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SC grants bail to UAPA narco-terror accused: bail is the rule and jail an exception even in UAPA cases

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Syed Iftikhar Andrabi, who was embroiled in a narco-terrorism case. The court underscored the fundamental principle that bail should be the standard, even in cases involving the UAPA. Andrabi has been accused of participating in an international drug trafficking and terror finance syndicate…

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Big relief for Delhi power consumers: SC says this cost can't be charged for no-supply period

Delhi electricity consumers receive significant relief as the Supreme Court ruled they cannot be made to pay for the depreciation costs of a TATA Power Delhi Distribution plant during periods of no supply. The court stated that consumers should not bear costs for services they do not receive.

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Alex Murdaugh celebrated having his conviction overthrown because of jury interference, but now, he may be facing the death penalty

He’s thankful he doesn't carry the moniker of “convicted murderer.”

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Ordinance issued to increase number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38

The government has increased the Supreme Court's judge strength. An ordinance now allows for 38 judges, up from 34. This includes the Chief Justice of India. The law ministry notified the change on Saturday. Parliament will consider a bill to make this a permanent law. The Supreme Court currently has…

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Mike Johnson shrugs off Black voters’ concerns about GOP gerrymandering: ‘This brings back fairness’

Johnson’s home state of Louisiana will draw out a second majority-Black district after the Supreme Court’s ruling that all but killed the Voting Rights Act

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Oklahoma man was on death row for nearly 30 years, with 9 stayed executions -a judge just let him walk out of jail with his wife

He already has had three last meals.

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Abortion providers brace for more disruptions after mail-order mifepristone whiplash

Recent decisions have alternately blocked access to abortion drug and restored it as cases wind through courts

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Bhojshala case: MP HC refers to 10 principles laid down by SC in Ayodhya verdict

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has referenced the Supreme Court's ten principles from the Ayodhya verdict. This is in relation to the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque complex case. The court stated it considered archaeological and historical facts. It also looked at ASI reports and survey findings.

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SCOTUS could erase Black representation

Local elections are where the Callais decision could be felt most

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Supreme Court kills Virginia redistricting push

The Supreme Court denied a bid from Virginia Democrats to revive a voter-approved redistricting plan.

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Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats’ bid to revive voting map

This decision marks the latest development in the ongoing, nationwide mid-decade redistricting competition

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Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

A camp chair, a shaking of faith, and a murder in front of a Waffle House.

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Supreme Court turns aside Virginia redistricting request

The Supreme Court turned aside Friday an effort from Virginia Democrats to keep alive the commonwealth’s new congressional map, leaving in place the Virginia Supreme Court ruling holding the ballot measure process violated the Constitution. The one-line, unsigned, unexplained order from the justices declined to pause the state justices’ decision…

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Virginia's New 'Assault Firearm' Ban Is Plainly Unconstitutional, a Federal Lawsuit Argues

Three Second Amendment groups say the law violates the right to own arms in common use for self-defense and other lawful purposes.

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Bhojshala dispute: Muslim petitioners to move SC against high court decision

Muslim petitioners will challenge the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision on the Bhojshala structure. They plan to appeal to the Supreme Court soon. The petitioners claim the ASI survey report, which the High Court relied on, was flawed. Hindu petitioners have filed a caveat in the Supreme Court.

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Ten-term Democrat Steve Cohen drops House reelection bid after Tennessee redistricting

The announcement comes after the Supreme Court’s decision virtually killing the Voting Rights Act

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Richard Glossip survived nine execution dates and three last meals. Now the state wants a third trial but won’t say why

Richard Glossip, the former death row inmate who survived nine execution dates and three last meals, is set to walk out of prison on a $500,000 bond while he awaits his third trial for a 1997 murder. Oklahoma County District Judge Natalie Mai granted the bond on May 14, 2026,…

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Kim Kardashian helps pay $500,000 bond to free former death row inmate Richard Glossip

The U.S. Supreme Court vacated Richard Glossip’s murder conviction earlier this year — and he is now allowed to live at home with his wife as he awaits his new trial

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Supreme Court preserves access to mifepristone via telehealth – at least for now

The U.S. Supreme Court has decided that patients can continue to get mifepristone, one of the two drugs used for medication abortion, via telehealth and by mail. At least for now.

The Economic Times

Supreme Court mandates virtual hearings, WFH amid war-driven fuel conservation push

The Supreme Court of India is adopting new measures to conserve fuel. All miscellaneous hearings will now be conducted via video-conferencing. Judges will car-pool to reduce travel. Registry staff can work from home up to two days a week on rotation. These changes aim to support the government's fuel conservation…

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Louisiana Senate approves new map that would scrap majority-Black district

Louisiana is a step closer to a new congressional map after the state Senate approved a plan Thursday that would eliminate one of the state’s two majority-Black districts, both held by Democrats. The new map comes after the Supreme Court invalidated Louisiana’s current House map last month in a ruling…

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Man becomes the 600th person executed in Texas since 1982

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Renukaswamy murder case: SC directs Bengaluru court to expedite trial involving actor Darshan

The Supreme Court has ordered a Bengaluru court to speed up the Renukaswamy murder case. Actor Darshan and others are involved. The court noted the trial progress is very slow. It also directed the Karnataka government to ensure Darshan receives all undertrial prisoner amenities. The case involves allegations of abduction…

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Supreme Court bats for rationalisation of airfares, asks Centre to provide relief to people

The Supreme Court has taken a stand on air travel pricing, urging the government to implement fairer airfare practices. Observing substantial variations in ticket prices for concurrent flights, the court has advocated for measures that shield travelers from unexpected fare surges.

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Madhumita Shukla murder case: SC allows remission of case convict, says reformation should be state's focus

The Supreme Court has ordered the premature release of Rohit Chaturvedi, a convict in the 2003 Madhumita Shukla murder case. Chaturvedi has spent 22 years in jail. The court stressed that the state should focus on reformation rather than retribution.

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