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The opposition parties, its liberal ecosystem is outraged because the judiciary refused to dismantle the constitution and uphold separation of power: Selective outrage and...

Rukma Rathore -
MK Stalin, the Left and the liberal faction criticised the Supreme Court because it did not rule in favour of their agenda.
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Presidential reference case: Everything you need to know about the Supreme Court judgement on timelines for acting on bills, deemed assent and more

Shriti Sagar -
This Supreme Court ruling came in response to a Presidential reference filed by President Droupadi Murmu under Article 143(1). She asked the apex court t to clarify whether the judiciary can impose timelines or create procedural rules for the Governor and President.
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Supreme Court rules that it cannot impose timelines on President and Governors to take decisions on pending bills, rejects concept of ‘deemed assent’

OpIndia Staff -
The Supreme Court said that the concept of deemed assent is antithetical to the spirit of the Constitution and the doctrine of separation of powers and that it is virtually a takeover of the functions of the Governors.
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After Triple Talaq, Talaq-e-Hasan faces ban: Supreme Court scrutinises the Islamic divorce system, slams the practice of lawyers pronouncing talaq on behalf of husbands

OpIndia Staff -
India's Supreme Court is reviewing talaq-e-hasan, a Muslim divorce practice where a husband pronounces divorce thrice over three months. The court questioned its validity amid concerns for women's dignity and equality, considering whether a larger bench should hear the case.
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Kerala govt moves Supreme Court to halt SIR, says it will trigger ‘administration breakdown’ during local body polls

OpIndia Staff -
The Kerala government has moved the Supreme Court to postpone the ECI’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The State argues that conducting the revision alongside the upcoming December local body elections will cause severe administrative chaos and staff shortages.
Law

Pakistan’s judiciary plunges into crisis as SC and HC judges resign protesting ‘assault on judicial independence’ by 27th Constitutional Amendment, more judges to follow

OpIndia Staff -
Pakistan's judiciary plunged deeper into crisis today as a third judge, Justice Shams Mehmood Mirza of the Lahore High Court (LHC), resigned in protest...
Crime

Nithari case prime accused Surendra Koli acquitted of all charges after nearly 2 decades: Read why the cases fell apart and both Pandher and...

Shriti Sagar -
The discovery of skeletal remains of several children in a drain behind a Noida house where Koli worked as a domestic aide exposed a series of murders.
Law

Supreme Court upholds demolition of Takiya mosque in Ujjain, points out that compensation was paid and action taken as per the law

OpIndia Staff -
The Supreme Court said that the petitioners were free to use available legal avenues for seeking compensation.
Law

DMK govt moves Supreme Court challenging SIR of electoral rolls in Tamil Nadu, alleges violation of ‘fundamental rights’

OpIndia Staff -
The Supreme Court will hear the DMK's plea on November 11. The party is challenging the Election Commission's "Special Intensive Revision" of voter lists in Tamil Nadu, calling the exercise "unconstitutional" and a "threat to democratic rights."
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Stray dog menace: SC orders urgent fencing and removal of all strays from premises of schools, hospitals, bus depots and railway stations, cites alarming...

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The Supreme Court of India has issued stringent orders for making educational institutions and public spaces free from the menace of stray dogs.  Hearing a...
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