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CJI puts his foot down; says if case is listed before a judge, the judge takes the call to hear it or not

CJI D.Y. Chandrachud refuses to intervene in cases listed before Supreme Court judge, Solicitor General advises to ignore malicious letters

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On the listing of cases in the Supreme Court | Explained

Two lawyers have raised issues of irregularities in the listing of cases before the SC, with one letter addressed to the CJI and the other to the Registry. Mr. Dave questioned the movement of cases from one Bench to another, while Mr. Bhushan referred to the Handbook and Clause 15…

The Hindu

Seniority of judges does not influence allocation of cases in Supreme Court: top source

Supreme Court Registry confirms seniority of judges does not influence allocation of cases. Cases heard by a Bench can remain with lead judge or follow associate judge when they start new Bench. Former SC Bar Association president Dave wrote open letter to CJI Chandrachud highlighting cases shifted to other Benches…

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Highway tender scam | Supreme Court dismisses Tamil Nadu DVAC plea on fresh inquiry into allegations against Edappadi Palaniswami

Highway Tender Scam: The Supreme Court on December 8 refused to intervene in an appeal filed by the Tamil Nadu Director of Vigilance and Corruption (DVAC) against a Madras High Court decision to rule out a fresh inquiry against former Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami in connection with an alleged State Highway…

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Senior advocate Dushyant Dave writes open letter to CJI on shifting of cases from one Bench to another in disregard of SC Rules

Former Supreme Court Bar Association president and senior advocate Dushyant Dave on Wednesday penned an open letter to Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud highlighting that cases, including sensitive ones, were being “taken away” from Supreme Court Benches hearing them and listed before other Benches in clear disregard of the…

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T.N. Government’s plea to stay ED’s summons to five Collectors | Madras High Court to pronounce orders on Tuesday

Madras HC to pass orders Tues on TN govt's plea to stay ED summons & investigation into alleged money laundering of illegal sand mining proceeds. TN govt & 5 Collectors filed 10 writ petitions challenging summons & seeking declaration that ED's power to investigate w/o consent violates federalism. ED's ARL…

The Hindu

SC cautions Centre that selective appointments, transfers risk ‘embarrassing’ outcomes

Supreme Court warns government against tinkering with judicial seniority, cautions that it may lead to embarrassing outcomes, including deferring swearing-in of new judges or withdrawing judicial work. Warns government against pick-and-choose policy in appointments and transfers of HC judges, says it risks "unpalatable" response from Collegium.

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Supreme Court refuses to vacate order on temple priests in Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court maintains status quo in Archakaship in TN temples governed by Agamas; TN govt had sought to appoint "non-believers" as Archakas. SC to hear case in January 2024.

The Hindu

‘Huge budget’ for e-courts project will help make lower court tech-friendly, says CJI D.Y. Chandrachud

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday said a “huge budget” allotted for the third phase of the e-courts project will see technology make inroads into the working of the judiciary, especially the lower courts. The Chief Justice was reacting to senior advocate Dushyant Dave’s remark that lower courts…

The Hindu

Article 370 is an example of federalism, say counsel

Senior advocates Dushyant Dave and Rajeev Dhavan on Wednesday argued in the Supreme Court that Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was not a “relic” but a “brilliant articulation of statesmanship” by the Indian Constitution’s framers.

The Hindu

SC takes exception to public statements made about pending issue of scrapping of 4% Muslim quota in Karnataka

The Supreme Court on May 9 said sub judice cases should not be “politicised” after a petitioner alleged on Tuesday that Home Minister Amit Shah has made public statements about the scrapping of the 4% quota for Muslims in Karnataka ahead of the Assembly elections.

The Hindu

Karnataka Govt. decision scrapping 4% quota to Muslims will not be implemented till May 9: Supreme Court

Karnataka Government again won an adjournment in Supreme Court during the hearing of a petition challenging the State’s decision to scrap 4% OBC quota for Muslims and divide it between Vokkaliga and Lingayat castes

The Hindu

How sealed covers in court became the norm for the state

In February 2022, the central government revoked MediaOne’s security clearance “for reasons of national security and public order.” The Malayalam news channel challenged the ban in the Kerala High Court and asked why it was taken off the air.

Newslaundry

Security clearance from home ministry isn’t required to renew broadcast licence: MediaOne to SC

Security clearance from the home ministry is not a requirement while renewing a television channel’s broadcast licence, Malayalam channel MediaOne argued at the Supreme Court today.

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HC to Centre: no coercive steps against Telangana over power dues

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Can State impose limits on students’ fundamental rights in classroom, asks Supreme Court

Bench says the key issue is whether State place curbs on rights of students in classrooms

The Hindu

No Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations on Idgah ground in Bengaluru as SC orders status quo

Land not used for any other purpose for 200 years, it says

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Pendency of court cases 'huge challenge': Chief Justice N. V. Ramana

The Chief Justice of India said there is a need to deploy modern technology tools and artificial intelligence to find a solution.

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Senior advocate Dushyant Dave breaks into tears while bidding adieu to CJI Ramana

While Mr. Dave described Mr. Ramana as a citizen's judge, his colleague, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, said the court will remember him for "maintaining balance even in turbulent times".

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Delhi’s liquor policy woes: Courtroom drama tells the other side of the story

Eight months after the Delhi government launched its Excise Policy 2021-22, it’s failed to achieve any of its targets. The policy – rolled out with much fanfare on November 17 – aimed to increase government revenue, promote consumer choice, prevent monopoly on liquor sale, and provide for equitable distribution of…

Dynamite News

Can an omnibus order be passed against illegal encroachments, asks SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked whether or not an omnibus order can be passed to restrain the authorities from taking action against illegal encroachments or not. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cannot impose ‘omnibus’ ban on demolitions: Supreme Court

Court reiterates rule of law can’t be ignored

The Hindu

Supreme Court to look into ‘sealed cover jurisprudence’

Media One ban comes up before court

The Hindu

Jahangirpuri anti-encroachment drive: Do you need bulldozers to remove chairs, tables, benches, SC asks NDMC

Bench extends the status quo order on the ‘anti-encroachment’ drive in Jahangirpuri until further orders

The Hindu

Supreme Court halts eviction drive in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri

Several kiosks, shops demolished in area that saw communal clash

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