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Supreme Court to hear plea by Rahul Gandhi in criminal defamation case on July 21

The Supreme Court has agreed to list Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s petition seeking suspension of his conviction in a criminal defamation case, and stay of Gujarat High Court judgment on July 21

The Hindu

Thomas yacht trips cut Crow's tax bill

In lavishing gifts on the Supreme Court justice, the billionaire GOP donor may have violated tax laws, experts say

Salon

Will SCOTUS Be the Mountain Valley Pipeline's MVP?

The Mountain Valley Pipeline's developers seek Supreme Court intervention to prevent the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth CIrcuit from delaying its completion.

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A common civil code spelling equality for every Indian

Confining the discussion of India’s personal laws within a Hindu-Muslim binary leaves out the potential to empower a wide section of the population

The Hindu

Rise above ‘bickering’ and agree on a name for DERC head: SC

SC urges L-G and Delhi govt. to stop "political bickering" and appoint DERC chairperson. CJI suggests two constitutional authorities should sit together to break the impasse

The Hindu

Larry Summers Calls For Overhauling University Admissions To Prioritize Opportunity Over Diversity

Former Treasury Secretary recommends eliminating legacy admissions, expanding transfer student intake

Zenger

Delhi Ordinance case: Supreme Court may refer case to Constitution Bench

Supreme Court may refer Delhi govt's petition against Central Ordinance to Constitution Bench. CJI outlines questions of law that may require attention of Constitution Bench. MHA accuses Delhi govt of going on rampage after SC verdict, harassing officers and embarrassing nation. SC to hear case on Thursday.

The Hindu

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The Showdown In Israel Continues As Judicial Reform Advances

Israel’s Supreme Court is either under attack or undergoing necessary reform, depending on who you ask

Zenger

Progressives Should Be Grateful For President Trump's Not-So-Conservative SCOTUS Picks

Recently, Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida and GOP presidential candidate, offered a mild criticism of President Trump's three Supreme Court nominees. "I respect the three [Trump] appointees," DeSantis said, "but none of those three are at the same level of Justice Thomas and Justice Alito." DeSantis is not wrong.…

Reason

GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy lists Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee as possible Supreme Court picks

A biotech entrepreneur and Republican presidential hopeful says he'd consider Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah among several possible conservative candidates should he get to nominate someone to the U.S. Supreme Court

The Independent UK

New York colleges under pressure to end legacy admissions after Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

With the Supreme Court striking down the use of affirmative action in higher education last month, New York colleges have come under pressure to reconsider giving priority to the children of alumni in admissions decisions.

Tribune News Service

SC indicates referring to Constitution bench Delhi govt’s plea challenging ordinance regarding services

The Supreme Court on Monday indicated that it may refer to the Constitution bench a plea of the Delhi government challenging the constitutional validity of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 issued by the Centre relating to control over bureaucrats. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC refuses to interfere with Manipur HC order on restoration of internet

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the order of the Manipur High Court which ordered limited restoration of the internet in the State. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Justices' agency skepticism collides with Congress' vagueness - Roll Call

The Supreme Court says Congress should write more specificity in law but experts don't expect a change soon.

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GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy lists Senators Cruz, Lee as possible Supreme Court picks

The Hindu

Supreme Court fixes Bilkis Bano’s case against remission to convicts on August 7

This is the second time the case is coming up before a Bench led by Justice Nagarathna. The previous time was on July 11, when it was post for directions on July 17.

Reason

Today in Supreme Court History: July 17, 1862

7/17/1862: Congress enacts the Confiscation Act, which empowers the government to seize the property of the rebels. The Supreme Court considered the constitutionality of that law in The Confiscation Cases (1873).

The Hindu

Supreme Court agrees to hear plea against Mizoram notification ‘discriminatory’ to non-Mizo tribes

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition seeking to quash a government notification that discriminates against non-Mizo Scheduled Tribes of Mizoram, in reservation to higher technical courses

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Salon

The next campus battle: Legacy admission

Lawyers for Civil Rights' Oren Sellstrom explains how vital evidence revealed in the Havard case can now be used

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Michigan’s hate crime law is unconstitutional. Full stop

Last month, the Michigan House passed Bill 4474—legislation that would expand the state’s existing Ethnic Intimidation Act beyond current protections for religion, ethnicity and race, to categories including sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. HB 4474 would make it a felony hate crime offense to cause someone to "feel…

The Hindu

Supreme Court allows Maudany to travel to his hometown in Kerala

The Supreme Court modified the bail conditions and has allowed Abdul Nazir Maudany, the prime accused in the 2008 Bengaluru serial bomb blasts case, to travel to his hometown Kollam in Kerala from Bengaluru

The Hindu

On Rahul Gandhi’s conviction

The Gujarat High Court's verdict on Rahul Gandhi's criminal revision petition raises questions on defamation, disqualification and electoral representation law. The Court denied relief to the petitioner, citing that a stay of conviction is an exception to be resorted to in rare cases. The comment by Mr. Gandhi, “why all…

Zenger

Israel’s Attorney General Rejects Petition To Oust Netanyahu Over Conflict Of Interest

Mass protests continue against coalition's judicial reform as attorney general defends prime minister

The Hindu

Supreme Court Collegium’s quiet transparency is driving a change

Supreme Court Collegium, led by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, has streamlined judicial appointment process with a mix of merit and seniority. The process involves meaningful discussion and assessment of candidates’ judicial acumen. The Collegium’s resolutions are transparent and publicly lay out requirements for top court and High Court appointments.

Bangkok Post

Philippines top court orders re-arrest of suspect in activist killing

The Philippines' top court has ordered the re-arrest of a former politician accused of killing a prominent environmentalist more than a decade ago, court documents published Sunday showed.

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