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‘Can’t take court for granted’: SC tells Delhi govt to transfer ad funds towards RRTS project

The Supreme Court today told the Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi to transfer funds allocated for advertisements towards the Rapid Rail Transit System project.

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Supreme Court declines to hear Derek Chauvin’s appeal in George Floyd’s murder

Floyd’s murder galvanised widespread protests across America against police brutality

The Independent UK

Morning Digest | India, Australia hold 2+2 Ministerial talks to boost strategic ties, Joseph Boakai declared winner of Liberia presidential Elections, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 21, 2023

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Journal of Free Speech Law: "Carriage and Removal Requirements for Internet Platforms: What Taamneh Tells Us," by Daphne Keller

This just-published article is here; the Abstract: The Supreme Court's 2023 Twitter v. Taamneh ruling arrived at a moment of potentially great change in the laws governing Internet platforms. The ruling, including Justice Thomas's factually dubious descriptions of platforms as passive and agnostic toward user content, will have major influence…

Reason

Michigan continues overhaul of gun laws with extended firearm ban for misdemeanor domestic violence

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed legislation barring individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence from possessing firearms for at least an eight-year-period

The Independent UK

Trump lawyer botches gag order arguments

The three-judge panel appeared likely to uphold but limit Judge Chutkan's gag order on the former president

Salon

Governor accords sanction to prosecute two former AIADMK Ministers in gutkha case

Gov. R.N. Ravi has granted permission to prosecute two ex-AIADMK Ministers, C. Vijayabaskar and B.V. Ramanaa, in the gutkha scam case. He also approved prosecution of ex-Minister K.C. Veeramani and ex-Vice-Chancellor G. Baskaran. He rejected the govt.'s proposal to prematurely release life convicts and appointment of members of TNPSC due…

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Life After Erie:

What happens on the day after Erie is overturned?

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Appeals court rules private groups can’t file lawsuits over key Voting Rights Act section - Roll Call

A divided federal appeals court ruled Monday that advocacy groups can’t file lawsuits under a section of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Roll Call

₹5 crore released for women survivors of sexual assault, other crimes in Manipur, SC told

In Manipur, ₹5 crore credited to dedicated bank account to disburse comp. to women survivors of sexual assault and other crimes since May 3. 386 religious institutions of both communities damaged, CBI asked to probe 20 cases of molestation, rape and murder of women. IRB personnel & driver killed in…

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Justices Kavanaugh And Barrett's Shadow Docket Concurrence In The Hamburger Mary's Case

The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Reason

Sunak pledges to do ‘what is necessary’ to secure Rwanda flights

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was ‘completely committed’ to getting the Rwanda scheme off the ground.

The Independent UK

Supreme Court notice to ED on Sanjay Singh's petition in liquor irregularities case

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding AAP leader Sanjay Singh's petition challenging the Delhi High Court's rejection of his plea against his remand and arrest in an alleged liquor irregularities case.

The Times of India

SC cautions Centre that selective appointments, transfers risk ‘embarrassing’ outcomes

Supreme Court warns government against tinkering with judicial seniority, cautions that it may lead to embarrassing outcomes, including deferring swearing-in of new judges or withdrawing judicial work. Warns government against pick-and-choose policy in appointments and transfers of HC judges, says it risks "unpalatable" response from Collegium.

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Evening Standard

Tory minister 'confident' Rwanda deportation plan will go ahead after negotiations

Top judges have concluded the government's Rwanda policy is unlawful

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SC notes Tamil Nadu’s contention that Governor has no ‘discretion’ to withhold re-passed Bills

The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the Constitution does not provide Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi “discretion” to withhold Bills “re-passed” by the State Legislative Assembly. The Bills had been sent for approval to the Governor’s office between January 2020 and April 2023. The State had complained to the…

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Supreme Court notice to Centre on Kerala government's petition against Governor's inaction on pending bills

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud issued notice to the Centre and Additional Chief Secretary to Kerala's Governor on the plea. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Governor delaying Bills has become an ‘endemic’, Kerala tells SC

The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan on a petition by the State government that he is indefinitely holding back key Bills presented to him for assent.

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Legal luminaries say Governor has to grant assent to 10 Bills

Legal luminaries view TN Governor must act on Bills readopted after "withholding assent"; must decide whether to refer to President for constitutional infirmity; Governors stalling legislative business; must grant assent when Bill readopted; Home Ministry's rep; no power to return Bill.

The Independent UK

New Rwanda treaty seems unlikely to be ratified before new year

Rishi Sunak’s new deal aimed at getting his asylum policy off the ground is not believed to be coming before Wednesday’s autumn statement.

The Hindu

The role of the Governor in legislature | Explained

Govs must act as per advice of Council of Ministers; exceptions rare. SC has expressed displeasure over delays in Bills. Sarkaria & Punchhi Commissions have recommended time limits for decision-making. Politicisation of gubernatorial post has been a problem; amendments may be considered to empower State legislatures.

The Independent UK

Hunt backs Sunak to solve ‘fearsomely complex’ challenges on Rwanda asylum plan

The flagship policy was deemed unlawful by the Supreme Court this week.

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross defends Rwanda plan and insists Prime Minister 'respects' court ruling

DOUGLAS Ross has backed the Rwanda plan – as he insisted the Prime Minister would not ignore the ruling of the Supreme Court it was unlawful.

The Hindu

Supreme Court to hear Tamil Nadu, Kerala pleas against their Governors on November 20

Supreme Court to hear TN, Kerala govts' pleas on delay in assent to bills by governors on Nov 20. TN Assembly re-adopted 10 bills after Governor R N Ravi returned them. SC issued notice to Centre, sought AG/SG's assistance to resolve issue. TN govt urged SC to declare Governor's inaction…

The Independent UK

Jeremy Hunt insists ‘phenomenal’ Rishi Sunak will save failed Rwanda plan

Government will ‘succeed’ in getting flights going by next year, claims chancellor

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