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Are Netanyahu’s legal troubles behind push for judicial change?

The judiciary has proven to be a problem for the Israeli PM, who is on trial on corruption and fraud charges.

Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2023

Israeli lawmakers approve judicial law

The law severely limits the Supreme Court's power to overrule the government

Salon · Jul 24, 2023

Jaicomo and Nelson Respond to Codifiers' Errors

I received a long and thoughtful response to my post last month about the codified text of 42 U.S.C. 1983, from two lawyers at the Institute for Justice, Patrick Jaicomo and Daniel Nelson. I will reproduce it in full here (it continues after the break). In a post last month,…

Reason · Jul 24, 2023

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40 years ago, the US started sending more and more kids to prison without hope of release, but today, it's far more rare – what happened?

A South Carolina judge heard arguments in late May 2023 to reconsider the sentence for Jesse Osborne, who carried out a school shooting in 2016. Fourteen years old at the time, Osborne killed his father, then opened fire at Townsville Elementary School, killing a 6-year-old child and injuring others.

The Conversation · Jul 24, 2023

Supreme Court declines to stay delimitation exercise under way in Assam

The Supreme Court sought the replies of the Centre and the Election Commission on the petitions in three weeks and said the petitioners can file their rejoinders in two weeks after that.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Supreme Court sets aside High Court order dismissing plea challenging Mizoram Government’s notification on Scheduled Tribe quota

The Supreme Court on Monday set aside a Gauhati High Court order dismissing a petition seeking to quash a Mizoram Government notification which arbitrarily sub-classified the Scheduled Tribes of the State while allegedly discriminating against non-Mizo Scheduled Tribes.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Delhi govt spends Rs 1,073 crore on ads in 3 years, SC says it can afford to finance infra projects

After the Delhi government admitted to spending Rs 1,073 crore on advertisements in the last three years, the Supreme Court today said that if Arvind Kejriwal’s government can spend Rs 1,100 crore on ads, “certainly contributions can be made to infrastructure projects”.

Newslaundry · Jul 24, 2023

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Supreme Court extends interim bail of AAP leader Satyendra Jain on medical grounds

The Supreme Court has extended interim bail to the Aam Aadmi Party leader and former Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on medical grounds on Monday. The leader got interim bail extension until further orders. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 24, 2023

Gyanvapi Mosque row | SC stays ASI survey of premises till July 26 evening

The Supreme Court on July 24 gave the Central Government time till 11.15 a. m. to find out what exactly the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is doing following a Varanasi court order on Friday to conduct a scientific survey of the Gyanvapi mosque located next to the Kashi Vishwanath…

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Plea on free sanitary pads for Class 6-12 girls to be heard by Supreme Court on July 24

The plea by social worker Jaya Thakur is scheduled to be heard by a bench of Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jul 23, 2023

What to know about Israel’s judicial overhaul as final vote nears

Parliament is set to begin voting on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s proposed changes to the judicial system.

Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2023

Security breach: Delhi Prisons suspends 4 officials over Yasin Malik's SC appearance

NEW DELHI: The Department of Delhi Prisons has suspended four officials, including a deputy superintendent, in connection with the physical appearance of jailed JKLF chief Yasin Malik in Supreme Court, a statement said on Saturday.

The Times of India · Jul 22, 2023

Fierce protests have been rocking Israel for months. What's fueling them?

For seven months, a grassroots Israeli protest movement has rallied against a contentious plan to overhaul the country's judiciary spearheaded by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right allies

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023

Religious Freedom Restoration Act Faces Partisan Divide After Supreme Court Rulings

Support for the 1993 law wanes as religious liberty clashes with LGBT rights and abortion advocacy.

Zenger · Jul 22, 2023

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WEKU · Jul 21, 2023

Alabama lawmakers refuse to create a 2nd majority-Black congressional district

Alabama lawmakers refused to create a second majority-Black congressional district, a move that could defy an order from the U.S. Supreme Court to give minority voters a greater voice in elections.

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Clear-headed approach: On the judiciary, the police and the grant of bail

In granting regular bail to activist Teesta Setalvad, the Supreme Court has rebuffed the Gujarat police stand that the purported gravity of her offence is enough to deny her bail

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

An Internet ban will not restore peace in Manipur

Information flows, rather than Net blocks as in Manipur, are necessary to ensure the accountability of the State and central governments in taking steps to ensure truth, justice and reconciliation

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Life convict Yasin Malik comes to Supreme Court to argue his case; shocks court, Centre

The Supreme Court and the Central government were equally surprised to spot Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, who is serving a life sentence in Tihar Jail in a terror-funding case, waiting his turn in the courtroom to argue his case in-person on Friday.

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The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

PM Modi’s absence in both Houses spurs Opposition protests

Opposition. protests PM Narendra Modi's absence in both Houses of Parliament; demands structured debate on Manipur issue. Speaker urges members to find solution through discussions; Defence Minister reiterates government's readiness for discussion; Rajya Sabha Chairman cites Constitution, adjourns House.

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Madras HC warns IPS officer of dismissing case against conducting IPL matches if no one appears on his behalf for hearing

Madras HC warns IPS officer G. Sampath Kumar of dismissing his PIL to restrain BCCI from conducting IPL matches without precautionary measures to prevent betting & match-fixing. SC had appointed a committee in 2015 to address IPL betting scandal & its recommendations accepted. If no one appears on behalf of…

The Conversation · Jul 21, 2023

How after-school clubs became a new battleground in the Satanic Temple's push to preserve separation of church and state

As the start of the school year rapidly approaches, controversy can’t be far behind. But not all hot-button topics in education are about what goes on in class.

The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023

Alabama man executed following pause on lethal injections

It was the first execution carried out in Alabama this year after the state halted executions in November

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Centre says it will not notify fact checking unit till September 4

Centre informs Bombay HC it won't notify Fact Check Unit (FCU) under IT Rules till Sept 4; hearing adjourned till Aug 31 & Sept 1.

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Supreme Court seeks ED’s response to Senthilbalaji’s plea against its power to take him into custody

The Supreme Court issued notice in a petition by Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji challenging Enforcement Directorate‘s (ED) power to take him into custody for interrogation in money laundering charges linked to the cash-for-jobs scam

The Hindu · Jul 21, 2023

Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi’s plea challenging sedition charges against him

The Supreme Court sought a response of the Centre on a plea of RTI activist and independent Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi challenging the invocation of penal provision of sedition against him in a case related to anti-CAA protests.

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