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Governor denies he had precipitated a constitutional crisis

On Monday, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan rebutted the State Government’s accusation that he had precipitated a constitutional crisis by refusing to sign into law at least eight bills passed by the Legislative Assembly.

The Hindu

Delhi air pollution | Odd-even scheme will see 10 lakh vehicles off capital’s roads, Delhi govt. says in SC

The Delhi government has told the Supreme Court that the odd-even scheme will see 10 lakh vehicles off the Capital’s roads, considerably reducing congestion and pollution in winter.

The Hindu

Academics submit draft guidelines to SC on search and seizure of digital devices

Five academics, who had petitioned the Supreme Court for guidelines on the seizure of personal digital devices by investigating agencies, have now submitted their own draft guidelines to the court.

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‘Within khaki, there’s leverage now,’ says Meeran Chadha Borwankar, author of Madam Commissioner: The Extraordinary Life of an Indian Police Chief

Meeran Chadha Borwankar, a 1981 batch IPS officer from Maharashtra, reflects on her 36-year journey in the police service in her book, ‘Madam Commissioner’. She petitioned the Supreme Court in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case. She retired in 2017. She faced gender bias in the service, but now physical standards…

The Hindu

Justice, anger and the Nithari acquittals

The Nithari case also highlights the point that criminal convictions must meet a certain quality of evidence, and courts should not uncritically accept prosecution narratives

The Hindu

SC set to hear FT’s India journalists’ plea against police summons over Adani report

The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition by Financial Times over the Gujarat police’s summons against two journalists who report from India for the British outlet.

Newslaundry

Senate Judiciary delays votes on subpoenas over Supreme Court ethics - Roll Call

The Senate Judiciary Committee abruptly adjourned Thursday without voting on whether to authorize subpoenas related to Supreme Court ethics.

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Supreme Court set to rule on Home Secretary Suella Braverman's Rwanda deportation plan

Supreme Court judges will rule on the lawfulness of the Rwanda deportation plan on Wednesday

Evening Standard

Supreme Court attains full strength as case log nears 80,000

Delhi's Satish Chandra Sharma, Rajasthan's Augustine George Masih and Gauhati's Sandeep Mehta’s names were recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium on November 6.

The Hindu

SC relief to Randeep Surjewala facing non-bailable warrant in 23-year-old case

SC stays non-bailable warrant against Congress leader Surjewala in 23-yr-old case. Bench headed by CJI Chandrachud freezes NBW for 5 weeks, gives Surjewala 4 weeks to file application in trial court to cancel NBW. Senior lawyer Singhvi argued case to quash charges reserved for judgment in Allahabad HC. HC granted…

The Hindu

Skill development case | Supreme Court indicates verdict in Chandrababu Naidu plea to quash charges likely after Deepavali vacations

The Supreme Court on November 9 adjourned to November 30 the hearing on Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N. Chandrababu Naidu’s plea seeking anticipatory bail in the FibreNet case. A Bench of justices Aniruddha Bose and Bela M. Trivedi deferred the matter, saying that the judgment in another petition filed…

The Hindu

Ahead of LS polls, SC directs HCs to monitor expeditious trial of criminal cases against MPs, MLAs

SC directs Chief Justices of High Courts to form Special Bench to monitor criminal trials of MPs/MLAs, ensure speedy disposal. High Courts to register suo motu cases, provide district-wise details of criminal cases on official website, hear cases with stay orders and pass appropriate orders

The Hindu

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Reason

Supreme Court Collegium works in an atmosphere of camaraderie, CJI says

CJI Chandrachud revealed that SC Collegium discussions among 5 senior-most judges take place in an atmosphere of camaraderie & transparency. The latest resolution to recommend 3 judges to take SC to full strength was finalised quickly.

The Hindu

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Only 'Dangerous Individuals' Lose Their Gun Rights Because of Protective Orders, the Government Says

Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar falsely claims a federal gun ban "requires individualized findings of dangerousness."

Newslaundry

‘Incomplete reports’, ‘financial toll’: The burden of digital device seizures on journalists, outlets

Be it the searches at NewsClick, BBC, the Wire, or at the homes of journalists in several states over the last few years, the seizures of journalist’s digital devices have often underlined two issues – pertaining to journalistic privilege and the fundamental right to privacy.

The Hindu

Kerala to fight Centre’s trespasses on fiscal federalism with like-minded States: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

He attributed Kerala’s financial woes to the Centre’s denial of GST compensation, setting an unreasonable ceiling on the State’s borrowing limit, tweaking the principle of revenue neutrality in GST to disadvantage provincial governments, and whittling down the stake of States in the revenue divisive pool.

The Hindu

BWSSB ordered to utilise 24 TMC of Cauvery water for Bengaluru, surrounding areas

The Karnataka government has issued an order to utilise 24 TMC of Cauvery water annually for catering the drinking water needs of Bengaluru City and surrounding areas of the Cauvery Basin.

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Abortion rights win big in 2023 elections, again

Voters in Ohio, Virginia and Kentucky signaled support for abortion rights, even where it wasn't directly on the ballot, more than a year after the Supreme Court rolled them back.

The Hindu

Delhi government defers odd-even scheme implementation till SC reviews effectiveness

Delhi govt. to implement odd-even car rationing scheme after SC reviews its effectiveness, says Environment Minister Gopal Rai. SC questioned scheme's effectiveness & referred to it as "all optics"

The Hindu

Supreme Court refuses to vacate order on temple priests in Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court maintains status quo in Archakaship in TN temples governed by Agamas; TN govt had sought to appoint "non-believers" as Archakas. SC to hear case in January 2024.

The Hindu

Kerala moves Supreme Court against Governor for the second time in two weeks

Kerala moves SC against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for sitting on Bills, violating fundamental rights of people. Other non-BJP ruled States also approach SC for delaying crucial Bills.

Newslaundry

‘Must ensure guidelines’: SC to govt on search or seizure of digital devices

The Supreme Court has told the Centre to come up with “better guidelines” to govern the seizure of devices of individuals, particularly media professionals, while reiterating that privacy is a fundamental right, Bar and Bench reported.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Bihar seeks to raise quota to 65% after tabling caste survey; four tribals abducted from Manipur checkpoint, and more

From, Bihar seeks to raise quota to 65% after tabling caste survey, to, four tribals, including mother of soldier, abducted from Manipur checkpoint, read a select list of stories from The Hindu to start the day

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Supreme Court seems poised to keep guns away from domestic abusers

Justices will decide if courts went too far overturning federal law intended to protect survivors

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