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‘A murder of democracy... a mockery of purity of elections’: Supreme Court remarks on conduct of Chandigarh mayoral polls

Chandigarh mayoral polls: Supreme Court threatens fresh elections after video shows defacing of ballot papers in Chandigarh mayoral elections.

The Hindu

Plea challenging IT Rules amendment: Split verdict from Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court today delivered a split verdict in petitions challenging the amendment to the IT Rules, which allows the government to identify “fake news” about itself on social media, Livelaw reported.

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‘Illegal custody’ of businessman: Will ask Gujarat HC to give proper training to magistrates, says SC

Supreme Court criticizes police remand of businessman, plans to ask Gujarat High Court for proper magistrate training.

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Need a ‘mechanism’ to detect vendetta in ED-States cases: Supreme Court

Supreme Court calls for a pan-India mechanism to address political vendetta between Union government and Opposition-ruled States.

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Supreme Court ponders framing guidelines for ED probe; Opposes mala-fide witch-hunting

While offenders should not go scot-free, vindictive arrests and mala-fide witch-hunting should also not take place, the Apex Court said. Read further on Dynamite News: Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC to decide if Centre encroached into ‘legislative domain’ of Punjab by extending BSF jurisdiction to 50 km

The Supreme Court heard a dispute raised by Punjab against the Centre for extending Border Security Force’s jurisdiction from 15 km to 50 km from the Indo-Pakistan border. It decided to examine if all border States have to be treated alike while demarcating the area of jurisdiction of the Border…

The Hindu

Indigenous GM mustard meant to make edible oil cheaper, reduce import: Centre to Supreme Court

Growing GM crops like mustard in India will reduce foreign dependency, make edible oil cheaper, and benefit national interest.

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Supreme Court notice to Centre, States on plea to curb caste-based discrimination in prisons

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre and 11 state governments on a plea seeking directions to curb caste-based discrimination in prisons and manual work being allocated to them based on different castes. Read Further on Dynamite News

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Mahua Moitra fails to get interim relief from Supreme Court over Lok Sabha ouster

Supreme Court seeks reply from Lok Sabha Secretary General on TMC leader Mahua Moitra's expulsion plea from Lower House.

The Hindu

Supreme Court seeks response from Centre, States on caste discrimination in prisons

Supreme Court finds caste-based discrimination in prisons, orders States to respond in 4 weeks on petition filed by journalist.

The Hindu

Decide Sena camps’ pleas by January 10: SC to Maharashtra Speaker

Supreme Court gives Maharashtra Speaker till Jan 10, 2024 to deliver judgment on disqualification petitions filed by Shiv Sena factions.

The Hindu

SC asks Manipur to help ring in Christmas at relief camps

Supreme Court directs Manipur government to help victims of violence celebrate Christmas, ensure safety of religious structures of all faiths.

The Hindu

In Supreme Court, Punjab challenges extension of BSF jurisdiction to 50 km

The Supreme Court on Friday decided to hear a suit filed by Punjab accusing the Centre of extending the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force

The Hindu

Raghav Chadha case: SC defers hearing after Rajya Sabha Secretariat says ‘something constructive’ is being worked out

The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of a plea by Raghav Chadha after the Upper House Secretariat asked the court for more time.

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Supreme Court okays Centre’s proposal to grant Delhi Chief Secretary six months’ extension of service

The Supreme Court upheld the Centre’s proposal to give a six-month extension of service to Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar a day before he was due to retire on November 30

The Hindu

Centre wants to extend Delhi Chief Secretary tenure for a ‘limited time’

SC gives Centre 24 hours to justify extension of Delhi CS's tenure; asks if Union "stuck with just one IAS officer". CJI questions Centre's statutory power to extend tenure after retirement and Delhi govt.'s offer to sit with L-G to pick CS name. Case scheduled for Nov. 29.

The Hindu

SEBI can’t be expected to take OCCRP allegations in Adani case as gospel truth: SC

Supreme Court said SEBI cannot accept foreign media reports as "gospel truth" on Adani Group's alleged stock manipulation & accounting fraud. SEBI bound by evidentiary requirements & cannot take reports as evidence. SIT to investigate, but SEBI following Justice Sapre committee's suggestions to protect investors.

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Suggest panel of bureaucrats from which Delhi can pick Chief Secretary, SC tells Centre

Supreme Court suggests Centre provide panel of accomplished bureaucrats for Delhi government to pick Chief Secretary; Centre to return on November 28

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Verdict on Article 370 challenge pending, Supreme Court judge Kaul retires in December

Supreme Court judge, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, is set to retire on December 25. He was the senior most puisne judge on the five-judge Constitution Bench, which reserved the case challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Constitution for verdict. The petitioners argued it was an attack on federalism…

The Hindu

CBI is not a limb of Centre, Union government tells Supreme Court

CBI independent, no control by Centre: Union govt. in SC; West Bengal govt. says CBI cannot ignore its 2018 notification withdrawing consent for probe.

The Hindu

Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, Supreme Court says

The Hindu Evening Wrap on November 06, 2023

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Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, SC says on holding back of crucial Bills

SC directs Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to place status report on Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit's action on Bills passed by State Assembly. Bench says Governors must act before matters reach SC, soul-searching needed

The Hindu

Supreme Court seeks data on donations through electoral bonds, reserves verdict

Supreme Court gives Election Commission of India two weeks to produce data on contributions to political parties via electoral bonds scheme. CJI Chandrachud said ultimate purpose is to reduce unaccounted cash in electoral system, encourage banking channels and bring transparency.

The Hindu

Selective confidentiality in electoral bonds scheme may not prevent ruling party from knowing about Opposition donors: SC

SC: Electoral bonds scheme offers "selective confidentiality" which does not prevent ruling party from unearthing donors to Opposition. SBI has no statutory obligation to maintain confidentiality. Govt. argued scheme prevents black money from entering electoral system.

The Times of India

Disqualification petitions: Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar in Delhi before SC hearing

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar held a meeting with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta at the latter's residence in Delhi on Sunday to discuss the issue of disqualification of MLAs.

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