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Public flogging of Muslim men: Gujarat HC sentences four policemen to 14 days’ imprisonment

Gujarat HC sentences four policemen to 14 days’ imprisonment with a fine of ₹2,000 for flogging Muslim men in Kheda. Court terms act as “inhumane” & “against humanity”, noting it caused physical torture & humiliation. Refused to accept apology, citing it would send wrong message to society.

The Hindu

Supreme Court keeps a pause on redrawing of Louisiana congressional map - Roll Call

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to allow a lower court to move forward with redrawing Louisiana’s congressional map.

Roll Call

Supreme Court orders States to appoint District Officers under law against sexual harassment in workplaces

SC realises women need protection from sexual harassment in workplaces, orders States to appoint District Officers in every district to ensure implementation of POSH Act

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Writ petition filed in Supreme Court against setting up CM camp office in Vizag

Social worker Prasad seeks SC to quash G.O. allowing CM camp office in disputed area, citing pending legal matters.

The Hindu

SC notice to Delhi cops over NewsClick founder’s plea

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Delhi Police over the special leave petitions by NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakraborty against their arrest in a UAPA case, LiveLaw reported. The court will next hear the matter on October 30.

Newslaundry

Journal of Free Speech Law: "Platform Transparency and the First Amendment," by Daphne Keller

The article, which is directly relevant to the Netchoice cases that the Court will consider this Term, is here; here's the Introduction: Major U.S. platforms can powerfully influence public discourse by removing, promoting, and otherwise moderating users' online speech. Better information about their content moderation would help policymakers enact better…

Reason

Group of GOP-led states asks Supreme Court to halt Biden cross-state smog plan - Roll Call

A group of GOP-led states and industry groups asked the Supreme Court to halt a Biden administration emissions and clean air rule.

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Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, wife, son given seven-year jail term in fake birth certificate case

A court in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur on Wednesday convicted Samajwadi Party leader Mohammed Abdullah Azam Khan, his wife Tanzeem Fatima and son Abdullah Azam Khan in a fake birth certificate case.

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Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriages | Explained

The Hindu decodes the same-sex marriage verdict, the divided opinions on adoption rights and civil unions, and where the judgment sits in the larger queer rights movement in India.

The Hindu

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking rights for Hindus, others to manage their religious places like Muslims

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking for Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs the right to establish, manage and maintain their religious places like Muslims, Parsis and Christians, dubbing the petition a “publicity-oriented litigation”.

The Hindu

Same-sex marriage will one day become reality, says India's fastest woman Dutee Chand

A five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court unanimously refused to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act

The Hindu

‘Crushed hopes’, ‘huge setback’: Disappointment across front pages after same-sex marriage verdict

The Supreme Court yesterday did not rule in favour of same-sex marriages in India, leaving it instead to the legislature.

Newslaundry

Here are some of the biggest Supreme Court cases to watch this term

Justices will hear questions involving Donald Trump’s eligibility for office, abortion rights, gun ownership, the First Amendment and other major cases

The Independent UK

Amy Coney Barrett says she supports an ethics code for Supreme Court justices

Several justices have faced ethics questions in recent months, but the Supreme Court has so far resisted imposing a code of ethics.

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Demolishing the frame from outside the Constitution

Turning a blind eye to profound violations of democratic conditions outside the text of the Constitution and laws would render the Constitution and the Supreme Court without their identities

The Hindu

We have lost, yet we remain hopeful, says petitioner on same-sex marriage verdict

Disappointed queer couple in Hyderabad fight for legal recognition of marriage. After a long drawn-out hearing, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled against legalising same-sex marriage, leaving the queer community disheartened. The court left the matter of legalisation to the legislature, while the community remains hopeful for full marriage equality.

The Hindu

Dejected and disappointed, but fight will go on, say LGBTQIA+ petitioners, activists

In a majority judgement in the case, the Supreme Court ruled that non-heterosexual couples do not have the right to have their relationships recognised either as marriage or as a civil union

The Hindu

Supreme Court reserves bail pleas of Manish Sisodia for verdict

The Supreme Court reserved its judgment on pleas for regular bail filed by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia

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Taxing Nudity: Discriminatory Taxes, Secondary Effects, and Tiers of Scrutiny—part 3 in a series

Serial-blogging my recent article in the Journal of Free Speech Law

The Hindu

Always stood with citizens to protect their freedoms and choices: Congress on SC’s same sex marriage verdict

Congress is studying the different judgments of the five-judge bench, says Jairam Ramesh; adds that the Congress is a party of inclusion and firmly believes in non-discriminatory processes

Al Jazeera

Unpacking Indian Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriage

India’s top court stops short of allowing equal marriage, but recognises the rights of gay couples.

The Independent UK

Cambridge-educated mother-of-four becomes Supreme Court justice

Dame Ingrid Simler, whose appointment was announced on Tuesday, has been a Court of Appeal judge for more than four years

The Hindu

Same-sex marriage: Pro-Life Apostolate of Syro-Malabar Church welcomes Supreme Court verdict

The Pro-Life Apostolate of Syro-Malabar Church welcomes the Supreme Court's verdict that upholds family values and denies constitutional validity to same-sex marriages. The verdict ensures the sanctity of marriage and the right of children to care and protection from their parents. The Court's order upholds the dignity of human life…

Newslaundry

3 judges oppose, 2 in favour: Ball in Parliament’s court after SC verdict on same-sex marriages

The Supreme Court today did not rule in favour of same-sex marriages in India. It has now left the matter to the legislature’s domain.

Evening Standard

India’s Supreme Court declines to allow same-sex marriages

India’s top court on Tuesday declined to allow same-sex marriages in the country.

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