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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
Krishna Janmabhoomi: Plea in Allahabad HC to remove Idgah Mosque
The plea seeks to hand over land to Hindus to freely practise their religion under Article 25 of the Constitution
Delhi Riots: HC stays trial of accused booked under UAPA
The Delhi Police had challenged the trial court order asking it to supply hard copies of the chargesheet to all accused
Cannot suspend internet for more than 15 days says Centre
In its amendment rules, the Department of telecommunications put this restriction while issuing order of communications blockade
Delhi HC extends Covid Bail for thirty more days
The HC considered the High-Powered Committee’s suggestion regarding the inconvenience to jail authorities
OTT content now under the Information and Broadcasting Ministry of India
The Cabinet Secretariat issued a gazette notification on Monday that states the Union Ministry now has the power to oversee online films and other audio-visual content.
Hathras case: Mathura court admits revision plea of three charged for sedition
The three accused along with journalist Siddique Kappan were arrested on their way to Hathras village
Cases against legislators: SC asks trial courts to grant witness protection without application
The Court waiving off need for specific application for grant of witness protection could give the practice the thrust it needs
Arnab’s plea listed urgently in SC, Dushyant Dave alleges preferential treatment
In a letter to the Secretary General of the apex court, the SCBA President pointed out how advocates have to wait for months to get their bail applications listed before the court
Samyabrata defends husband Arnab, takes on Dushyant Dave’s letter to SC
Writes letter countering Dave’s allegations of ‘preferential treatment’ by SC to Arnab Goswami enumerating similar examples
Custodial death case: Orissa HC imposes sentence on ex cops
The High Court noted that custodial violence is abhorrent and a crime against humanity
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