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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

The Guardian - UK

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

Salon

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

The Hindu

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‘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.

Newslaundry

Former Paralympian Oscar Pistorius granted parole a decade after killing girlfriend

NEW DELHI: Former South African Paralympic runner Oscar Pistorius was on Friday granted parole and will be released from prison on January 5, the Department of Correctional Services said.

The Times of India

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 Hindu

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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 Independent UK

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…

The Hindu

Supreme Court accepts plea to hear same-sex marriage verdict in open court

The Supreme Court, on October 17, had said that it did not want to encroach into the legislative domain of the Parliament.

Dynamite News

Hunt brushes off Anderson’s idea to send asylum seekers to Orkney

The comments came a week after the Government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court.

The Independent UK

Justice Fathima Beevi, who broke down barriers to become the first woman judge in Supreme court, is no more

M. Fathima Beevi, the first female judge of the Supreme Court, passed away in Kollam, Kerala. she also served as the Governor of Tamil Nadu. She was a gold medallist who graduated in Chemistry and pursued LLB. She served as a Magistrate, District Sessions Judge, Kerala High Court judge, and…

The Hindu

SC agrees to consider petition to hear same-sex marriage review in open court

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to look into a request for an open court hearing of a petition seeking a review of its majority judgment in October refusing to legalise same-sex marriage. On October 17, the Supreme Court had said it did not want to leave the constraints of…

The Hindu

Supreme Court to hear in January pleas challenging constitutional validity of IPC provision on sedition

Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging sedition law in Jan; Centre had proposed repeal of law and introduction of new provision with wider definition of offence.

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Same-sex couples: A judge to the rescue

On the heels of the dismal Supreme Court decision, Judge Anand Venkatesh of the Madras high Court offers hope for LGBTQIA+ couples

The Hindu

Unheeded advice: On the conduct of Governors

The Hindu Editorial says the time has come for the Governor’s role to be reconsidered

The Hindu

Supreme Court begins hearing on ‘irrational freebies’ case

SC begins hearing on plea to declare freebies offered by parties as ‘corrupt practice’. Bench seeks response from States on plea that public funds are misused to offer freebies ahead of elections. Amicus curiae argues freebies should be considered a ground for moving court in election petition.

Reason

The 4th Circuit Says Maryland's Handgun Licensing Law Is Unconstitutional

Before buying a handgun, residents had to obtain a "qualification license," which could take up to 30 days.

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The Independent UK

Trump-appointed judges dealt a ‘body blow’ to the Voting Rights Act

The latest test to landmark civil rights law is a ‘travesty for democracy’ that could head to the Supreme Court

The Hindu

Haryana’s private sector domicile reservation law and why it has been quashed by the High Court | Explained

Punjab & Haryana HC quashes Haryana's 75% local quota law in private sector jobs. Law was seen as a major setback for the BJP-JJP coalition govt. Law was challenged on grounds of violating Art. 19 & 14 of Constitution. HC noted law would create artificial walls & 'Inspector Raj'.

The Hindu

Madras High Court to constitute special bench for ensuring early disposal of MP/MLA cases in Tamil Nadu & Puducherry

The Madras High Court is all set to constitute a special bench to ensure early disposal of criminal cases pending against sitting as well as former MPs and MLAs in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

Reason

Maryland Statute Banning Attempts to Influence Judges and Jurors Through "Corrupt Means" Upheld

The case arose following plaintiff's arrest, allegedly for telling Justice Kavanaugh's wife that "he might ruin [Justice] Kavanaugh's career and reputation"; but the charges against him were dropped, and he challenged the statute on its face, rather than as applied to his speech.

Al Jazeera

What next after Pakistan court declares Imran Khan’s trial in jail illegal?

While the Supreme Court has accepted Khan’s bail application, it is uncertain whether the ex-PM will walk out of jail.

The Independent UK

Afghan who helped British forces threatened with Rwanda deportation for second time after Home Office blunder

Exclusive: Intelligence analyst was sent asylum questionnaire ‘in error’ and was still being considered for removal to Rwanda

Reason

Second Amendment Roundup: Judge Ho 2.0

If the government must “square corners” to protect illegal aliens and convicted criminals, Constitutional protections for Americans deserve consistent application.

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