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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.

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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 Hindu

Shiv Sena MLAs disqualification row | Maharashtra Speaker to meet Solicitor-General ahead of Supreme Court hearing

The Supreme Court said the disqualification petitions have to be adjudicated expeditiously and posted the matter for hearing on October 30.

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Supreme Court raps Maharashtra Speaker for ‘disregarding’ court order

SC slams Speaker for reducing anti-defection proceedings against CM Shinde to a "charade". Gives Speaker two months to decide proceedings before next elections. SC holds Speaker accountable as election tribunal, gives him opportunity till Oct 16 to set out time schedule. Warns of peremptory order if not done.

The Hindu

SC reserves verdict in review of JMM Bribery case

The Bench said receiving a bribe was a crime under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The place of occurrence did not matter

The Hindu

JMM bribery case: Govt. disagrees with majority view, tells SC immunity does not extend to bribes received outside House

Twenty-five years after a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court inoculated MPs and MLAs who take kickbacks to vote or make speeches in a particular manner in the House from criminal prosecution, the Centre told a larger seven-judge Bench on Wednesday that the majority verdict in the infamous JMM bribery…

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Supreme Court to hear pleas against Bihar caste survey matter on October 6

On Monday, the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar released findings of its much-awaited caste survey months ahead of the 2024 Parliamentary elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Do not intend to run Manipur administration; we can scrap Gita Mittal Committee or you can trust it, CJI tells petitioners

The issues raised by various petitioners, included distribution of Aadhaar cards and disability certificates to the displaced people of Manipur, to distribution of compensation to the families of the dead, reconstruction of religious buildings and homes destroyed in the clashes, disposal of bodies to functioning of courts in the State.

The Hindu

Manipur gives report on stolen, missing arms, ammunition

Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud opted to wait a “little bit” before seeking a status report from Dattatray Padsalgikar, former Maharashtra Director General of Police, who was appointed by the Supreme Court to supervise the CBI probe into 11 cases of crimes committed against women and children in…

The Hindu

In a unique gesture, SC allows interpreter for a hearing-impaired lawyer during virtual hearing

The disabled lawyer was appearing in item number 37 in the court list, which dealt with a petition filed by the Javed Abidi Foundation seeking equal participation and implementation of rights of the disabled population.

The Hindu

CJI says petitions to criminalise marital rape to be listed in mid-October

Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud agreed to list by mid-October a series of petitions seeking the criminalisation of marital rape.

The Hindu

SC gives Maharashtra Speaker a week to open disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde and other MLAs

Supreme Court directs Maharashtra Speaker to start disqualification proceedings against CM Shinde and other MLAs within a week; notes Speaker must show "deference & dignity" to SC's direction

The Hindu

Editors Guild of India has right to free speech, says CJI

CJI Chandrachud said Editors Guild of India has right to free speech; FIRs against members lack basis; no offence made out under IPC; counter-views published on same web page; Manipur HC entertained PIL against EGI; interim protection from coercive action continues; Manipur government worries over narrative building. CJI questions if…

The Hindu

Street dogs menace talked over in Supreme Court; Solicitor General Mehta calls it "serious issue"

CJI Chandrachud noticed that a lawyer in its court was having a bandage in his hand. CJI enquired from the lawyer about the incident that led to injuries. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Editors Guild of India tells Supreme Court that Army ‘invited’ it to Manipur

The Editors Guild of India (EGI) on Monday told the Supreme Court that its team had visited Manipur on the Army’s invitation to make an “objective assessment” of the “unethical and ex parte reporting” by the vernacular media. The Chief Justice was puzzled why the Army wanted the EGI to…

The Hindu

Supreme Court seeks status report from Manipur government on recovery of arms from all sources

SC seeks status report from Manipur govt on arms recovery from all sources. SG Tushar Mehta denies food/medicine scarcity in relief camps.

The Hindu

J&K MP Lone files one-page affidavit in SC; govt. not happy

MP Lone files affidavit in SC, reiterating oath to protect Constitution & territorial integrity of India. Government unhappy as affidavit does not mention swearing against terrorism/separatism. SC to analyse affidavit & address issue in its judgment.

The Hindu

Supreme Court reserves verdict in Article 370 abrogation challenge

Constitution Bench headed by CJI reserves judgment on petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370, which gave special privileges to J&K. Govt. argued it was necessary to integrate J&K into India. Petitioners said it was an attack on federalism. Bench to look into series of events from dissolution of J&K Assembly…

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Article 370 case: SC asks Lone to file affidavit pledging allegiance to Constitution

Govt, J&K admin & respondents inform SC: NC leader Lone raised "Pakistan Zindabad" slogans in J&K Assembly & supported secessionist forces. SG Mehta demands Lone file affidavit pledging allegiance to Indian Constitution & urges SC to act to prevent others from doing same.

The Hindu

The BJP’s dilemma in Bihar

The caste survey, initiated by the Nitish Kumar government, has posed a dilemma to the BJP in Bihar

The Hindu

Ensure supply of medicine, food in Manipur, directs Supreme Court

SC suggests airdrops of food, meds in Manipur due to road blockades, chickenpox & measles. Govt to take steps to ensure essentials reach affected areas.

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India says ready for polls in Kashmir as top court hears Article 370 pleas

Supreme Court is hearing petitions challenging New Delhi’s controversial 2019 move to revoke region’s special status.

Dynamite News

Elections in J&K can be any time; Decision to be taken by ECI: Centre to SC

A five-judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud was told by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the decision on elections in J&K have to be taken by the Election Commission of India and the state poll panel. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Unable to give exact date when J&K Statehood would be restored, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it is unable to give an “exact time” by which Statehood would be restored to Jammu and Kashmir. However, it added that the Union Territory status is a “temporary phenomenon”.

The Hindu

RJD accuses Centre of attempting to block caste survey in Bihar

On PMO’s directions, there is an attempt to block the caste survey which is almost complete in Bihar.

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