Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Laws Preventing Racial Discrimination Against North East Indians
2 years ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Laws Preventing Racial Discrimination Against North East Indians

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking to amend the provisions of the Indian Penal Code to prevent racial discrimination against North East Indians. The matter was heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha. The petition moved by Jyoti Zongluju also sought for insertion of chapters on geography, history, demography, culture, and heritage of North East India. It further sought for directions to YouTube to ban or suspend accounts of users engaging in racial discrimination against North East Indians.

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Supreme Court junks plea questioning validity of new criminal laws
7 months ago

Supreme Court junks plea questioning validity of new criminal laws

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition that challenged the validity of three new criminal laws arguing that they purportedly perpetuate colonial-era practices and fail to safeguard citizen rights. Tiwari in January filed the petition contesting the legality of the three new criminal laws, claiming they do not protect citizens’ rights and instead uphold traditions from the …

Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Allow Use Of Gujarati As Additional Language In Gujarat High Court
1 year ago

Supreme Court Rejects Plea To Allow Use Of Gujarati As Additional Language In Gujarat High Court

Live Law  

Today, on November 28, the Supreme Court declined to consider a petition advocating for Gujarati to be recognized as an additional language for court hearings in the Gujarat High Court. Initially, the petitioner, Rohit Jayantilal Patel, approached the Gujarat High Court seeking a directive against the State Government to implement the then Governor's 2012 decision, which allowed the use of …

Supreme Court rejects plea seeking removal of CJI Chandrachud from same-sex marriage bench
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court rejects plea seeking removal of CJI Chandrachud from same-sex marriage bench

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected an application that sought for removal of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud from the bench hearing pleas related to same-sex marriages. A five-judge Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices SK Kaul, SR Bhat, Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha has been hearing the matter regarding legaliasation of same-sex marriages. Solicitor …

Supreme Court Defers Hearing Of Plea Seeking Minority Status For Hindus In Some States At Centre's Request; To Be Heard On Oct 19th
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Defers Hearing Of Plea Seeking Minority Status For Hindus In Some States At Centre's Request; To Be Heard On Oct 19th

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Tuesday, deferred the hearing of the plea seeking minority status for Hindus in States where they are numerically less in number by six weeks, at the request of the Union Government. The Central Government had filed an affidavit on 29th August, 2022, stating that it has already held meetings with the State governments of Nagaland, Punjab, …

SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Colonial Era Provision of Sedition, Says No Cause of Action
3 years, 10 months ago

SC Dismisses Plea Challenging Colonial Era Provision of Sedition, Says No Cause of Action

News 18  

The Supreme Court Tuesday dismissed a plea which challenged the Constitutional validity of colonial era provision of sedition under the Indian Penal Code, on the ground that it is being used to stifle freedom of speech and expression of citizens. The plea filed by three advocates Aditya Ranjan, Varun Thakur, V Elanchezhiyan said that section 124-A of IPC, the provision …

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