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Air India plane crash investigation report does not blame anyone, government tells top court

Supreme Court says investigation into Boeing 787 disaster aims to improve aviation safety and not assign blame

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SC on CEC, ECs selection: Court's opinion vs legislative power

While posting the hearing on February 4, the bench said it would see whose views had supremacy. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Delhi Pollution: Supreme Court orders CAQM to consider restarting physical classes

The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to review the decision on closure of schools in the national capital region, particularly for the classes 10 to 12. Read further on Dynamite News:

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No fully virtual courts but wherever possible lawyers can appear online: CJI

CJI told lawyers that judges are being told to conduct virtual hearings wherever possible and lawyers can choose to appear virtually during the hearing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court says EVMs are accurate unless they are maligned by human bias

Supreme Court rejects paper ballots, emphasizes trust in electronic voting machines for accurate results, open to performance review.

The Hindu

Maratha community does not need quota, it is not backward: Petitioner tells Bombay HC

Bombay High Court hears Maratha quota petitions challenging reservation, questioning community's backward status, next hearing on April 15.

The Hindu

SC to consider listing pleas relating to All India Football Federation

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to consider listing the pleas relating to the All India Football Federation and finalisation of its constitution which was framed by former apex court judge Justice L Nageswara Rao. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Supreme Court proposes expert panel to evaluate concerns, conditions for consent to Vedanta plant to operate in Thoothukudi

The copper smelting plant was permanently shut down on the orders of the Tamil Nadu government six years ago on grounds of pollution.

The Hindu

SC asks West Bengal cops not to take coercive action against Nisith Pramanik in attempt to murder case

In a relief to Union Minister of State for Home Nisith Pramanik, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the West Bengal police not to take any coercive action against him in a 2018 attempt to murder case.

The Hindu

Why is every dispute between Delhi govt. and Lieutenant coming here, asks SC

Supreme Court asks Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) to approach High Court against L-G on funds issue for 6 million children.

The Hindu

Mahua Moitra questions media leak of Hiranandani statement

TMC MP Mahua Moitra faces allegations of “cash-for-query” scam. Alleging BJP's primary agenda is to expel her to stop her from questioning Adani, she questions media leak of Darshan Hiranandani’s affidavit before Ethics panel

The Hindu

SC seeks response from Centre, NMC over live surgery broadcast; petitioners say it's like Virat Kohli batting and commentating simultaneously

SC seeks Centre, NMC's response on plea raising legal, ethical questions over live broadcast of surgeries. Petitioners liken it to Virat Kohli batting and commentating at same time. SC leaves issue to NMC. Petitioners claim ads, sponsorships motivate such procedures, raising ethical concerns about informed consent. SC issues notice, hearing…

The Hindu

Supreme Court acknowledges political parties’ fear of RTI to disclose internal decision making

Political parties fear that accountability under Right to Information (RTI) Act may stretch to even disclosure of internal decisions, including why they chose a particular candidate.

The Hindu

Supreme Court asks Centre, Election Commission on the prospect of conducting delimitation in Arunachal Pradesh

Supreme Court disagreed with the legal stand of the Election Commission of India (ECI) that it can only begin the delimitation process in Manipur, Assam, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh after only getting an authorisation from the Centre.

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SC asks Centre to respond on plea to protect 2.31 lakh wetlands mapped in country

The Supreme Court asked Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati, for the Centre, to take “appropriate instructions” on the plea to protect the expanded area of wetlands.

Newslaundry

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.

The Hindu

Supreme Court fixes three key questions for examining EWS quota

The three issues include whether the amendment breaches the Basic Structure by permitting the State to make special provisions, including reservation, based on economic criteria.

The Hindu

Does EWS quota violate Basic Structure? Constitution Bench asks Union, States, parties to ‘crystallise’ their thoughts by Thursday

Economic reservation was introduced in the Constitution by amending Articles 15 and 16 and adding clauses empowering the State governments to provide reservation on the basis of economic backwardness

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Supreme Court issues notice to govt on ED Director's tenure extension

The petitioners have questioned the legality of amendments made to the Central Vigilance Commission Act by way of promulgation of an ordinance in November last year

The Hindu

Indian football | Supreme Court pushes for AIFF polls to avoid FIFA ban

A FIFA ban, on account of delayed elections to the AIFF, may result in the Women's U-17 World Cup being shifted outside India

The Hindu

Sedition law | Government can’t speak on Parliament’s behalf, says Supreme Court

During sedition hearing, judge reminds Centre that reconsideration of Section 124A entails legislation

The Hindu

SC seeks Centre, State governments’ reply on making ‘physical literacy’ a fundamental right

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President has no role to play in Perarivalan’s plea, says Supreme Court

Bench says pertinent question is whether Governor had, in first place, the authority to refer mercy plea to President

The Hindu

Amid Centre’s opposition, SC releases Perarivalan on bail

‘The Rajiv case convict entitled to benefit after over 30 years of imprisonment’

The Hindu

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case | Supreme Court grants bail to Perarivalan despite Centre’s objection

A Bench found Perarivalan was entitled to be released on bail considering his conduct during his long incarceration, including acquisition of educational qualifications, and ill-health

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