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A weekly round-up of the top stories from the Supreme Court of India and High Courts across India summed up in a 3-minute read.
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Even non-binary persons and transgender men can be pregnant, says Supreme Court of India
Supreme Court of India observes that it ‘recognizes that pregnancy can also be experienced by some non-binary people and transgender men’.
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Judiciary
Exemption to accused can't be denied for not having been granted bail: SC [Read Judgment]
SC clarifies court appearance exemption not contingent on bail status, stresses comprehensive charge sheets.
Legal Insiders
Overreaching Jurisdiction: A critique of the Supreme Court's adventurism for LGBTQIA rights
In its over-enthusiasm to protect LGBTQIA+ rights, has the Supreme Court exceeded its constitutional mandate under Article 142? A Delhi University research scholar evaluates the theme.
Political NEWS
Supreme Court notice on plea to tally every EVM vote with VVPAT slips
Supreme Court issues notice to the Election Commission of India on a plea for tallying every Electronic Voting Machine vote with VVPAT slips.
Stop doing 'puja', lamp-lighting, instead bow to the Preamble in judiciary-related events: Supreme Court Judge
Justice Abhay S Oka, a sitting judge in the Supreme Court urges that instead of performing ‘puja’ or lighting lamps in events of the judiciary, we need to bow down to the Preamble.
AAP seeks Supreme Court intervention over Delhi HC land encroachment
AAP asserts lawful allotment of its Rouse Avenue office, seeks SC intervention for fair space allocation amidst encroachment claims before elections.
Sandeshkhali: PIL asks SC for court monitored CBI probe; transfer outside WB
Plea in Supreme Court seeks a direction for a Court-monitored probe by the CBI or a special investigation team into sexual assault of women in Sandeshkhali in West Bengal.
AAP grabs Delhi High Court’s land in the national capital, Supreme Court shocked
The Supreme Court today expressed its shock at Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party encroaching on a land allotted to the Delhi High Court in the national capital.
Tamil Nadu trekking tragedy: ‘Forest fire’, SC quashes FIR against Belgian in death of 13 people in a trekking expedition in TN
Supreme Court quashes FIR against a Belgian over a 2018 Tamil Nadu trekking tragedy, ruling the forest fire deaths as a natural calamity.
Soren moves SC against arrest; SC to hear plea on Friday
Ex-Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren challenges ED arrest in SC; court to hear plea on Friday. Soren was arrested over a land scam, sparking political controversy.
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Laws remain unenforced, constitutional courts to monitor functioning of environmental bodies: SC [Read Judgment]
Supreme Court to oversee environmental bodies, ensuring effective law enforcement and institutional accountability in ecological governance.
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Don't mention caste or religion in case details: SC [ Read Order]
Supreme Court orders all courts to stop mentioning caste and religion in case details, emphasizing legal irrelevance and ensuring strict compliance.
SC extends stay on Allahabad HC order approving survey of Shahi Idgah complex
Supreme Court extends stay on survey of Shahi Eidgah mosque in Mathura, adjacent to Krishna Janmabhoomi, with further hearings scheduled for April.
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Can't be uniform criteria for identifying forest areas: SC [Read Judgment]
Supreme Court rules against uniform criteria for identifying forests across states, upholding state-specific approaches due to diverse geographies.
TRENDING NEWS
Swati Maliwal Assault: NCW Summons Kejriwal Aide Bibhav Kumar
The National Commission for Women summons Bibhav Kumar, former PS to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, over accusations of assaulting AAP's Swati Maliwal.
16 May, 2024 03:59 PM
Slap on the face of institution ED on Kejriwal saying he won't go back to jail, if people vote for AAP
ED calls Kejriwal's statement, claiming no jail if AAP wins, a 'slap on the face of the institution'; Supreme Court clarifies Kejriwal's interim bail conditions.
16 May, 2024 04:12 PM
Promises for Institutional & Judicial Reforms: Analysis of Election Manifestos
Analysis of BJP and Congress 2024 election manifestos focusing on promises for institutional and judicial reforms, highlighting key commitments and proposed changes.
16 May, 2024 05:48 PM
Cow milk from cows eating sanitary trash in Delhi dairy colonies, Delhi Govt asks Delhi HC to allow continued ops [Read Judgment]
The Delhi Government has suggested to the Delhi High Court to allow the continued operation of two major dairies in Delhi, located near sanitary landfill sites, until 2025-26.
16 May, 2024 02:06 PM
Forest fire: SC slams Centre, U'khand govt; summons Chief Secy on May 17
SC criticizes Centre and Uttarakhand for inadequate handling of forest fires; summons Chief Secretary, highlights lack of funds and diversion of forest guards.
16 May, 2024 10:57 AM
Jammu and Kashmir High Court Grants Bail To Gang Rape Accused, Emphasizes Presumption Of Innocence [Read Order]
Jammu and Kashmir High Court grants bail to two men accused of gang rape, emphasizing the presumption of innocence and questioning the credibility of the allegations.
16 May, 2024 01:22 PM