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Supreme Court sides with social media giants on liability laws - Roll Call

The Supreme Court left untouched an internet immunity law known as Section 230 and sided with social media companies in decisions Thursday.

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Establishment Clause Related to School's Transcendental Meditation Program Sent to Transcendental Mediation

OK, not really, but the judge partly denied the motion for summary judgment, which would allow it to go to trial.

Reason

SC stays Bengal ban on Kerala Story, agrees to watch it to decide what can be ‘permitted’

The Supreme Court today stayed the West Bengal government’s ban on the screening of the film The Kerala Story, stating that the “prohibition is not tenable” and statutory provisions cannot be used to “put a premium on public intolerance”.

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SC stays West Bengal govt ban on 'The Kerala Story'; also lifts 'shadow ban' in Tamil Nadu

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the ban imposed by the West Bengal government on the film 'The Kerala Story'. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Know the reason why did PM Modi remove Kiren Rijiju as Law Minister?

As soon as the news of removal of Kiren Rijiju as Law and Justice Minister by PM Narendra Modi went viral on Thursday morning, there was a flutter across political and administrative circles. Must read full detail on Dynamite News:

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India’s top court allows bull-taming sport to continue despite criticism from animal rights groups

India’s top court has ruled to allow the continuation of the bull-taming sport of jallikattu, which is celebrated as cultural heritage in the southern state of Tamil Nadu but criticized by animals rights groups

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ED’s reply sought on bail plea of Satyendar Jain in money laundering case

The Supreme Court on May 18 sought a response from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the bail plea of former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain in a money laundering case being probed by the agency.

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SC agrees to hear plea of Muslim side against HC order on determining age of ‘Shivling’ at Gyanvapi

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Friday a plea challenging the Allahabad High Court order of conducting a “scientific survey”, including carbon dating, to determine the age of a ‘Shivling’ which was said to have been found at the Gyanvapi mosque complex in Varanasi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC upholds Tamil Nadu government's law allowing bull-taming sport "Jallikattu" in State

The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Tamil Nadu government's law allowing the bull-taming sport 'Jallikattu' in the State. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Centre's approval sought to appoint PK Gupta as new chief secretary of Delhi

The Arvind Kejriwal-led government on Thursday sent the name of PK Gupta to the Center to appoint him as the new Chief Secretary of Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gyanvapi mosque case | SC to hear plea against carbon dating of 'shivling' on May 19

The Supreme Court agreed to urgently list on May 19, 2023 an appeal challenging the Allahabad High Court order of conducting a “scientific survey”, including carbon dating, to determine the age of a ‘Shivling’ at the Gyanvapi mosque complex

The Hindu

Supreme Court upholds laws allowing Jallikattu, Kambala

The Supreme Court has upheld Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra laws allowing the traditional bull-taming sport Jallikattu, Kambala and bullock cart races.

The Hindu

The abortion pill mifepristone has another day in federal court

While a Supreme Court order continues to ensure the drug is still widely available, the issue returned Wednesday to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals as lawyers for both sides urged the court to act.

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Republican-appointed federal judges grill FDA in mifepristone hearing

A legal challenge against a widely used abortion drug could be headed to the Supreme Court

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Appeals court weighs FDA approval of abortion drug - Roll Call

The oral arguments in the abortion drug case are the latest in what has become the next front in the battle over abortion.

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McCaffery defeats Kunselman in Democratic primary for Pennsylvania Supreme Court seat

Daniel McCaffery defeated Deborah Kunselman in the Democratic primary for one seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court on May 16. McCaffery will face Carolyn Tornetta Carluccio—who won the Republican primary—in the general election on Nov. 7.

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Federal appeals court seems skeptical of FDA's abortion pill approval

The court is likely to issue a final decision in the coming weeks.

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‘Three capitals’ in Andhra Pradesh

The government’s decision has brought the development of Amaravati to a halt

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Timely caution: On the Supreme Court’s exhortation to the Enforcement Directorate

The Supreme Court’s observation is a reminder that the Enforcement Directorate needs to temper its zeal in investigating allegations against political opponents of the current regime

The Hindu

Two judgments and the principle of accountability

While both judgments explain the constitutional position clearly, the Maharashtra judgment contradicts the core principle applied in the Delhi case

The Independent UK

Trust in Supreme Court fell to lowest point in 50 years after abortion decision, poll shows

Confidence in the Supreme Court sank to its lowest point in at least 50 years in 2022, after the Dobbs decision that overturned the right to abortion and which led to state bans and other abortion restrictions

Reason

New Jersey's Restrictions on Public Gun Possession Are 'Plainly Unconstitutional,' a Federal Judge Says

The state defied a Supreme Court ruling by banning guns from myriad "sensitive places."

Salon

SCOTUS shocker on Illinois gun ban

"The Supreme Court once again reaffirms the rights of legislators and local officials to pass gun safety laws"

Salon

Dems push to add 4 justices to SCOTUS

As the right-wing judiciary thrashes democracy, Dems reintroduce bill to expand the Supreme Court

The Independent UK

Supreme Court refuses to block Illinois assault weapons ban

The ban will stay in effect while it is being challenged in state and federal court

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