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Clarity Without Cure: The Supreme Court’s reinterpretation of Articles 200 and 201 and the future of federal governance

The opinion restores textual fidelity to Article 200, but its institutional hesitations risk enabling executive obstruction of democratically enacted State legislation

Kerala HC refuses to waive 30-day notice period under SMA, says law needs to be amended

The court observed that not following the procedure invites penalty under the law and hence it could not be relaxed by the court

Delhi HC seeks response in plea seeking quashing of DMC’s report on Delhi riots

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta representing the Centre said that these reports need to be examined

Gross abuse of law: HP High Court quashes FIR against lawyer booked for protesting

The court held that holding peaceful processions, raising slogans, would not be and cannot be an offence

Delhi HC slams Tihar Jail authorities for alleged murder of undertrial

Dilsher Azad was a 23-year-old undertrial lodged in Tihar, who was allegedly murdered by inmates last year

Clashes in UP, warning sign at Tikri, but farmers stand their ground

SKM leaders condemned varying attempts to suppress farmers dissent in parts of the country and declared that peacefully protesting farmers will succeed

Allahabad HC seeks response from UP Gov’t over Anganwadi Project implementation

The plea submitted before the court states that the State Angadwadis do not have adequate means to provide nutritious food to children

Need Human Rights prosecutors in all district Human Rights courts:  Plea in Delhi HC

The court has issued notice in this matter and directed the government to file a response within 4 weeks

J&K HC: Notice issued in plea challenging “maximum” period of detention under PSA

The petition states that the period of detention under the Act is in violation of Article 22 of the Constitution

State liable for the action of police officials in custodial torture: NHRC 

The Commission recommended payment of compensation and directed departmental action against the policemen even though they were facing trial

Scanty and sketchy evidence: Delhi court grants Disha Ravi bail

The court held that there was no established link between her and alleged banned organisations, and that people cannot be jailed for disagreeing with state policies

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