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Supreme Court bats for special ‘permanent security units’ to guard court complexes

The court has asked State High Courts to prepare “security plans” in consultation with Principal Home Secretaries, Directors General of Police of the States and Police Commissioners to protect courts.

The Hindu

Fourth Circuit Concedes to Congress on Mountain Valley Pipeline

The judges recognize that Congress ended their ability to review the Mountain Valley Pipeline, but they seem none too happy about it.

Reason

Daily Dose Ep 1428: Modi slams opposition over no-trust motion, Lakshadweep hijab row

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from Delhi, the Supreme Court, West Bengal, Lakshadweep and Hawaii.

Newslaundry

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5th Circuit Says Prosecuting a Cannabis Consumer for Possessing Guns Violated the Second Amendment

The decision casts further doubt on the constitutionality of a federal law that makes it a felony for illegal drug users to own firearms.

Reason

In ‘demolition raj’, the High Courts as beacons

It is time the High Courts stepped up to perform the stellar role given to them by Article 226 of the Constitution

The Hindu

Judges set to consider Alabama’s most recent congressional map - Roll Call

A panel of federal judges will hear arguments Monday over the future of Alabama’s congressional map and the electoral power of Black voters.

Roll Call

Tamil Nadu to move Supreme Court as Karnataka refuses to share Cauvery water

Tamil Nadu government to move Supreme Court over Karnataka's refusal to share Cauvery water. The TN CM wrote to Union Minister of Jal Shakti requesting to ensure TN's share of water, but forums failed to act. Karnataka said it would release only 8,000 cusecs on August 22.

The Hindu

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Modi government’s bill to select CEC, ECs against Advani’s proposal in 2012: Congress

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday criticised the Narendra Modi government for introducing a bill seeking to replace the chief justice of India (CJI) with a cabinet minister in the committee for the appointment of chief election commissioners (CECs) and election commissioners (ECs).

The Times of India

Government’s ‘small boats week’ ends in humiliation as barge evacuated over legionnaires’ disease fears

Migrants forced to disembark from ‘Bibby Stockholm’ just days after arriving on board

The Independent UK

Explained | Sedition ‘repealed’, death penalty for mob lynching: the new Bills to overhaul criminal laws

We examine the three new criminal law bills introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 11, which seek to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 1860; the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.

The Hindu

SC rejects plea to restrain opposition alliance from using word INDIA

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a petition seeking to restrain the alliance of 26 political parties from using the word “I.N.D.I.A.” (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) as the name of their Opposition alliance. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Supreme Court Halts Purdue Pharma’s $6B Settlement From A Challenge In A Lawsuit

The Supreme Court temporarily blocked a bankruptcy settlement by Purdue Pharma that would shield victims from civil lawsuits.

Zenger

Clarence Thomas’s undisclosed gifts from billionaires

Justice Thomas’s undisclosed gifts came from industry titans and ultrawealthy business executives, ProPublica reported.

Fortune

Supreme Court temporarily blocks $6 billion Purdue Pharma-Sackler bankruptcy

Supreme Court's decision to review the controversial bankruptcy deal involving the maker of Oxycontin means the settlement will remain on hold at least through December.

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‘Corrupt as hell’: Clarence Thomas faces fresh calls to resign after more billionaire gifts revealed

Congressional Democrats have pushed for ethics reform legislation, efforts publicly rejected by Samuel Alito

Salon

Experts: Thomas trips are "corruption"

"In my career I don't remember ever seeing this degree of largesse given to anybody," ex-federal judge says

Zenger

Israeli High Court Asks Government To Explain Why ‘reasonableness Law’ Should Stand

Regarding the petitions against the "reasonableness law" that was passed last month, Israel's high Court granted an injunction.

The Independent UK

Lavish vacations, private jets and VIP passes: How wealthy donors put Clarence Thomas in the lap of luxury

The latest investigation by ProPublica uncovers a list of gifts and travel that is far more extensive than previously reported, Alex Woodward writes

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Thomas accepted more gifts from billionaire benefactors, new ProPublica report says

The conservative justice took at least 38 vacations, 26 private jet flights, eight flights by helicopter, a dozen VIP passes to sporting events and stays at luxury resorts, according to ProPublica.

Newslaundry

Daily Dose Ep 1426: RBI keeps repo rate unchanged, Day 3 of no-trust debate in LS

Gurmehar Kaur brings you the news from Maharashtra, Delhi, the Supreme Court, Manipur and Ecuador.

The Hindu

Do not take India back to the 1990s, Owaisi warns Centre

Owaisi warns Centre not to take India back to '90s, demands commitment to Places of Worship Act. Lists 11 reasons for supporting no-confidence motion. Describes Chetan Singh as "uniformed terrorist" who killed Muslims. Accuses BJP of stoking flames of hatred against Muslims. Questions Centre's conscience on Manipur rape cases. Calls…

Salon

More billionaires took Thomas on trips

Thomas reaped more benefits from a network of wealthy and well-connected patrons than previously known

Fortune

The corporate diversity backlash is here after affirmative action ruling

The Supreme Court's affirmative action decision is already affecting corporate diversity efforts.

The Hindu

CJI Chandrachud announces launch of 'Suswagatam' portal for e-passes to enter Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on August 10 announced the launch of portal ‘SuSwagatam’, which would enable advocates, visitors, interns and others to register themselves online and get e-passes to enter the apex court.

The Conversation

Why a Queensland court overturned a ban on religious knives in schools

The Supreme Court of Queensland last week overturned a law banning children from bringing “knives” to school for religious reasons. This will allow Sikh students, parents, and teachers to carry a ceremonial dagger known as a “kirpan” at schools in Queensland.

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