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Rise above ‘bickering’ and agree on a name for DERC head: SC

SC urges L-G and Delhi govt. to stop "political bickering" and appoint DERC chairperson. CJI suggests two constitutional authorities should sit together to break the impasse

The Hindu

Larry Summers Calls For Overhauling University Admissions To Prioritize Opportunity Over Diversity

Former Treasury Secretary recommends eliminating legacy admissions, expanding transfer student intake

Zenger

Delhi Ordinance case: Supreme Court may refer case to Constitution Bench

Supreme Court may refer Delhi govt's petition against Central Ordinance to Constitution Bench. CJI outlines questions of law that may require attention of Constitution Bench. MHA accuses Delhi govt of going on rampage after SC verdict, harassing officers and embarrassing nation. SC to hear case on Thursday.

The Hindu

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The Showdown In Israel Continues As Judicial Reform Advances

Israel’s Supreme Court is either under attack or undergoing necessary reform, depending on who you ask

Zenger

Progressives Should Be Grateful For President Trump's Not-So-Conservative SCOTUS Picks

Recently, Ron DeSantis, the Governor of Florida and GOP presidential candidate, offered a mild criticism of President Trump's three Supreme Court nominees. "I respect the three [Trump] appointees," DeSantis said, "but none of those three are at the same level of Justice Thomas and Justice Alito." DeSantis is not wrong.…

Reason

GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy lists Senators Ted Cruz and Mike Lee as possible Supreme Court picks

A biotech entrepreneur and Republican presidential hopeful says he'd consider Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Mike Lee of Utah among several possible conservative candidates should he get to nominate someone to the U.S. Supreme Court

The Independent UK

New York colleges under pressure to end legacy admissions after Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

With the Supreme Court striking down the use of affirmative action in higher education last month, New York colleges have come under pressure to reconsider giving priority to the children of alumni in admissions decisions.

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SC indicates referring to Constitution bench Delhi govt’s plea challenging ordinance regarding services

The Supreme Court on Monday indicated that it may refer to the Constitution bench a plea of the Delhi government challenging the constitutional validity of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Ordinance, 2023 issued by the Centre relating to control over bureaucrats. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC refuses to interfere with Manipur HC order on restoration of internet

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the order of the Manipur High Court which ordered limited restoration of the internet in the State. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Justices' agency skepticism collides with Congress' vagueness - Roll Call

The Supreme Court says Congress should write more specificity in law but experts don't expect a change soon.

Roll Call

GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy lists Senators Cruz, Lee as possible Supreme Court picks

The Independent UK

Supreme Court fixes Bilkis Bano’s case against remission to convicts on August 7

This is the second time the case is coming up before a Bench led by Justice Nagarathna. The previous time was on July 11, when it was post for directions on July 17.

The Hindu

Today in Supreme Court History: July 17, 1862

7/17/1862: Congress enacts the Confiscation Act, which empowers the government to seize the property of the rebels. The Supreme Court considered the constitutionality of that law in The Confiscation Cases (1873).

Reason

Supreme Court agrees to hear plea against Mizoram notification ‘discriminatory’ to non-Mizo tribes

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition seeking to quash a government notification that discriminates against non-Mizo Scheduled Tribes of Mizoram, in reservation to higher technical courses

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Salon

The next campus battle: Legacy admission

Lawyers for Civil Rights' Oren Sellstrom explains how vital evidence revealed in the Havard case can now be used

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Michigan’s hate crime law is unconstitutional. Full stop

Last month, the Michigan House passed Bill 4474—legislation that would expand the state’s existing Ethnic Intimidation Act beyond current protections for religion, ethnicity and race, to categories including sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. HB 4474 would make it a felony hate crime offense to cause someone to "feel…

The Hindu

Supreme Court allows Maudany to travel to his hometown in Kerala

The Supreme Court modified the bail conditions and has allowed Abdul Nazir Maudany, the prime accused in the 2008 Bengaluru serial bomb blasts case, to travel to his hometown Kollam in Kerala from Bengaluru

The Hindu

On Rahul Gandhi’s conviction

The Gujarat High Court's verdict on Rahul Gandhi's criminal revision petition raises questions on defamation, disqualification and electoral representation law. The Court denied relief to the petitioner, citing that a stay of conviction is an exception to be resorted to in rare cases. The comment by Mr. Gandhi, “why all…

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Zenger

Israel’s Attorney General Rejects Petition To Oust Netanyahu Over Conflict Of Interest

Mass protests continue against coalition's judicial reform as attorney general defends prime minister

The Hindu

Supreme Court Collegium’s quiet transparency is driving a change

Supreme Court Collegium, led by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, has streamlined judicial appointment process with a mix of merit and seniority. The process involves meaningful discussion and assessment of candidates’ judicial acumen. The Collegium’s resolutions are transparent and publicly lay out requirements for top court and High Court appointments.

Bangkok Post

Philippines top court orders re-arrest of suspect in activist killing

The Philippines' top court has ordered the re-arrest of a former politician accused of killing a prominent environmentalist more than a decade ago, court documents published Sunday showed.

Dynamite News

Rahul Gandhi moves SC against Gujarat HC order refusing to stay his conviction in defamation case

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday approached the Supreme Court challenging the Gujarat High Court order which declined to stay his conviction in the criminal defamation case in which he was sentenced to two years in jail by Surat court over 'Modi surname' remark. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC Collegium recommends 3 names as judges for HC of Himachal

The Collegium of the Supreme Court on Friday recommended advocates Ranjan Sharma and Bipin Chander Negi for appointment as judges of High Court of Himachal Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

Los Angeles Times

California voters will be asked to reaffirm gay marriage protections on 2024 ballot

Californians will vote on a proposal to amend the state Constitution on the 2024 ballot to reaffirm gay marriage rights — a cautious move that comes amid national anxiety after recent rulings by the conservative-leaning U.S. Supreme Court, including overturning Roe vs. Wade protecting the right to an abortion.

Tribune News Service

Biden administration to forgive $39 billion in student debt

The U.S. Department of Education will forgive $39 billion in student debt by updating a technical requirement under a long-existing program.

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