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Do not intend to run Manipur administration; we can scrap Gita Mittal Committee or you can trust it, CJI tells petitioners

The issues raised by various petitioners, included distribution of Aadhaar cards and disability certificates to the displaced people of Manipur, to distribution of compensation to the families of the dead, reconstruction of religious buildings and homes destroyed in the clashes, disposal of bodies to functioning of courts in the State.

The Hindu

Manipur violence: SC asks UIDAI & state to ensure Aadhaar cards are provided to displaced persons after verification

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Unique Identification Authority of India and the Manipur government to take steps to ensure that Aadhaar cards are provided to people displaced due to the bloody ethnic conflict in the state whose records are already available with the UIDAI.

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Manipur gives report on stolen, missing arms, ammunition

Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud opted to wait a “little bit” before seeking a status report from Dattatray Padsalgikar, former Maharashtra Director General of Police, who was appointed by the Supreme Court to supervise the CBI probe into 11 cases of crimes committed against women and children in…

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In a unique gesture, SC allows interpreter for a hearing-impaired lawyer during virtual hearing

The disabled lawyer was appearing in item number 37 in the court list, which dealt with a petition filed by the Javed Abidi Foundation seeking equal participation and implementation of rights of the disabled population.

The Hindu

CJI says petitions to criminalise marital rape to be listed in mid-October

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud agreed to list by mid-October a series of petitions seeking the criminalisation of marital rape.

The Hindu

SC gives Maharashtra Speaker a week to open disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde and other MLAs

Supreme Court directs Maharashtra Speaker to start disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde and other MLAs within a week; notes Speaker must show "deference & dignity" to SC's direction

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Editors Guild of India has right to free speech, says CJI

CJI Chandrachud said Editors Guild of India has right to free speech; FIRs against members lack basis; no offence made out under IPC; counter-views published on same web page; Manipur HC entertained PIL against EGI; interim protection from coercive action continues; Manipur government worries over narrative building. CJI questions if…

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Street dogs menace talked over in Supreme Court; Solicitor General Mehta calls it "serious issue"

CJI Chandrachud noticed that a lawyer in its court was having a bandage in his hand. CJI enquired from the lawyer about the incident that led to injuries. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Editors Guild of India tells Supreme Court that Army ‘invited’ it to Manipur

The Editors Guild of India (EGI) on Monday told the Supreme Court that its team had visited Manipur on the Army’s invitation to make an “objective assessment” of the “unethical and ex parte reporting” by the vernacular media. The Chief Justice was puzzled why the Army wanted the EGI to…

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Supreme Court seeks status report from Manipur government on recovery of arms from all sources

SC seeks status report from Manipur govt on arms recovery from all sources. SG Tushar Mehta denies food/medicine scarcity in relief camps.

The Hindu

J&K MP Lone files one-page affidavit in SC; govt. not happy

MP Lone files affidavit in SC, reiterating oath to protect Constitution & territorial integrity of India. Government unhappy as affidavit does not mention swearing against terrorism/separatism. SC to analyse affidavit & address issue in its judgment.

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Supreme Court reserves verdict in Article 370 abrogation challenge

Constitution Bench headed by CJI reserves judgment on petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370, which gave special privileges to J&K. Govt. argued it was necessary to integrate J&K into India. Petitioners said it was an attack on federalism. Bench to look into series of events from dissolution of J&K Assembly…

The Hindu

Article 370 case: SC asks Lone to file affidavit pledging allegiance to Constitution

Govt, J&K admin & respondents inform SC: NC leader Lone raised "Pakistan Zindabad" slogans in J&K Assembly & supported secessionist forces. SG Mehta demands Lone file affidavit pledging allegiance to Indian Constitution & urges SC to act to prevent others from doing same.

The Hindu

The BJP’s dilemma in Bihar

The caste survey, initiated by the Nitish Kumar government, has posed a dilemma to the BJP in Bihar

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Ensure supply of medicine, food in Manipur, directs Supreme Court

SC suggests airdrops of food, meds in Manipur due to road blockades, chickenpox & measles. Govt to take steps to ensure essentials reach affected areas.

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India says ready for polls in Kashmir as top court hears Article 370 pleas

Supreme Court is hearing petitions challenging New Delhi’s controversial 2019 move to revoke region’s special status.

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Elections in J&K can be any time; Decision to be taken by ECI: Centre to SC

A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud was told by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the decision on elections in J&K have to be taken by the Election Commission of India and the state poll panel. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Unable to give exact date when J&K Statehood would be restored, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it is unable to give an “exact time” by which Statehood would be restored to Jammu and Kashmir. However, it added that the Union Territory status is a “temporary phenomenon”.

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RJD accuses Centre of attempting to block caste survey in Bihar

On PMO’s directions, there is an attempt to block the caste survey which is almost complete in Bihar.

The Hindu

When will J&K Statehood be restored, Supreme Court asks Union government

CJI Chandrachud suggests line of argument for Centre that J&K was converted to UT for "stipulated period" for national security. Centre agrees & assures J&K will return to Statehood after normalcy. CJI pushes Centre for answer on when it will revert to State. Centre yet to give timeline.

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Article 35A took away fundamental rights while giving special rights to permanent residents of J&K, says CJI

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud said Article 35A, which empowered the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature to define “permanent residents” of the State and provide them special privileges, denied fundamental rights to others. The Chief Justice noted that Article 35A had even granted immunity from judicial review to the special…

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SC says it is a ‘problem’ if J&K academic was suspended for appearing in Article 370 case

The School Education Department had placed Zaroor Ahmed Bhat, a senior lecturer of political science under suspension with immediate effect for violation of provisions of Jammu & Kashmir Civil Service Regulations, Jammu & Kashmir Government Employees Conduct Rules and J&K Leave Rules.

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Squatters cannot claim right to public space, says Supreme Court

Supreme Court refuses to extend stay order on demolition of encroachments on railway land in Mathura, UP; Centre says petitioner has come to court with unclean hands.

The Hindu

Manipur violence | Supreme Court shifts 27 CBI cases, including crimes against women, to Assam

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud told petitioners that the Supreme Court was not asking the Assam government to nominate the pre-trial judges to look into cases arising out of the CBI’s investigation into the Manipur violence, but the Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Sandeep Mehta. Issuing a series of…

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Means used must be consistent with the ends achieved, CJI on dissolution of Article 370

Mehta said Jammu and Kashmir could not be considered “special” or “unique” merely because it had a Constitution in 1939.

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