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The role of the Governor in legislature | Explained

Govs must act as per advice of Council of Ministers; exceptions rare. SC has expressed displeasure over delays in Bills. Sarkaria & Punchhi Commissions have recommended time limits for decision-making. Politicisation of gubernatorial post has been a problem; amendments may be considered to empower State legislatures.

The Hindu

Hunt backs Sunak to solve ‘fearsomely complex’ challenges on Rwanda asylum plan

The flagship policy was deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court this week.

The Independent UK

Douglas Ross defends Rwanda plan and insists Prime Minister 'respects' court ruling

DOUGLAS Ross has backed the Rwanda plan – as he insisted the Prime Minister would not ignore the ruling of the Supreme Court it was unlawful.

The National (Scotland)

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Supreme Court to hear Tamil Nadu, Kerala pleas against their Governors on November 20

Supreme Court to hear TN, Kerala govts' pleas on delay in assent to bills by governors on Nov 20. TN Assembly re-adopted 10 bills after Governor R N Ravi returned them. SC issued notice to Centre, sought AG/SG's assistance to resolve issue. TN govt urged SC to declare Governor's inaction…

The Hindu

Jeremy Hunt insists ‘phenomenal’ Rishi Sunak will save failed Rwanda plan

Government will ‘succeed’ in getting flights going by next year, claims chancellor

The Independent UK

Our Amicus Brief in Devillier v. Texas—an Important Takings Case Before the Supreme Court

The amicus brief is on behalf of the Cato Institute and myself.

Reason

Suella Braverman confused over sacking after ‘agreement with No 10’ for police attack article

Suella Braverman claims Downing Street agreed she could write the article and had seen a draft

The Independent UK

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AIADMK questions need for special Assembly session to readopt Bills when case is pending in Supreme Court

. Opposition Leader Palaniswami questions need for special session to readopt Bills, Gov. Ravi had withheld assent. Water Resources Minister Duraimurugan says Gov. now has no choice but to grant assent. Palaniswami blames DMK for inconsistency in stand on V-C appointments. CM Stalin says changes needed since convention not followed…

The Hindu

Governor’s act is illegal, anti-people and against sovereignty of Assembly, says Chief Minister Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin accuses Governor of illegal, anti-people actions, says he should act as bridge between State and Centre; AIADMK, BJP stage walkout; CM says Governor teaching wrong lessons, expressing opinion against Tamil culture.

The Hindu

Haryana government to move Supreme Court against High Court verdict quashing 75% quota in private jobs

Opposition parties blame BJP-JJP coalition govt for not strongly perusing case in court; Haryana govt to move SC against HC verdict; Act makes it mandatory for employers to reserve 75% of jobs for locals; INLD leader says JJP betrayed youth, calls for apology.

The Hindu

Senegal's top court dashes jailed opposition leader's election hopes

Embroiled in legal battles, Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko faces two court rulings against his running in the 2024 presidential election.

Radio France Internationale

SC to hear on Monday pleas alleging delay by Centre in clearing names recommended by collegium

SC to hear pleas on Centre's delay in clearing judges' names. Bench expresses concern over pendency of names recommended for transfer. AG requests time to discuss issue with govt. Appointment of judges through collegium system often a flashpoint. SC hearing petitions seeking contempt action against govt for not adhering to…

The Hindu

Linda Hirshman, lawyer and author who urged educated mothers not to stay home to raise kids, dead at 79

“The real glass ceiling is at home,” Ms. Hirshman, who lived in Lincoln Park before moving East, wrote in a controversial 2005 article.

Chicago Sun-Times

Russian authorities ask the Supreme Court to declare the LGBTQ 'movement' extremist

The Russian Justice Ministry says it has filed a lawsuit with the country’s Supreme Court to outlaw the LGBTQ “international public movement” as extremist

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Tamil Nadu government plans to ‘re-enact’ Bills as Governor R.N. Ravi withholds assent

TN Governor R.N. Ravi withholds assent to Bills passed by Assembly; CM likely to move resolution in House to explain govt's reasoning; only option for State Govt is to challenge action in SC; SC has defined 'withholding assent' as 'Bill falling through'.

The Guardian - UK

No 10 rules out overriding international law for Rwanda asylum flights

Downing Street says ignoring ECHR and parts of UN refugee convention could delay emergency bill

The National (Scotland)

Plan to 'knife boats in France' sparks laughter from BBC Question Time audience

A WOMAN who suggested "knifing" migrant boats sparked audience laughter on Question Time during a discussion about the Government's Rwanda…

The Hindu

States v. Governors: Delay in assenting to Bills | Explained

With the issue of indecision by the Governor on passed Bills agitating some States, The Hindu decodes what role the assent of a Governor plays; the extent of autonomy enjoyed by the Governor, and whether his actions can be subjected to judicial scrutiny.

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The Guardian - UK

Former deputy PM condemns ‘dictatorial’ Braverman Rwanda plan

Damian Green says call for legislation to override legal obstacles is ‘most unconservative proposal I’ve ever heard’

Reason

Alabama Set To Execute Man for a Crime He Committed While Legally a Minor

"Alabama law sets the age of majority at 19 years old, not 18 years. An 18-year-old is thus a minor," say Casey McWhorter's lawyers.

The Hindu

On the sub-categorisation within castes | Explained

PM Modi promises to look into sub-categorisation of SCs to identify and help most backward; multiple States have tried to bring in reservation laws at State level; SC sub-categorisation has been pending with Supreme Court; AGI opined that it was possible with unimpeachable evidence; NCSC and NCST recommended existing schemes…

The Conversation

Jury convictions of Bannon and Navarro for refusing congressional subpoena may energize lawmakers' ability to hold powerful people accountable

On Jan. 25, 2024, Peter Navarro is scheduled to be sentenced – perhaps to prison – after his swift conviction by a jury on contempt of Congress charges. He has joined Steve Bannon as the first defendants in decades to be held criminally liable by the U.S. Department of Justice…

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Rishi Sunak’s asylum policy is failing on all fronts

Hours after his flagship Rwanda asylum scheme had been ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court, Rishi Sunak came out fighting. Amid pressure from the Tory Right to withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), the Prime Minister pledged he would “not allow a foreign court to block these…

The Hindu

All about CARA, India’s adoption regulation body | Explained

India's adoption system faces delays, confusion & bureaucratic red tape. CARA, the nodal body, has expanded its powers & streamlined processes, yet adoption figures remain low. Laws & procedures must be child-centric & guided by knowing the right thing to do.

Al Jazeera

Sunak battles Supreme Court ruling: What next for the UK’s Rwanda plan?

UK announces emergency legislation after Supreme Court rules against government plans to deport refugees to Rwanda.

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