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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”.

The Hindu · Aug 31, 2023

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 · Aug 29, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023

Will not stay Bihar caste survey unless prima facie case made out by those opposing it: SC

Supreme Court won't stay Bihar caste survey unless prima facie case made out; Centre to file reply in 7 days. SC allows Centre to file response on caste survey, won't stay exercise unless petitioners make out prima facie case

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

CJI says some parts of draft SOP on judicial conduct in govt. cases read as if Centre wants to chaperone judicial review

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday said some parts of a draft Standard Operating Procedure prepared by the Centre to tailor judicial conduct in government-related cases read as if the Centre wants to dictate the exercise of judicial review by courts. “I have gone through your draft SOP……

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

SC to consider giving more ‘bite’ to media ethics’ regulations

The Supreme Court on Monday said a fine of just ₹1 lakh is hardly a deterrent for television channels who indulge in unethical conduct on air, and the fine should ideally be more than the profits the media outlets make from the entire show. ‘Media went berserk after that actor’s…

The Hindu · Aug 14, 2023

Armed with SC order, ED takes Senthilbalaji into custody for interrogation

ED takes T.N. Minister V. Senthilbalaji in custody in money laundering case; SC allows 5-day interrogation

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Manipur Government note in Supreme Court shows one case of rape and murder till July 31

A note presented by the Manipur Government in the Supreme Court said a “disaggregation” of 6,523 First Information Reports (FIR) shows that one case of rape and murder (the victim was allegedly raped and murdered), three cases of rape/gang-rape, six cases of assault on a woman with intent to outrage…

The Hindu · Aug 7, 2023

Delhi HC allows Tihar Jail Authority to produce Yasin Malik in court via video conference

The Delhi High Court on Friday allowed the petition of Tihar Jail Authority to seek permission to produce Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Chief Yasin Malik through video conferencing only due to security reasons. Read further on Dynamite News :

Dynamite News · Aug 4, 2023