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Dalit groups step up protest against Calicut varsity’s reservation norms

Dalit orgs. staged token protest outside Univ. of Calicut campus against alleged violation of reservation norms in faculty appointments. Forum for Social Justice demanded appointment of Dalit applicants as per SC/ST panel & SC directives, uploading of reserved posts & clearing of backlog vacancies.

The Hindu

The legality of the electoral bonds scheme | Explained

With the Supreme Court set to hear final arguments on October 31, The Hindu looks at the contentious issues surrounding the legality of the scheme

The Hindu

AAP plans to file review petition against SC order dismissing Manish Sisodia's bail plea: Sources

NEW DELHI: Sources from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) said on Monday that the party is preparing to submit a review petition in response to the Supreme Court's decision to deny bail to former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia.

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The 12th Annual Harlan Institute-Ashbrook Virtual Supreme Court

Teams that register before November 3, 2023 will be invited to participate in a virtual mentoring session.

Reason

Electoral bonds promote ‘clean money’ donations to political parties, AG tells SC

Attorney General of India R. Venkataramani has backed the government’s electoral bonds scheme in the Supreme Court, extolling it as a measure which promotes contribution of “clean money” to political parties. He said the scheme ensured that “tax obligations” were met. Besides, the Attorney General argued that citizens could not…

The Hindu

Supreme Court postpones Krishna Janambhoomi land dispute case to November 10

A bench of Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia adjourned the matter. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

SC puts Maharashtra Speaker on a deadline to decide defection pleas against breakaway Shiv Sena, NCP lawmakers

The Supreme Court on Monday directed Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar to decide disqualification petitions filed under the Tenth Schedule (anti-defection law) of the Constitution against the Chief Minister Eknath Shinde camp in the Shiv Sena dispute by December 31, 2023. Rahul Narwekar to decide disqualification petitions against the Chief…

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Biden Administration Flags $127B Of Student Loans For Potential Cancellation

Despite Supreme Court ruling, Biden leverages tools to work around limitations

Zenger

Delhi excise policy scam | SC dismisses bail plea of ex-Deputy CM Sisodia facing corruption, money laundering charges

Manish Sisodia was arrested on February 26 for alleged corruption in the formulation and implementation of the now-scrapped Delhi Excise Policy 2021-22 following several rounds of questioning.

The Hindu

Disqualification petitions: Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar in Delhi before SC hearing

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar held a meeting with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta at the latter's residence in Delhi on Sunday to discuss the issue of disqualification of MLAs.

The Times of India

Gay groups in India wrestle with court's 'landmark failure' on marriage equality

India’s LGBTQ+ community has threatened to restart a campaign after the Supreme Court declined legal recognition to same-sex marriage and asked parliament to legislate on the issue.

Radio France Internationale

Shiv Sena MLAs disqualification row | Maharashtra Speaker to meet Solicitor-General ahead of Supreme Court hearing

The Supreme Court said the disqualification petitions have to be adjudicated expeditiously and posted the matter for hearing on October 30.

The Hindu

KEA approaches Supreme Court seeking permission for second round of stray seat counselling to fill 133 management quota seats

Karnataka seeks SC permission to conduct 2nd round of stray seat counselling to fill 133 vacant medical seats.

The Hindu

T.N. sanctions prosecution of Annamalai for hate speech

Tamil Nadu govt. grants sanction to prosecute BJP State president K. Annamalai for his “hate speech” against a “Christian Missionary NGO”, based on legal opinion from SPP. Govt. satisfied that speech had intention to cause fear, promote disharmony & disturb public tranquillity.

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A GOP plan for the census would revive Trump's failed push for a citizenship question

Conservative groups created a census plan for a Republican president that includes pushing for a citizenship question that's likely to lower the counts for Latinos and Asian Americans.

Reason

Settlement of University of Wyoming "God Created Male and Female and Artemis Langford Is a Male" Case

I wrote about the court decision in favor of plaintiff back in August; now I see that the parties have settled, and are asking for court approval of the following consent order: 1. Defendants are hereby permanently enjoined from censoring Schmidt's views on the sexual identity of Artemis Langford and…

Reason

Louisiana Mother of Autistic Child Hit by Teacher Files Supreme Court Petition

School officials in three states are effectively immune from lawsuits over excessive corporal punishment. A Louisiana mother is asking the Supreme Court to step in.

The Hindu

Courts should not go by the background of witness alone: Supreme Court

Supreme Court releases man sentenced to life in murder case based on blind trust in star witness' reputation. Court noted witness' strange conduct, such as not entering neighbour's house to check on her, and said courts cannot rely on reputation alone. Conduct of witness was a relevant fact to decide,…

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The Conversation

Louisiana's 'In God We Trust' law tests limits of religion in public schools

When Louisiana passed a law in August 2023 requiring public schools to post “In God We Trust” in every classroom – from elementary school to college – the author of the bill claimed to be following a long-held tradition of displaying the national motto, most notably on U.S. currency.

Salon

SCOTUS could soon make shootings worse

A case made to appeal to Clarence Thomas and Sam Alito may end mental health and domestic violence gun restrictions

The Hindu

Explained | The T.N. experience on caste survey

Tamil Nadu's past shows that a caste census alone may not lead to increased OBC reservations. The First BC panel (1969-70) suggested raising BC reservations, but the idea of a creamy layer hasn't gained political backing. The Second BC panel (1982-85) recommended a reduction in reservation percentages. The State govt.…

The Hindu

Supreme Court allows surrogacy, strikes down rule banning use of donor gametes

SC protects woman's right to parenthood via surrogacy, stays law that threatened to wreck her hopes. Woman suffering from MRKH syndrome had begun process of gestational surrogacy, but govt. notification banned use of donor gametes. SC held amendment prima facie contrary to Surrogacy Act

Al Jazeera

How a certificate scandal almost upset Tinubu’s presidential win in Nigeria

Thursday’s court ruling puts to rest the most intense election battle the West African country has seen in decades.

Roll Call

Federal judge orders new Georgia congressional map before 2024 elections - Roll Call

A federal judge in Georgia found the state's congressional map violates the Voting Rights Act and ordered a new map before the 2024 election.

The Hindu

Madras High Court initiates suo motu contempt against former Chennai Collector

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