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9,423 SC verdicts translated into regional languages, says CJI in his Independence Day speech

The Chief Justice was speaking at the Supreme Court’s Independence Day celebrations hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the court in his Red Fort address for its efforts to translate its judgments to regional languages to benefit the common man.

The Hindu

Federal judges review Alabama’s new congressional map, lack of 2nd majority-Black district

A panel of federal judges on Monday began a review Alabama’s redrawn congressional map which opponents argue blatantly defies the court’s mandate to create a second district where Black voters have an opportunity to influence the outcome of an election

The Independent UK

Tamil Nadu moves SC for immediate release of Cauvery water by Karnataka

Tamil Nadu government moves SC seeking Karnataka to release 24,000 cusecs of Cauvery water to meet pressing demands of standing crops. TN urges SC to direct Karnataka to ensure stipulated releases for Sept 2023 and make good shortfall of 28.849 tmc ft water during current irrigation year.

The Hindu

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Biden administration urges colleges to pursue racial diversity without affirmative action

New guidance from the Biden administration urges colleges to use a range of strategies to promote racial diversity on their campuses after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in admissions

The Independent UK

Texas Revenge Porn Statute Doesn't Apply to Evidence Introduced in Court

The Texas nonconsensual pornography statute (chapter 98B of the Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code) provides: A defendant is liable … to a person depicted in intimate visual material for damages arising from the disclosure of the material if: (1) the defendant discloses the intimate visual material without the effective…

Reason

Daily Dose Ep 1429: Himachal toll rises, SC on TV penalties

Saeeduzzaman brings you the news from Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Bihar, the Supreme Court, and Ukraine.

Newslaundry

Self-regulation of television channels must be effective: SC

The Supreme Court on Monday said that the self-regulation of television channels should be effective. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Explained | Why is Bihar’s caste-based survey facing a challenge in the Supreme Court?

Bihar’s caste survey is being challenged in the Supreme Court. We explore the background and details of the case.

The Hindu

Trump has no serious first amendment defense in a court of law. Here’s why

Words that criminal defendants have written or spoken are used against them all the time. Perhaps you’ve heard of a confession?

The Guardian - US

Supreme Court fixes August 18 to hear appeals against Bihar caste survey

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 18 multiple petitions claiming that the Bihar caste-based survey was an attempt by the Nitish Kumar government to “usurp” the Centre’s powers. The Bench said any prohibitory move by the court at this stage would indirectly amount to a stay…

The Hindu

Alabama lost a voting rights case at the Supreme Court. It's still trying to win

Alabama is under a federal court order to draw a new congressional map with two districts where Black voters have a chance to elect their preferred candidate. But its GOP-led legislature refused.

WEKU

Some members of Congress using donor money to repay themselves

Nearly $2.3 million in contributions raised by 16 House and Senate members this cycle went to repay the lawmakers for loans to past campaigns.

Roll Call

Adani-Hindenburg case: SEBI tells SC it has completed probe in 24 ‘matters’, wants 15-day extension to submit status report

The Securities and Exchange Board of India on Monday asked the Supreme Court for 15 days’ more to complete its enquiry into a report by U.S.-based Hindenburg Research accusing the Adani Group of “brazen stock manipulation and accounting fraud schemes over the course of decades”

The Hindu

SC to consider giving more ‘bite’ to media ethics’ regulations

The Supreme Court on Monday said a fine of just ₹1 lakh is hardly a deterrent for television channels who indulge in unethical conduct on air, and the fine should ideally be more than the profits the media outlets make from the entire show. ‘Media went berserk after that actor’s…

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Bulldozing the law and the Constitution

Punjab & Haryana High Court's rare intervention in Haryana's demolition drive highlights the need to prevent state persecution based on religion. The Court's question of whether an exercise of ethnic cleansing is being carried out by the State brings us to the heart of the issue. Despite lack of statutory…

The Hindu

Supreme Court bats for special ‘permanent security units’ to guard court complexes

The court has asked State High Courts to prepare “security plans” in consultation with Principal Home Secretaries, Directors General of Police of the States and Police Commissioners to protect courts.

Reason

Fourth Circuit Concedes to Congress on Mountain Valley Pipeline

The judges recognize that Congress ended their ability to review the Mountain Valley Pipeline, but they seem none too happy about it.

Newslaundry

Daily Dose Ep 1428: Modi slams opposition over no-trust motion, Lakshadweep hijab row

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from Delhi, the Supreme Court, West Bengal, Lakshadweep and Hawaii.

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5th Circuit Says Prosecuting a Cannabis Consumer for Possessing Guns Violated the Second Amendment

The decision casts further doubt on the constitutionality of a federal law that makes it a felony for illegal drug users to own firearms.

The Hindu

In ‘demolition raj’, the High Courts as beacons

It is time the High Courts stepped up to perform the stellar role given to them by Article 226 of the Constitution

Roll Call

Judges set to consider Alabama’s most recent congressional map - Roll Call

A panel of federal judges will hear arguments Monday over the future of Alabama’s congressional map and the electoral power of Black voters.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu to move Supreme Court as Karnataka refuses to share Cauvery water

Tamil Nadu government to move Supreme Court over Karnataka's refusal to share Cauvery water. The TN CM wrote to Union Minister of Jal Shakti requesting to ensure TN's share of water, but forums failed to act. Karnataka said it would release only 8,000 cusecs on August 22.

The Times of India

Modi government’s bill to select CEC, ECs against Advani’s proposal in 2012: Congress

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday criticised the Narendra Modi government for introducing a bill seeking to replace the chief justice of India (CJI) with a cabinet minister in the committee for the appointment of chief election commissioners (CECs) and election commissioners (ECs).

The Independent UK

Government’s ‘small boats week’ ends in humiliation as barge evacuated over legionnaires’ disease fears

Migrants forced to disembark from ‘Bibby Stockholm’ just days after arriving on board

The Hindu

Explained | Sedition ‘repealed’, death penalty for mob lynching: the new Bills to overhaul criminal laws

We examine the three new criminal law bills introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11, which seek to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860; the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

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