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LGBT community pins hopes on Supreme Court legalising same-sex marriage in India

A historic hearing is playing out in India's highest court, with LGBT people facing off against the conservative government to legalise same-sex marriage and improve the rights of an estimated 135 million people.

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Pending Bills, the issue of gubernatorial inaction

The higher judiciary needs to fix a reasonable time frame for Governors to take a decision on a Bill passed by the Assembly in the larger interest of federalism

The Hindu

Robe & Gavel: SCOTUS closes its April 2023 sitting

Welcome to the April 24 edition of Robe & Gavel, Ballotpedia’s newsletter about the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) and other judicial happenings around the U.S.

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Gendered nomenclatures, dog whistles and everything else Sudhir got wrong about same-sex marriage

If there had to be an exemplar for heterosexual bias in the language around LGBTQI issues on primetime television, it could be a segment about the Supreme Court hearings on same-sex marriage on Sudhir Chaudhary’s show Black and White on Aaj Tak.

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Supreme Court takes social media cases with echoes of Trump

The Supreme Court will decide whether public officials can block critics from commenting on their social media accounts

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High court denies energy companies' appeals in climate suits

The Supreme Court has rejected appeals from oil and gas companies that are fighting lawsuits from state and local governments over whether they can be held responsible for harms resulting from global warming

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SC’s haste is clearly an effort to encroach onto powers of Parliament: VHP on same-sex marriage

The legal cell of the Hindu outfit, in its annual meet attended by over 500 advocates and retired judges, on April 24 said the apex court should have sought the opinion of religious leaders and experts from diverse fields.

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Wrestlers continue their protest, plan to move SC seeking action against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan

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If they don’t agree, Governors should send back Bills ‘as soon as possible’, says SC

The Supreme Court on April 24 sent a strong message that Governors should return Bills they do not agree to “as soon as possible” and not sit over them, making State Legislative Assemblies wait indefinitely.

The Hindu

How will the Supreme Court's decision on mifepristone affect abortion access? 4 questions answered

On April 21, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the abortion pill mifepristone, which is used in more than half of all abortions in the U.S., could remain accessible without restrictions – at least for now. The decision is temporary, however, buying time as an appeals court weighs the…

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Wrestlers threaten to approach Supreme Court, seek support from all quarters

The protesting wrestlers on April 24, 2023 threatened to approach the Supreme Court of the country if an FIR is not lodged against WFI President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Hindu

Y.S. Vivekanada Reddy murder case | SC sets aside Telangana HC order directing CBI to give printed questions to Kadapa MP

The Supreme Court on April 24 set aside a Telangana High Court order which asked Kadapa MP Y.S. Avinash Reddy to make himself available at the CBI office where he would be given a printed questionnaire, in the investigation in the murder case of Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy.

The Hindu

Poll: Two-thirds oppose banning medication abortion

A new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds 64% oppose laws that ban medication abortion — and confidence in the Supreme Court hits a new low.

WEKU

Justice Thomas gifts scandal highlights 'double standard' for ethics in government

Ethics watchdogs are raising alarms after a report showed Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas accepted lavish gifts without disclosing them as required.

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SC extends Lakhimpur violence accused Ashish Mishra’s bail till July 11

The Supreme Court on Monday extended the interim bail of Ashish Mishra till July 11 in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Contempt proceedings against Lalit Modi for his remarks on Indian judiciary closed after his apology

The Supreme Court on Monday closed the contempt proceedings against former IPL chairman Lalit Modi for making contemptuous remarks against the Indian judiciary. Must read further on Dynamite News:

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Protesting wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat move Supreme Court seeking FIR against WFI president

Veteran wrestlers including Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, Bajrang Punia on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking FIR against the WFI president over alleged sexual harassment. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kesavananda Bharati case | SC creates webpage to host petitions, judgments of the historic 1973 Fundamental Rights case

The Supreme Court said it has created a special webpage for the Kesavananda Bharati case in which a 13-judge Bench held that the Parliament cannot amend the ‘Basic Structure’ of the Constitution.

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Supreme Court transfers all FIRs against comedian Munawar Faruqui to Indore

The Supreme Court transferred all FIRs against comedian Munawar Faruqui, to Indore in Madhya Pradesh, while also extending his interim protection for three weeks with regard to the production warrant in Delhi

The Hindu

Contempt proceedings against Lalit Modi closed after he tenders unconditional apology

The Supreme Court on Monday closed contempt proceedings against ex-IPL commissioner Lalit Modi after he tendered an unconditional apology for his remarks against the judiciary in social media posts.

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SC to hear on April 28 plea seeking inquiry into Atiq-Ashraf killing in police presence

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to list on April 28 the plea seeking to constitute an independent expert committee under the chairmanship of a former Supreme Court judge to inquire into the killing of Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in police presence in Prayagraj. Read further on Dynamite…

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Lakhimpur Kheri violence case | SC says will keep a close watch on trial’s progress

The Supreme Court on April 24 orally said day-to-day hearings in the Lakhimpur Kheri killings case in the Sessions Court may affect the pace of other pending cases before the trial judge.

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Supreme Court to announce date of hearing on plea to ‘abolish’ collegium system, revive NJAC

The Supreme Court on April 24, 2023, said it will give a date for the hearing of a petition seeking the “abolition” of the collegium system of judicial appointments to the Supreme Court and the High Courts.

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Supreme court justices believe they are exempt from rules, top Democrat says

Judiciary chair Dick Durbin seeks testimony from chief justice amid scandal over gifts to Clarence Thomas

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How rich are the US Supreme Court justices?

WASHINGTON — The nine Supreme Court justices in total are worth at least $24 million. Or it might be closer to $68 million.

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