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Uniform Civil Code | Delhi High Court asks lawyer to file information on similar pleas before Supreme Courts

The Delhi High Court said on April 25 the petition by lawyer Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) was prima facie not maintainable and asked him to place before it the prayers made by him before the Supreme Court in similar matters.

The Hindu

Abortion policies could make the Republican Party's 'suburban women problem' worse

With the Supreme Court weighing in on abortion — again — voters are once again contending with which party best represents their views on the issue.

WEKU

Muslim ex-MP’s live TV murder in India raises rights concerns

Killing in police’s presence sparks allegations of targeted ‘political’ assassinations in BJP-ruled Uttar Pradesh state.

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Supreme Court notice to Delhi Police on wrestlers' plea seeking FIR against Brij Bhushan Singh

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to Delhi Police on wrestlers' plea seeking an urgent hearing on the petition seeking registration of FIR against WFI president Brij Bhushan. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Like a dam breaking’: experts hail decision to let US climate lawsuits advance

Cities bringing climate litigation against oil majors welcome US supreme court’s decision to rebuff appeal to move cases to federal courts

The Guardian - US

Supreme Court to hear wrestlers’ plea against BJP MP

Seven women wrestlers made an urgent mention in the SC before CJI Chandrachud of their petition seeking registration of FIR for sexual harassment and criminal intimidation against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh

The Hindu

Some Levity On A Technical Oral Argument Day

Today, the Harlan Institute and Ashbrook hosted the championship round for our virtual Supreme Court competition. Every year, we fly the top two teams and their coaches, to Washington, D.C. These high schoolers had a jam packed day. In the morning, we attended oral argument at the Supreme Court. For…

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The many benefits of marriage equality

Same-sex marriage equality will enable the LGBTQ+ community’s sense of belonging and will help them gain the acceptance they are seeking in society

The Hindu

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.

ABC News

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.

Newslaundry

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

The Independent UK

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.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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 Conversation

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.

WEKU

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.

Dynamite News

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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