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SC grants interim bail to two Delhi riots accused, refers question of law to larger bench

The Delhi Police has sought reference of the question of law to a larger bench on whether prolonged incarceration and delay in trial can override the statutory restrictions on bail under anti-terror laws such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA).

The Economic Times

NCERT textbook row: Supreme Court modifies earlier order concerning 3 academics

The Supreme Court has modified its earlier order regarding three academics involved in a dispute over an NCERT textbook chapter on corruption in the judiciary. The court has clarified that the Centre and state governments are free to independently decide whether to engage with the academics in any capacity. It…

The Economic Times

Vedanta arm Talwandi Sabo Power faces Rs 127 crore penalty

Vedanta's subsidiary, Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd, must pay approximately Rs 127 crore plus late payment surcharge to Punjab State Power Corporation Ltd. The Supreme Court upheld a penalty for misdeclaration of availability in January 2017. This power plant is crucial for Punjab's energy needs. The judgment restores an earlier order…

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Supreme Court to hear plea against CBSE's policy making three-language study compulsory in Class 9 next week

The Supreme Court will hear a plea next week challenging the CBSE's new policy. This policy makes studying three languages compulsory for Class 9 students from July 1. At least two of these languages must be native Indian languages. Students, teachers, and parents are behind the plea. They believe the…

The Economic Times

Supreme Court Sides With U.S. Company In Cuba Property Seizure Case

The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with Havana Docks Corp. in a long-running fight over property seized by Fidel Castro's regime after the Cuban Revolution.

International Business Times

The Supreme Court Protected Donor Privacy. The IRS Didn't Get the Memo.

The federal government is still fighting to collect nonprofit donor information despite Supreme Court warnings that such demands chill free speech.

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Supreme Court sides with US company in claims over property seized in Cuban revolution

The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of owners of Cuban property that was confiscated by Fidel Castro’s government more than 65 years ago

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Venugopal Dhoot moves SC against order upholding separate insolvency for Videocon Industries Ltd and VOVL

Videocon founder Venugopal Dhoot has approached the Supreme Court. He is challenging a recent appellate tribunal order. This order allows separate insolvency proceedings for Videocon Industries and Videocon Oil Ventures. Previously, a tribunal had directed clubbing of these cases. The appellate tribunal cited distinct business sectors. This makes a single…

The Economic Times

RIL, foreign firms refute in SC Centre's claim of 'unjust' extraction of gas from KG basin

Reliance Industries and its offshore partners are strongly denying allegations of siphoning gas from ONGC fields. The companies are in the Supreme Court challenging a High Court verdict that overturned an arbitral award in their favor. The Centre had demanded over a billion dollars for gas allegedly migrated from ONGC…

The Economic Times

The US Constitution and laws do not protect oil companies from being sued over the harm they cause to the climate

In recent years, at least two dozen local and state governments have sued petroleum companies to recover the billions in costs they have incurred responding to and rebuilding after flooding, storms and wildfires – all of which have been worsened by changes to the climate resulting from burning fossil fuels.

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Mumbai anti-encroachment drive: Western Railway clears Rs 600 crore land, violence erupts in Bandra

Western Railway is conducting a massive anti-encroachment drive in Garib Nagar, Mumbai. Hundreds of structures are being demolished to reclaim valuable railway land. This operation aims to facilitate crucial infrastructure expansion near Bandra station. The drive has faced some resistance and violence. Authorities are proceeding with the demolition under heavy…

The Economic Times

Delhi riots 2020: High Court grants bail to Salim Malik in UAPA case

The Delhi High Court has granted bail to Salim Malik, an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The court considered the bail granted to several co-accused while deciding Malik’s plea. Prosecutors had alleged that Malik played a significant role in…

The Economic Times

'Courts can hold sedition trials if accused has no objection': Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled that trials under the sedition law, Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code, can proceed if the accused agrees. This clarification came during a hearing for an individual jailed for 17 years on sedition charges. The court directed the Madhya Pradesh High Court to hear…

The Economic Times

SC refuses to lift stay on counting of Delhi Bar Council polls

The Supreme Court has refused to alter its previous order. This order had put a halt to the counting of votes for the Bar Council of Delhi elections. Allegations of tampering prompted this decision. The apex court has now asked the Delhi High Court to hear the related pleas. This…

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Roll Call

The 10 most vulnerable House members, less than 6 months from Election Day

When Texas Republicans redrew the state’s congressional map last summer to give their party additional pickup opportunities, it set off a back-and-forth with both parties revisiting district lines in several states. The battle turbocharged last month, when the Supreme Court invalidated Louisiana’s map and significantly limited the use of race…

Reason

There Is No Equitable Constitutional Cause Of Action To Challenge The Presidential Record Act Policy

The Supreme Court needs to bring clarity to this issue.

Reason

US Court of International Trade Refuses to Stay Injunction Against Trump's Section 122 Tariffs

The decision means the injunction blocking collection of the tariffs will not be blocked while litigation continues.

The Independent UK

Federal appeals court releases its own ‘Schoolhouse Rock’ video to explain what it does - and, yes, it’s cringeworthy

The clip, posted to YouTube, features a monkey riding a rocket and judges waving glow sticks under a disco ball

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Row over historic Scottish restaurant settled on eve of Supreme Court hearing

A LEGAL row over the Rogano restaurant in Glasgow has been settled hours before the Supreme Court was due to hear the case, justices have been told…

The Economic Times

Top cases on the United States Supreme Court's docket

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing significant cases. These cases cover voting rights, presidential authority, immigration policies, and gun laws. Decisions are expected by June. The court's rulings will impact various aspects of American life and law. These include challenges to President Trump's policies and federal agency powers. The outcomes…

The Economic Times

Ensure Aadhaar is used strictly as identity proof: Plea in SC

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court. It seeks to restrict Aadhaar's use to identity proof only. The petition argues Aadhaar is being wrongly used for citizenship, domicile, and address. This is reportedly allowing illegal immigrants to obtain documents. The plea calls for reforms in voter…

The Economic Times

Supreme Court extends time till Aug 31 for holding Bengaluru civic body elections

The Supreme Court has granted an extension for Bengaluru civic body elections. The polls are now scheduled to be held by August 31. This decision follows a request from the Karnataka government citing manpower shortages. The court emphasized that no further extensions will be provided. The elections were due earlier…

The Economic Times

Supreme Court seeks response of Centre, states on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers in govt panels

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and all states for their views on a Public Interest Litigation that demands a 30 per cent quota for women lawyers. The reservation is sought for government panels and law officer roles.

The Economic Times

SC issues notice to Centre on plea seeking ban on alcohol sales in tetra packs, sachets

The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and other authorities on a plea seeking an immediate ban on the sale of alcohol in low-cost packaging formats such as tetra packs and sachets. The petition argues such packaging increases accessibility and consumption, particularly among economically vulnerable…

The Economic Times

Krishna-Godavari basin dispute: Reliance and others seek mediation, SC refuses to halt hearing

Reliance Industries Limited and two foreign partners told the Supreme Court they will ask the Indian government to resolve the Krishna-Godavari (KG) Basin gas migration dispute through mediation.

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