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From judge’s recusal to lawyer’s unavailability: Umar Khalid’s bail plea hangs by thread

“This is a matter that may take one or two minutes,” a Supreme Court bench had remarked while adjourning a Delhi riots case on July 12. The “matter” in question was the bail plea of activist and former JNU scholar Umar Khalid — incarcerated since September 2020 under charges of…

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The Sticky Spaghetti School of Constitutional Law

Politicians are throwing laws at the wall and seeing what sticks.

Reason

‘Secrecy’ in funding, voter roll deletions, ‘lack of trust’ in EVMs: Activists demand EC action

Pointing to “increased secrecy” in political funding, reports of “arbitrary deletions” in electoral rolls, and a “lack of public trust” in EVMs, a group of 60 eminent citizens have demanded that the Election Commission of India take several steps to recalibrate the poll process.

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262 citizens write to CJI to take suo motu contempt against T.N. for failing to act against Udhayanidhi ‘hate speech’

Over 260 citizens have urged CJI D Y Chandrachud to take action against Tamil Nadu for not taking action against Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks about Sanatana Dharma at a public forum. The letter referred to orders passed by the Supreme Court that State governments should take suo motu…

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Explained | How the amended Forest (Conservation) Act imperils the Northeast

The Mizoram Assembly has passed a resolution opposing the Forest (Conservation) Amendment Act, 2023. Aside from special Constitutional protections in Mizoram and Nagaland, the Act is applicable in the rest of India’s Northeast. In 1996, the Supreme Court expanded the term ‘forest land’, such that the Forest Rights Act also…

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Daily Dose Ep 1446: FIR over Manipur report, Article 370 hearing

Saeeduzzaman brings you the news from the Supreme Court, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, and Sweden.

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T.N. govt consistently taking steps to get water from Karnataka: official

TN govt taking consistent efforts to protect farmers' interests, get Cauvery water from Karnataka. TN insisted Karnataka release water as per schedule. CWMA directed Karnataka to release 15,000 cusecs of water in 15 days. TN requested 24,000 cusecs, but CWMA reduced quantum. TN moved SC for direction to release 24,000…

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Delhi HC grants bail to former CMD of Amrapali in cheating case

Delhi HC grants bail to former Amrapali Group CMD Anil Kumar Sharma, arrested in case of cheating homebuyers. HC said no useful purpose will be served by keeping him in custody, citing 50 witnesses cited by prosecution and him having undergone one half of maximum sentence.

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All four dams in Karnataka, Mettur dam in T.N. should be brought under Cauvery Water Management Authority: Anbumani

PMK chief Anbumani urges TN govt to move SC to bring Karnataka dams under CWMA; calls for investing ₹1 lakh cr in water schemes, restoring Noyyal river & increasing paddy incentive to ₹500/quintal.PMK chief Anbumani urges TN govt to move SC to bring Karnataka dams under CWMA to ensure Cauvery…

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Israeli A-G To Supreme Court: Strike Down The ‘reasonableness’ Law

The A-G asks the Supreme Court to strike down a semi-constitutional amendment limiting judges ability to overturn laws

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Article 370 case: SC asks Lone to file affidavit pledging allegiance to Constitution

Govt, J&K admin & respondents inform SC: NC leader Lone raised "Pakistan Zindabad" slogans in J&K Assembly & supported secessionist forces. SG Mehta demands Lone file affidavit pledging allegiance to Indian Constitution & urges SC to act to prevent others from doing same.

The Hindu

The BJP’s dilemma in Bihar

The caste survey, initiated by the Nitish Kumar government, has posed a dilemma to the BJP in Bihar

The Hindu

Court’s order and the ASI survey are flawed

The Gyanvapi mosque has been a place of public worship for centuries for Muslims and, therefore, there is an absolute and total bar on changing its character in any manner

The Hindu

President Droupadi Murmu appoints judges in Orissa, Gauhati and Kerala High Courts

President Droupadi Murmu appointed advocate Sibo Sankar Mishra and judicial officer Ananda Chandra Behera as judges of the Orissa High Court and Budi Habung as an additional judge in Gauhati High Court and justice CS Sudha as a Judge in Kerala High Court. Read further on Dynamite News:

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It is quite natural to move SC for a stay, says Deve Gowda

Former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda has said that his grandson Prajwal Revanna will move the Supreme Court seeking a stay of the High Court’s verdict that set aside his membership in the Lok Sabha.

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Biden student-debt plan hailed as ‘big step forward’ for millions of borrowers

Advocates say proposals that cut debt to zero for some borrowers and reduce monthly interest payments are good news

Reason

FIRE on the School Restricting "Dont Tread on Me" and Firearms Policy Coalition Patches

From FIRE's letter sent yesterday to the Superintendent of Harrison School District Two in Colorado; I generally trust FIRE's factual accounts in such matters, and I think its legal analysis here is spot on: The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to defending freedom of…

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Supreme Court turns down A.P. Govt.’s plea to suspend High Court stay in R-5 zone case

A Division Bench of the apex court, comprising Justices Sanjeev Khanna and Pankaj Mittal, expressed a prima facie opinion that the High Court order under challenge was well considered by a full Bench, and sought to know if it was advisable to permit the government to spend more than ₹1,000…

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Cauvery row: Karnataka will place ground reality before CWMA, but won’t approach SC now, says DKS

Following legal experts’ opinion on the ongoing row on the release of Cauvery waters during the distress year to Tamil Nadu, the Karnataka government has decided to place the ground reality in the basin area before the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA).

Reason

Federal Appeals Court Rules Detroit's Asset Forfeiture Violates Due Process Rights of Drivers

A federal circuit judge writes that Detroit's vehicle seizure scheme "is simply a money-making venture—one most often used to extort money from those who can least afford it."

The Hindu

Suspended Kashmiri lecturer appears before inquiry committee, produces leave application, other documents

Kashmiri lecturer suspended days after appearing in SC in favour of Art. 370 presented himself before inquiry committee. He provided documents and apprised inquiry officer of his work to promote democracy and contribution to education system. SC asked AG to look into suspension.

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High Court directs Chennai Police Commissioner to evict politician from a flat within 48 hours

The Madras High Court on Friday came to the rescue of an elderly couple, who had been struggling for the last 12 years to get their tenant, a politician, vacate a residential flat used unauthorisedly as party office. The court directed the Greater Chennai Commissioner of Police to evict S.…

The Conversation

As concern about Mitch McConnell's health grows, his legacy remains strong

Even if Mitch McConnell’s health prevents him from accomplishing his stated goal of serving as Senate Republican leader through 2024, he will still be the longest-serving Senate leader of any party, one who remade the federal judiciary from top to bottom.

The Conversation

White men have controlled women’s reproductive rights throughout American history – the post-Dobbs era is no different

More than a year after the Supreme Court ended federal protection for abortion rights in the United States, disagreements over abortion bans continue to reverberate around the country. Candidates sparred over the idea of a federal abortion ban during the Aug. 23, 2023, Republican presidential debate. And abortion is likely…

The Guardian - US

Biden’s student loan repayment program: four things you should know

Student loan experts give their advice on payments restarting for millions of Americans in October

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