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Premarital sex is common today, can't be used to judge a person's character: SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that consensual premarital relationships between adults do not constitute moral turpitude. Overturning a Telangana government decision, the court allowed a police aspirant's recruitment, stating such relationships are common and shouldn't negatively impact character assessment. The bench emphasized sensitivity to changing social norms.

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CBSE Revaluation 2026 Result Date: SC orders board to release final result by this date

CBSE Revaluation 2026 Result Date Class 12: The Supreme Court has ordered the CBSE to expedite the declaration of Class 12 Improvement Examination results by Friday, emphasizing urgency. This directive comes as over 1.6 lakh students await verification and re-evaluation outcomes following concerns over the new On-Screen Marking system and…

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CJI Surya Kant bats for mediation, says arbitration facing procedural hurdles

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant highlighted mediation's importance at the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. He stated that international arbitration faces procedural challenges. Mediation is now essential for quick, friendly, and lasting dispute settlements. Indian courts and the new Mediation Act, 2023, support this shift. This emphasizes a…

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Supreme Court flags 40-year delay by Allahabad HC in murder case, seeks solutions to judicial backlog

The Supreme Court has expressed concern over a 40-year delay by the Allahabad High Court in deciding a murder appeal. The accused, Vijay Singh, spent nearly 41 years awaiting judgment. The court questioned innovative measures to address such pendency. Singh, now 72, lived under the shadow of conviction for decades.…

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Former Maharashtra minister files plea in Supreme Court against CBSE's 3-language rule for Class 9 students

A fresh plea filed by Dr Fauzia Khan, an educationist and former Maharashtra ministerhas been filed at the Supreme Court challenging the CBSE policy of mandating the study of three languages for Class 9 students beginning July 1. The plea contends the CBSE's move as arbitrary and unreasonable. Khan also…

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Trump's toughest immigration opponent isn't the Democrats. It's the courts

Donald Trump's push to reshape US immigration policy repeatedly ran into resistance not from Democrats, but from the courts. From DACA and asylum restrictions to birthright citizenship, sanctuary cities and H-1B visas, judges repeatedly tested the limits of executive power, reshaping one of the most consequential immigration agendas in modern…

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As US Customs refines its tariff refund system, who gets in to apply is under dispute

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency official is set to testify in federal court about the U.S. government's plans for refunding billions of dollars in tariffs that the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump imposed illegally

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US Customs’ $166 billion tariff refund plan faces court fight over who gets access to payouts

A government official testifies today in federal court. This concerns billions of dollars in import taxes. The Supreme Court ruled these taxes illegal. The court will decide if refunds are expedited. The Justice Department appealed a ruling for all businesses to get refunds. This hearing may clarify the refund process.…

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Explained: Why Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea shares rallied up to 4% on Tuesday

Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea shares gained up to 4% after Bombay High Court quashed the government's one-time spectrum charge demands, providing a combined relief of Rs 20,000 crore to Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel. The court ruled the government lacked legal authority to issue the demand notices, annulling all…

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Penis Measurements Cannot Justify a Sex Offender's Indefinite Detention, South Carolina's Top Court Says

The court unanimously ruled that penile plethysmography is unreliable and inadmissible as evidence of recidivism risk.

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Robe & Gavel: Federal Judicial Vacancy Count released for June 2026

Welcome to the June 8 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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Bombay HC sets aside govt order on one-time spectrum charges on Airtel, Vodafone Idea

The Bombay High Court has cancelled the one-time spectrum charges for Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea. This decision brings relief of approximately Rs 20,000 crore to both companies. Bank guarantees submitted by the firms will be returned. All demand notices and orders concerning these charges have been set aside. The…

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The DOJ Just Argued That 'Speed Is a Loophole': Move Fast Enough and the President Can 'Bulldoze' Even the Statue of Liberty

A federal appeals court is reviewing the legality of Trump's unauthorised White House ballroom project, questioning the limits of presidential power and the role of judicial oversight in landmark preservation.

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Can kids go to prison? A legal expert explains how young people can be tried and sentenced as adults

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

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PIL in Supreme Court alleges Rs 1,500 cr banking fraud, seeks court-monitored probe

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court. It seeks a court-monitored investigation into alleged banking frauds. The case involves asset reconstruction companies, public sector banks, and a Noida-based infrastructure firm. The plea highlights a forensic audit report. This report identified suspicious transactions related to a Rs 912 crore…

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SC upholds National Green Tribunal order that landlord cannot be liable for environmental violations committed by tenant

The Supreme Court has ruled that landlords are not responsible for environmental breaches by their tenants' chemical units. This decision upholds a National Green Tribunal order. The Gujarat Pollution Control Board had sought to hold a landlord liable for a tenant's unit. The court's ruling provides clarity on landlord responsibilities…

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Neil Gorsuch on the Declaration of Independence, Originalism, and Separation of Powers

"There was nothing inevitable about it. Absolutely nothing," the Supreme Court justice tells Reason's Nick Gillespie.

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SC directs implementation of mediated settlement in long-running Ardee family dispute

A Bench comprising Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice Atul S Chandurkar took note of the progress made through the mediation process and directed the parties to proceed with implementation of the settlement arrived at during court-monitored mediation proceedings.

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SC directs execution of settlement in Ardee group family dispute

The Supreme Court has ordered the implementation of a settlement in a property dispute concerning the Ardee Group. The disagreement involved the daughters of late developer Ashok Varma. A mediator appointed by the court facilitated the resolution of major disputes. The court has granted time for the parties to complete…

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Supreme Court: Court appointed amicus curiae seeks direction to MCD on action taken against illegal constructions

A court-appointed amicus curiae has approached the Supreme Court for urgent intervention. This follows a building collapse in Saidulajab, Delhi, which claimed lives. The amicus seeks directions for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to survey and act against illegal constructions. The court is also asked to direct a structural audit…

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'Physical relationship between consenting unmarried adults no ground to show poor character': Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has declared that a physical relationship between consenting unmarried adults does not reflect negatively on character. This ruling came as the court directed the Telangana Police Recruitment Board to reconsider a candidate's appointment. The candidate's selection was previously cancelled due to a criminal case stemming from a…

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SC upholds NGT order that landlord cannot be liable for environmental violations committed by tenant

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Bank auctioned pledged land after borrower defaulted but buyer took 2 years to pay 75% money; borrower cleared the dues, fought and won the case in SC to get his land back

The Supreme Court agreed with the Madras High Court's call to cancel the auction of Mr. Rama's family property. The bank was trying to sell their assets due to a loan default, but legal battles and late payments from potential buyers stalled the process, preventing the sale from ever being…

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Second Amendment Roundup: No Protection for Heroin Trafficker

Fifth Circuit reaffirms Rahimi’s “dangerousness” standard in § 922(a)(1) case

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Lawyers welcome SC’s AI rules against ‘algorithmic justice’

The Supreme Court has released a draft framework for AI in courts, aiming to balance innovation with judicial safeguards. The proposed regulations emphasise AI as an assistive tool, strictly prohibiting its use for decision-making, adjudication, or sentencing, while encouraging its adoption for administrative efficiency and access to justice.

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