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SC agrees to consider petition to hear same-sex marriage review in open court

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to look into a request for an open court hearing of a petition seeking a review of its majority judgment in October refusing to legalise same-sex marriage. On October 17, the Supreme Court had said it did not want to leave the constraints of…

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Supreme Court to hear in January pleas challenging constitutional validity of IPC provision on sedition

Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging sedition law in Jan; Centre had proposed repeal of law and introduction of new provision with wider definition of offence.

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Same-sex couples: A judge to the rescue

On the heels of the dismal Supreme Court decision, Judge Anand Venkatesh of the Madras high Court offers hope for LGBTQIA+ couples

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Unheeded advice: On the conduct of Governors

The Hindu Editorial says the time has come for the Governor’s role to be reconsidered

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Supreme Court begins hearing on ‘irrational freebies’ case

SC begins hearing on plea to declare freebies offered by parties as ‘corrupt practice’. Bench seeks response from States on plea that public funds are misused to offer freebies ahead of elections. Amicus curiae argues freebies should be considered a ground for moving court in election petition.

The Hindu

The 4th Circuit Says Maryland's Handgun Licensing Law Is Unconstitutional

Before buying a handgun, residents had to obtain a "qualification license," which could take up to 30 days.

Reason

Trump-appointed judges dealt a ‘body blow’ to the Voting Rights Act

The latest test to landmark civil rights law is a ‘travesty for democracy’ that could head to the Supreme Court

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Haryana’s private sector domicile reservation law and why it has been quashed by the High Court | Explained

Punjab & Haryana HC quashes Haryana's 75% local quota law in private sector jobs. Law was seen as a major setback for the BJP-JJP coalition govt. Law was challenged on grounds of violating Art. 19 & 14 of Constitution. HC noted law would create artificial walls & 'Inspector Raj'.

The Hindu

Madras High Court to constitute special bench for ensuring early disposal of MP/MLA cases in Tamil Nadu & Puducherry

The Madras High Court is all set to constitute a special bench to ensure early disposal of criminal cases pending against sitting as well as former MPs and MLAs in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.

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Maryland Statute Banning Attempts to Influence Judges and Jurors Through "Corrupt Means" Upheld

The case arose following plaintiff's arrest, allegedly for telling Justice Kavanaugh's wife that "he might ruin [Justice] Kavanaugh's career and reputation"; but the charges against him were dropped, and he challenged the statute on its face, rather than as applied to his speech.

Reason

What next after Pakistan court declares Imran Khan’s trial in jail illegal?

While the Supreme Court has accepted Khan’s bail application, it is uncertain whether the ex-PM will walk out of jail.

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Afghan who helped British forces threatened with Rwanda deportation for second time after Home Office blunder

Exclusive: Intelligence analyst was sent asylum questionnaire ‘in error’ and was still being considered for removal to Rwanda

The Independent UK

Second Amendment Roundup: Judge Ho 2.0

If the government must “square corners” to protect illegal aliens and convicted criminals, Constitutional protections for Americans deserve consistent application.

Reason

Trump-appointed judges dealt a ‘body blow’ to the Voting Rights Act

The latest test to landmark civil rights law is a ‘travesty for democracy’ that could head to the Supreme Court

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A Reversal in Rahimi Will Be Tougher to Write Than Critics Admit

Courts are "not insensitive to domestic violence" but are "sensitive to the constitutional rights of the accused."

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Who can defend voting rights? An appeals court ruling sharply limiting lawsuits looks likely to head to the Supreme Court

A federal appeals court in Arkansas ruled on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, that only the federal government – not private citizens or civil rights groups – could sue to enforce the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

The Hindu

Two-finger test: Madras HC warns doctors of being guilty of misconduct if they continue to perform it on victims of sexual assault

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Chief Minister should be the Chancellor of all varsities: Stalin

CM Stalin: Chief Minister should be Chancellor of all State universities to fulfill people's wishes. Supreme Court hearing cases on this. Subsidy for TN Music & Fine Arts Univ increased to ₹3 crore & ₹1 crore allocated for research, library & other facilities.

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Arthur D. Hellman on The Supreme Court's Shrunken "Discuss List"

Professor Arthur Hellman of the University of Pittsburgh is one of the great academic experts on the Supreme Court's case selection process. He recently wrote to me with a very interesting insight about the Supreme Court's "discuss list," which I asked him to elaborate on for readers of the blog.…

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Andhra Pradesh moves SC against Chandrababu Naidu’s bail, says High Court held a ‘mini-trial’

Andhra Pradesh moves SC against HC granting regular bail to former CM Naidu in 'scam' case. State claims HC conducted mini-trial, erred in rendering findings contrary to record. Argues bail court must only follow triple test to decide bail. Accused of misappropriating ₹241 crore of public funds, expediting incorporation of…

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The Pleasantly Shaded Docket

From Daniel M. Gonen, Judging in Chambers: The Powers of a Single Justice of the Supreme Court, 76 U. Cin. L. Rev. 1159 (2008): On a late-summer day in 1970, three men wearing business suits and carrying briefcases hiked six miles into the wilderness of central Washington State. As their…

The Independent UK

Deliveroo riders are not employees, Supreme Court rules

The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain lost the latest round of its legal fight to represent delivery riders in London.

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SC slams Delhi govt over not releasing funds for Regional Rapid Transport System

The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the Delhi government for a breach of undertaking given to it to provide funds for the Regional Rapid Transport System (RRTS) project and directed it to transfer the funds meant for advertising to the project. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Wisconsin supreme court appears poised to strike down legislative maps and end Republican dominance

Decision from four liberal justices in lawsuit could eliminate some of the most gerrymandered districts in the United States

The Hindu

Parliamentary panel gives stamp of approval to Hindi names for proposed criminal laws

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs headed by BJP MP Brijlal has taken note of the wording of Article 348 of the Constitution, which says that the language to be used in the Supreme Court and in the high courts, as well as for Acts, Bills and other legal…

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