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Supreme Court posts Arvind Kejriwal plea for discharge in case after a month

The Supreme Court scheduled after a month the hearing of a petition filed by Delhi CM Kejriwal seeking discharge in a case against him for allegedly making objectionable remarks against the BJP and the Congress in Uttar Pradesh during the 2014 Lok Sabha poll campaign

The Hindu

Lawyers indicted with Trump say they were doing their jobs. But that may be a tough argument to make

The 18 defendants charged alongside former President Donald Trump in this month’s racketeering indictment in Fulton County, Georgia, include more than a half-dozen lawyers

The Independent UK

Paying the price for lowering voting age

Councils are concerned about the unknown and potentially significant fiscal cost of lowering the voting age – but they will also discover another cost. Jonathan Milne reports.

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After Supreme Court curtails federal power, Biden administration weakens water protections

The Biden Administration weakened protections for wetlands on Tuesday

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I’ve caught hold throat of Narendra Modi, will remove him: Lalu Prasad

The Opposition coalition’s third meeting will be held in Mumbai on August 31 and September 1, following the first two meetings held in Patna and Bengaluru in June and July respectively.

The Hindu

US Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett welcomes public scrutiny of the court

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett told attendees at a judicial conference in Wisconsin on Monday that she welcomed public scrutiny of the court

The Independent UK

Daily Dose Ep 1441: Delhi teacher booked for hurling communal slurs, J&K statehood

Saeeduzzaman brings you news from Delhi, Manipur, the Supreme Court, the United States and Pakistan.

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SC adjourns plea of Delhi CM Kejriwal in case registered during 2014 elections

The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal seeking to be discharged from the case registered against him in 2014 in Uttar Pradesh during the election campaign. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Can the State Regulate Content Moderation?

It's hard to argue that providing a pipe constitutes a speech act.

Reason

SC refuses to interfere with Punjab and Haryana HC order staying WFI polls

A Bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal asked the petitioner, Andhra Pradesh Amateur Wrestling Association to approach the high court with its grievances.

The Hindu

US Supreme Court Justice Barrett says she welcomes public scrutiny of court

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett told attendees at a judicial conference in Wisconsin on Monday that she welcomed public scrutiny of the court

The Independent UK

Morning Digest | China releases new official map, showing territorial claims; Assam Rifles files defamation suit against Manipur politician, and more

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day

The Hindu

Omar, Mehbooba come out in defence of ‘suspended’ Kashmiri lecturer

Former J&K CMs, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, welcomed the Supreme Court’s intervention in the suspension of a Kashmiri lecturer who appeared before the SC in defence of Article 370 last week

The Hindu

Clock tiktoks down on lower voting age in local elections

Today, for the first time, Parliament will debate a bill to allow 16-year-olds to vote and be elected as councillors – a law change quietly introduced in the final days before the House rises. Jonathan Milne reports.

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SC sends railway demolition-affected people to civil court to prove claim of adverse possession of disputed land

The Supreme Court gave liberty to those affected by the eviction to prove their ownership of the land by adverse possession in a civil court. They must prove continuous possession of the property for at least 12 years to establish a claim.

The Hindu

Only Centre can conduct census, Union tells SC in Bihar caste survey case

Union government affirms only Centre can conduct census/akin activities. Affidavit states Centre committed to uplift SCs/STs/SEBCs/OBCs. Supreme Court refused to stay Bihar survey, noting no right to privacy violation. Patna HC upheld survey legality. Petitions argued survey violated Constitution, Census Act, Rules.

The Times of India

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel writes to governor to grant appointment to meet OBC associations

RAIPUR: Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has written a letter to governor Biswabhusan Harichandan, requesting him to give an appointment to meet the delegation of state’s OBC Mahasabha and state backward classes welfare association.

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Daily Dose Ep 1440: SC asks govt about Kashmiri lecturer’s suspension, Zubair booked

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Approach civil court to stay demolition drive near Krishnajanam Bhoomi in Mathura, SC asks petitioner

The Supreme Court on Monday did not pass any order on staying the demolition drive being conducted by railways near mathura">Krishnajanam Bhoomi in Mathura and asked the petitioner to approach the civil court with his petition. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Editorial: Anticipating a Renewed Push for ‘Citizens Suing Officials’

China’s legislature axed its review of a draft amendment for the Administrative Litigation Law, in a sign the issue needs further consideration

Reason

Does the Quality of Brief Writing Affect the Outcome of Supreme Court Decisions?

An interesting empirical study looks at whether better briefs lead to better outcomes.

The Hindu

Himalayan blunders that are ravaging the Himalayas

In a time of the unpredictable impact of climate change events, conservation of the Himalayan region is vital

The Hindu

Endosulfan victims feel betrayed again

Kasaragod Endosulfan victims betrayed by govt: Pending aid for 6 months, caregivers unpaid for a year. Govt yet to disburse monthly financial aid before Onam. Victims, caregivers suffer due to technical issues delaying transfer of money. Govt assures aid will be deposited soon. #EndosulfanVictims #Kerala #Onam #FinancialAid

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Supreme Court to hear plea on minimum distance needed between liquor shops, schools

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea by Puducherry-based liquor outlet to clarify minimum distance from religious/educational institutions in municipal areas. Petitioner argued confusion prevails in many States, including Puducherry, and its establishment is facing closure. Petitioner urged SC to clarify position on minimum distance for liquor establishments.

The Hindu

Yogi Adityanath like a guardian, says son of released former Uttar Pradesh Minister Amarmani Tripathi

Aman Mani Tripathi: Chief Minister is our guardian and guide; shares familial relationship; people of constituency celebrating release of parents; Amarmani Tripathi: elected four times to State Assembly; served as Minister in BJP & BSP govts; arrested in 2003 for murder of poet Madhumita Shukla; sentenced to life imprisonment in…

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