offers progress, with mixed results

In 2025, the Supreme Court of India declared maternity leave a fundamental right for working women. India is among the countries in the world where pregnant women are entitled to 26 weeks of paid maternity leave, which can be taken for up to two children. The move has been widely…

France 24

What Did Professor Barrett Think About Smith?

Justice Barrett's views on the Supreme Court's supervisory power were set two decades ago; what about her views on the Free Exercise Clause?

Reason

New policy formulated for evaluation of Private CBSE students in Gulf countries: Centre to Supreme Court

The Supreme Court was informed by the Centre about a new CBSE policy for private students whose Class XII exams in Gulf countries were cancelled due to the Iran-US conflict. A distinct evaluation formula, considering Class X and last-attempted Class XII marks, has been notified. This addresses concerns of students…

The Economic Times

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Don't want to open pandora's box with regard to proceedings of collegium: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a judicial officer's plea challenging the elevation of junior colleagues to the Himachal Pradesh High Court. Justices Nagarathna and Bagchi emphasized that collegium proceedings are internal matters, stating they wouldn't "open a pandora's box." The court noted no rejection of the petitioner's name,…

The Economic Times

Trump DOJ U-Turn: Administration Asks Supreme Court to Revive Blocked Voter Purge Rules Ahead of Midterms

The Trump administration seeks Supreme Court review of Arizona's voting rules, potentially impacting voter eligibility verification and election security before the 2026 midterms.

International Business Times UK

Congress makes strong pitch for making right to vote a fundamental right

The Congress is advocating for the right to vote to be declared a fundamental right, citing concerns over voter suppression and arbitrary disqualifications. Citing a recent Supreme Court ruling that recognized the right to walk on footpaths as fundamental, the party argues that elevating the right to vote would provide…

The Economic Times

The Supervisory Power Of The Supreme Court As A Form Of Virtue Signaling

Only Justice Thomas was willing to look past the difficult consequences of an appellate waiver.

Reason

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A Supreme Court Decision Restricting Appeal Waivers Underlines the Injustice of Coercive Plea Bargaining

The Supreme Court ruled that "an agreement not to appeal a sentence is unenforceable when it would result in a miscarriage of justice."

Reason

Supreme Court Delivers Major Second Amendment Win by Limiting Federal Gun Ban on Marijuana Users

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously to limit federal firearm restrictions on marijuana users, challenging the government's approach to drug-related gun bans and protecting Second Amendment rights.

International Business Times UK

The law that Citizenship Clause litigation forgot: the 1872 Oregon Territory citizenship statute

A guest post from Elliott Wainwright.

Reason

SC bats for creation of young lawyers' professional assistance fund to stop 'brain drain'

The Supreme Court has called for a "Young Lawyers' Professional Assistance Fund" to combat the exodus of bright legal minds facing financial struggles. Recognizing the plight of new and first-generation lawyers, the court emphasized the need for support during their formative years. The bench also highlighted the critical infrastructure needs…

The Economic Times

Right to walk on demarcated footpath is fundamental right: SC

The Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on footpaths a fundamental right. This right takes precedence over motorised vehicles. The court emphasized that this right is integral to movement and life. Urban authorities have a duty to build and maintain safe footpaths. Citizens can seek legal remedies for…

The Economic Times

SC refuses to accord urgent hearing on pleas related to NEET-UG 2026

The Supreme Court has refused to urgently hear pleas challenging the NEET-UG 2026 re-test scheduled for June 21. A bench stated that all NEET matters will be heard by Justice Narasimha's bench in July. Petitions highlight concerns about inadequate preparation time and mental distress among aspirants due to the exam's…

The Economic Times

Expedite decision on lawyer's plea against deletion from voter list after Bengal SIR: SC to tribunal

The Supreme Court has directed an appellate tribunal to expedite the decision on an advocate's appeal challenging his name's deletion from West Bengal's voters' list. The 75-year-old advocate, practicing for five decades, was a valid voter before the Special Intensive Revision exercise. The court noted his bona fide residency and…

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Living in a flat? Govt may soon introduce a new certificate that could reveal whether your building is actually safe to live in

The Indian government is considering introducing durability certificates for buildings to address growing concerns over unsafe construction practices and structural integrity. This initiative follows recent incidents of building collapses and court-ordered demolitions, aiming to enhance construction quality, long-term safety, and public accountability across the real estate sector.

The Economic Times

SC dismisses plea seeking probe into 'irregularities' in TN Assembly trust vote

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking an investigation into alleged horse-trading during the Tamil Nadu Assembly trust vote. The court found the allegations to be vague and lacking substantiation. The trust vote, held on May 13, saw the C Joseph Vijay-led government secure a majority. The plea had…

Reason

Supreme Court Makes It Clear There Is No Drug Exception to the Second Amendment

The unanimous decision upholding the gun rights of cannabis consumers is striking given the Supreme Court's long history of accommodating the war on drugs.

Latin Times

Lawsuit Claims Canada Violates Supreme Court Mandate by Rushing Asylum Seekers to ICE

Asylum seekers often have little time to gather evidence and frequently lack access to legal counsel before being returned to the United States

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Haiti TPS Termination Challenged Over Claims Noem Terminated Protections Without Mandatory State Dept. Input

Newly unsealed emails reveal a USCIS official admitted former Secretary Kristi Noem elected to terminate protections without a State Department recommendation regarding Haiti's conditions

The Independent UK

US Supreme Court sides with Texas marijuana user in landmark ruling over his right to own a gun

The decision is a loss for President Donald Trump’s Republican administration, which had defended the 1968 law

The Independent UK

Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns

The Supreme Court is siding with a Texas marijuana user who wants to legally own a gun, the latest in a line of firearm cases from a court that has expanded gun rights

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Supreme Court sides with a Texas man who says it's not a crime for marijuana users to have guns

The Supreme Court is siding with a Texas marijuana user who wants to legally own a gun, the latest in a line of firearm cases from a court that has expanded gun rights

Roll Call

Supreme Court curtails gun ban for drug users

The Supreme Court on Thursday limited a federal law that prohibits illegal drug users from possessing firearms, in a case involving a man who was charged after investigators found a gun in his home and he admitted using marijuana about every other day. In a unanimous decision, the justices found…

Reason

The Founders Revered the Right to Trial by Jury. Will SCOTUS Now Follow Their Example?

Understanding the stakes in Kian v. Florida

Salon

Trans rights cases test American freedom

Little v. Hecox and West Virginia v. BPJ challenge the strength of the 14th Amendment for all

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