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The Guardians of the Ballot: Supreme Court hearing the legality of executive primacy in ECI appointments
Across two days of intense legal arguments, the Supreme Court scrutinising the 2023 Act governing the appointment of Election Commissioners, as petitioners argued that replacing the Chief Justice of India with a Union Minister creates a "Home Umpire" system, while the Bench questioned the limits of parliamentary power, counsel warned that executive dominance over the "referee" of democracy threatens the basic structure of free and fair elections
Hathras case: Allahabad HC issues notice in habeas corpus petition of alleged PFI members
The two activists and driver were detained on their way to meet the Hathras victim’s family and were charged under UAPA
UPSC Jihad show offensive, promotes communal attitude: I&B Ministry
The Ministry is said to have acted upon the various complaints it received about the controversial UPSC Jihad show on Sudarshan TV
Allahabad HC seeks govt’s response on alleged police torture of Juveniles
The HC noted that the State should inform the court about the implementation of the Juvenile Justice Act
Bombay HC directs immediate hospitalisation of Dr. Varavara Rao
The High Court Bench remarked that the State cannot insist on treating him at Taloja Jail as he is critical.
How did National Capital Region’s most-wanted criminal Kapil Sangwan manage to flee India?
He had jumped parole last year, was reported to be under the scanner of Special Cell and Crime Branch teams
Govt report an eye wash, Varavara Rao needs to be seen by specialist: Indira Jaising
Bombay High Court will conduct physical hearing of Dr. Rao’s bail plea on November 18 to avoid any delays due to technical glitches
Approach juvenile justice cases with care and sensitivity: Meghalaya HC to JJBs
The court passed an order granting bail to a child alleged to be in conflict with law
SC refuses to entertain plea challenging Epidemic Act
The top court remarked that every High Court has the power to test the validity of Central Acts
Andhra Pradesh: CBI books 16 people for defamatory content against judges
The Andhra Pradesh HC had directed the CBI to look into a larger conspiracy on social media against the judiciary
J’khand HC grants bail to UAPA accused as no link to Al-Qaeda established
The Maulana has been in custody for more than 14 months and was finally granted bail as investigation could not establish basic facts
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