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Courts seem to have forgotten basic principle of grant or refusal of bail: Former Supreme Court judge Madan Lokur

Courts seem to have forgotten the basic principle of grant or refusal of bail, former Supreme Court judge Justice Madan B. Lokur has said, and termed as “most unfortunate” the unwillingness of the judiciary to see through the designs of probe agencies such as filing incomplete charge sheets and not…

The Hindu

Celebrate, but not at the cost of the environment, says Supreme Court

Days before Deepavali celebrations, the Supreme Court clarified on Tuesday that its orders to minimise air and noise pollution caused by firecrackers bind States across the country and not just Delhi National Capital Region. “Celebrations can take place, but with some moderation,” Justice M.M. Sundresh, on the Bench, said.

The Hindu

The Supreme Court takes up a case that again tests the limits of gun rights

The Supreme Court is hearing its first case about guns since last year’s decision that called into question numerous gun control laws

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Morning Digest | Polling begins for Mizoram and Chhattisgarh; India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity, and more

From, India, Bhutan to discuss new routes of regional connectivity to upgrade border posts, to, Afghanistan punches above its weight in ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day

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Supreme Court considers whether to uphold law that keeps guns out of the hands of domestic abusers

Should it be legal to take away the guns of people who are under a domestic violence protective order, which aims to shield victims from their abusers?

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Domestic Abusers Under Protective Orders Often Get to Keep Their Guns

Fewer than 10 of 254 counties have protocols forcing subjects of a protective order to hand over their firearms as required by law.

Texas Observer

Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS begins second week of November sitting

Welcome to the Nov. 6 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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Due Process Demands Stricter Standards for Restraining Orders That Negate Gun Rights

In an upcoming Supreme Court case, the Cato Institute argues that the "threadbare procedures" required by federal law provide inadequate protection for constitutional rights.

Reason

Collegium recommends Chief Justices of 3 High Courts for appointment to SC

Conscious of the mounting pendency in the Supreme Court and the need to function at its full sanctioned judicial strength of 34 judges, the Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday recommended the Chief Justices of three High Courts for appointment to the apex court.

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Andhra Pradesh: Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to accused in skill development case

VIJAYAWADA: The Supreme Court on Monday made the earlier interim order absolute granting anticipatory bail to Ganti Venkata Satya Bhaskar Prasad, one of the accused in alleged skill development case. Former chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu was arrested in the same case and presently out on interim bail. The Supreme…

The Times of India

States in Court against their Governors

Non-BJP ruled States have approached SC accusing Governors of using non-existent discretion to delay passing of crucial Bills. Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Punjab allege Bills in limbo for months/years, causing constitutional deadlock. SC had to intervene in April for Telangana Governor to clear Bills. Article 200 1st proviso says Governor…

The Hindu

The Best Hope to Rein in Rent Control Is Lurking on the Supreme Court's Docket

The U.S. Supreme Court keeps putting off deciding whether to take up a challenge to New York's rent control scheme.

Reason

Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, Supreme Court says

The Hindu Evening Wrap on November 06, 2023

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Andhra Pradesh High Court adjourns Kodi Kathi case to November 15

HC hears bail petition of J. Srinivasa Rao, accused in Kodi-Kathi case. Petition seeks to set aside orders of Special Judge denying bail. Petitioner's counsel argues for speedy trial, citing SC judgments. SC has held pre-conviction detention is punitive & violates presumption of innocence. Adjourned to Nov 15.

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As Ohio and other states decide on abortion, anti-abortion activists look to rebrand themselves as not religious

Abortion has become an increasingly polarized, political issue in the United States since 2022, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the constitutional right to an abortion. This decision threw the question of abortion rights back to states.

The Hindu

Finalise ‘optimum’ policy to distribute sanitary napkins in schools: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday gave the Centre four weeks to finalise and place on record an “optimum” menstrual hygiene policy with focus on the distribution of sanitary napkins.

The Hindu

SC nod to RSS route march in Tamil Nadu; State given the liberty to amend the route

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to a Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) route march in Tamil Nadu on either November 19 or November 26, but gave the State authorities the liberty to pick one of the two dates and decide the course of the march.

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Supreme Court to hear arguments in case that could limit Congress on gun control - Roll Call

The Supreme Court hears oral arguments Tuesday in a case that could limit the power of Congress to regulate gun possession nationwide.

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Supreme Court forms panel to select Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission pro tem members

The top court said that the Selection Committee shall recommend and give two names for each position. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NewsClick founder tells SC he is not supplied with the grounds of his arrest

SC hears plea of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, booked under UAPA, for grounds of arrest. Justice Gavai agrees to hear plea after Diwali vacations; Sibal seeks interim bail on medical grounds. Journalists’ collectives write to CJI to check “inherent malice” behind raids at NewsClick.

The Hindu

Do you think pollution is going to end if we set up committees: SC to petitioner

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking the setting up of a permanent expert committee at the district level for assessment of pollution

The Hindu

Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, SC says on holding back of crucial Bills

SC directs Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to place status report on Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit's action on Bills passed by State Assembly. Bench says Governors must act before matters reach SC, soul-searching needed

The Hindu

Assam illegal immigrants | SC postpones hearing on challenge to Section 6A of Citizenship Act to Dec. 5

As a result, the provision fixes March 25, 1971 as the cut-off date for granting citizenship to Bangladeshi migrants in Assam.

The Independent UK

Why one survivor of domestic violence wants the Supreme Court to uphold a gun control law

Ruth Glenn knows from personal experience the danger of putting a gun in the hands of a violent spouse or partner

AAP

Palmer resort and election fraud case paused for appeal

Businessman Clive Palmer has won a bid to pause a criminal case against him in the Magistrates Court while he waits for an appeal in the Supreme Court.

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