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SC makes absolute it's order granting interim anticipatory bail to Youth Congress president Srinivas BV in harassment case

The Supreme Court on Friday made 'absolute' its earlier order granting interim anticipatory bail to the Indian Youth Congress president Srinivas BV, in an alleged harassment case filed against him.

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Punjab Assembly session cut short; State government to move Supreme Court against Governor

Punjab CM to move Supreme Court against Governor's refusal to approve three Bills. Assembly adjourned sine die. CM urges Speaker to adjourn House to avoid tussle with Governor. Governor had written to CM, withholding approval for Bills. Congress questions Speaker on legality of session. Speaker asserts session is legal.

The Hindu

Government delay disturbs judicial seniority: Supreme Court

SC flags pendency of 21 names for HC judges' appointment/transfer; Centre told to expedite process. SC notes Centre's tendency to "pick and choose" creating problems; Centre requested 2 weeks. SC says delay in process affects seniority & incentive to join bench. SC says Centre must not delay process & posts…

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Same-sex marriage and the fundamental right to marry | Explained

In the wake of the same-sex marriage verdict, The Hindu decodes what the top court has previously said about the fundamental right to marry and whether international human rights covenants recognise such a right.

The Hindu

Rethinking Uncertainty in an Insecure Age

Our world is becoming more unsettled in many troubling ways. In others, it is not nearly unsettled enough

The Walrus

SC dismisses PIL challenging restoration of Rahul Gandhi LS membership

SC dismisses PIL challenging Rahul Gandhi's Lok Sabha membership, imposes ₹1 lakh cost. Bench says petition is abuse of process as no fundamental right violated. LS Secretariat restored Gandhi's membership after SC stayed his conviction in case related to 'Modi' surname remark. Reinstated as Wayanad MP.

The Hindu

FiberNet case | SC to wait for skill development case verdict before deciding Chandrababu Naidu’s bail plea

The Supreme Court said it would consider a plea for anticipatory bail filed by N. Chandrababu Naidu in the FiberNet scam case only after pronouncing its judgment in a separate petition seeking to quash criminal proceedings against him in the skill development scam case.

The Hindu

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Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls | Congress releases second list; replaces candidates on 3 seats, holds 1 seat

In the fresh list, the party named Arvind Singh Lodhi from Pichhore in place of Shailendra Singh, and former Assembly Speaker during the 15-month Kamal Nath government Narmada Prasad Prajapati from Gotegaon replacing Shekhar Chaudhary.

The Hindu

Public flogging of Muslim men: Gujarat HC sentences four policemen to 14 days’ imprisonment

Gujarat HC sentences four policemen to 14 days’ imprisonment with a fine of ₹2,000 for flogging Muslim men in Kheda. Court terms act as “inhumane” & “against humanity”, noting it caused physical torture & humiliation. Refused to accept apology, citing it would send wrong message to society.

The Hindu

Supreme Court keeps a pause on redrawing of Louisiana congressional map - Roll Call

The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to allow a lower court to move forward with redrawing Louisiana’s congressional map.

Roll Call

Supreme Court orders States to appoint District Officers under law against sexual harassment in workplaces

SC realises women need protection from sexual harassment in workplaces, orders States to appoint District Officers in every district to ensure implementation of POSH Act

The Hindu

Writ petition filed in Supreme Court against setting up CM camp office in Vizag

Social worker Prasad seeks SC to quash G.O. allowing CM camp office in disputed area, citing pending legal matters.

The Hindu

SC notice to Delhi cops over NewsClick founder’s plea

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Delhi Police over the special leave petitions by NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and HR head Amit Chakraborty against their arrest in a UAPA case, LiveLaw reported. The court will next hear the matter on October 30.

Newslaundry

Journal of Free Speech Law: "Platform Transparency and the First Amendment," by Daphne Keller

The article, which is directly relevant to the Netchoice cases that the Court will consider this Term, is here; here's the Introduction: Major U.S. platforms can powerfully influence public discourse by removing, promoting, and otherwise moderating users' online speech. Better information about their content moderation would help policymakers enact better…

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Roll Call

Group of GOP-led states asks Supreme Court to halt Biden cross-state smog plan - Roll Call

A group of GOP-led states and industry groups asked the Supreme Court to halt a Biden administration emissions and clean air rule.

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Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan, wife, son given seven-year jail term in fake birth certificate case

A court in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur on Wednesday convicted Samajwadi Party leader Mohammed Abdullah Azam Khan, his wife Tanzeem Fatima and son Abdullah Azam Khan in a fake birth certificate case.

The Hindu

Supreme Court’s verdict on same-sex marriages | Explained

The Hindu decodes the same-sex marriage verdict, the divided opinions on adoption rights and civil unions, and where the judgment sits in the larger queer rights movement in India.

The Hindu

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking rights for Hindus, others to manage their religious places like Muslims

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking for Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs the right to establish, manage and maintain their religious places like Muslims, Parsis and Christians, dubbing the petition a “publicity-oriented litigation”.

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Same-sex marriage will one day become reality, says India's fastest woman Dutee Chand

A five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court unanimously refused to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriage under the Special Marriage Act

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‘Crushed hopes’, ‘huge setback’: Disappointment across front pages after same-sex marriage verdict

The Supreme Court yesterday did not rule in favour of same-sex marriages in India, leaving it instead to the legislature.

The Independent UK

Here are some of the biggest Supreme Court cases to watch this term

Justices will hear questions involving Donald Trump’s eligibility for office, abortion rights, gun ownership, the First Amendment and other major cases

WEKU

Amy Coney Barrett says she supports an ethics code for Supreme Court justices

Several justices have faced ethics questions in recent months, but the Supreme Court has so far resisted imposing a code of ethics.

The Hindu

Demolishing the frame from outside the Constitution

Turning a blind eye to profound violations of democratic conditions outside the text of the Constitution and laws would render the Constitution and the Supreme Court without their identities

The Hindu

We have lost, yet we remain hopeful, says petitioner on same-sex marriage verdict

Disappointed queer couple in Hyderabad fight for legal recognition of marriage. After a long drawn-out hearing, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled against legalising same-sex marriage, leaving the queer community disheartened. The court left the matter of legalisation to the legislature, while the community remains hopeful for full marriage equality.

The Hindu

Dejected and disappointed, but fight will go on, say LGBTQIA+ petitioners, activists

In a majority judgement in the case, the Supreme Court ruled that non-heterosexual couples do not have the right to have their relationships recognised either as marriage or as a civil union

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