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Coimbatore man walks into family court with ₹80,000 in coins to pay wife's alimony
3 weeks ago

Coimbatore man walks into family court with ₹80,000 in coins to pay wife's alimony

Hindustan Times  

A man in Coimbatore paid a sum of ₹80,000 as alimony to his estranged wife in bundles of coins, much to the astonishment of everyone in the court. The 37-year-old man, a call taxi owner and driver, was asked by the court to pay his wife ₹two lakh as an interim maintenance amount. A video circulating online shows the man …

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Don’t take court for granted: SC pulls up Maharashtra govt, says it has funds for freebies but not for compensation
5 months ago

Don’t take court for granted: SC pulls up Maharashtra govt, says it has funds for freebies but not for compensation

Live Mint  

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday faced the wrath of Supreme Court for failing to pay compensation to the affected private party for acquired property. Court made the remark while hearing a matter related to the construction of buildings in forest land in Maharashtra, and also asked the state government to clear the stand in terms of the questions asked in …

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Cohen gives insider details at trial as Trump’s defense attorney accuses him of seeking vengeance
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Cohen gives insider details at trial as Trump’s defense attorney accuses him of seeking vengeance

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — It wasn’t until after a decade in the fold, after his family pleaded with him, after the FBI raided his office, apartment and hotel room, Michael Cohen testified Tuesday, that he finally decided to turn on Donald Trump. And they’re highly respected, and they think this is the greatest scam they’ve ever seen.” Michael Cohen, left, testifies …

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Justice Kavanaugh says unpopular rulings can later become ‘fabric of American constitutional law’
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Justice Kavanaugh says unpopular rulings can later become ‘fabric of American constitutional law’

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh said Friday that U.S. history shows c ourt decisions unpopular in their time later can become part of the “fabric of American constitutional law.” Kavanaugh spoke Friday at a conference attended by judges, attorneys and other court personnel in the 5th U.S. In a question-and-answer session, he was not asked about any …

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You can't perform official duties if we give bail: Top court to Arvind Kejriwal
8 months ago

You can't perform official duties if we give bail: Top court to Arvind Kejriwal

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that if jailed Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is released on interim bail, he won't be allowed to perform official duties as it "may have a cascading effect". During the Supreme Court hearing, the two-judge bench asked senior lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for the jailed Chief Minister, whether Kejriwal would attend office, sign …

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After Madras High Court Nudge, Trade Unions Decide To Defer Bus Strike; Court Says Welfare Of People Supreme Law
11 months, 4 weeks ago

After Madras High Court Nudge, Trade Unions Decide To Defer Bus Strike; Court Says Welfare Of People Supreme Law

Live Law  

In a plea seeking to declare the transport strike called by different trade unions in the state of Tamil Nadu as illegal and unconstitutional, the Trade Unions, on Wednesday informed the court of their willingness to call off the strike in larger public interest and given the Pongal festival. Considering the immense hardship that the general public will have to …

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Odisha in a fix as SC seeks Centre's view on imposing cap on mining in state
1 year, 1 month ago

Odisha in a fix as SC seeks Centre's view on imposing cap on mining in state

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry to give its inputs on imposing a ceiling on iron ore mining in Odisha. The SC observation assumes much significance as the mining sector contributes nearly Rs 50,000 crore annual revenue to the state exchequer. In a hearing held in August, …

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Will you be the King? This is what Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said when asked | VIDEO
1 year, 2 months ago

Will you be the King? This is what Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar said when asked | VIDEO

India TV News  

Karnataka political news: On being asked a question in Belagavi by the media that when Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar will become "the king" of state as wanted by his supporters, he replied, "My party has to decide". There's a time to talk about everything," said Karnataka Deputy CM on BJP leader KS Eshwarappa's 'Shivakumar will land up in …

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Article 370: SC asks Centre for timeframe to restore Jammu and Kashmir statehood
1 year, 4 months ago

Article 370: SC asks Centre for timeframe to restore Jammu and Kashmir statehood

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday, while hearing the Article 370 case, asked the Centre to indicate if there is a time frame to restore the statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. SG Mehta argued, “Article 370 permits prime minister and chief minister of state can make a change, alteration, choose not to apply any provision and like 35A create …

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SC asks Manipur about reports of stolen police weapons; says it will not become a platform for further escalation of violence
1 year, 6 months ago

SC asks Manipur about reports of stolen police weapons; says it will not become a platform for further escalation of violence

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday questioned the Manipur government, while referring to media reports, about the purloining of a “large number of weapons” from police stations. Let us not do it in a partisan manner here,” Chief Justice Chandrachud told the lawyers where the court intends to draw the line. Mr. Mehta insisted that the “situation is slowly returning to …

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Man accused of pub shooting says he was wrapping presents on evening of killing
1 year, 6 months ago

Man accused of pub shooting says he was wrapping presents on evening of killing

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Asked if he had used his phone during that …

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SC seeks nation-wide data on use of unlicensed weapons in crimes
1 year, 8 months ago

SC seeks nation-wide data on use of unlicensed weapons in crimes

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court asked all states and union territories to report on the number of crimes committed using unlicensed weapons and asked them to indicate how to remedy this menace that has “serious consequences” to a citizen’s right to life and the state’s duty to ensure administration of justice. The Supreme Court has asked states and union territories …

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Supreme Court asked to review Mississippi voting rights case
2 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court asked to review Mississippi voting rights case

Associated Press  

JACKSON, Miss — A Mississippi legal organization is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review the state’s provision permanently banning people convicted of certain felonies from voting. The Mississippi Center for Justice is petitioning the Supreme Court two months after the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down its lawsuit challenging voting restrictions set forth in Mississippi’s 1890 state constitution. …

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Practo asked to make its website, app fully accessible for the disabled
2 years, 4 months ago

Practo asked to make its website, app fully accessible for the disabled

The Hindu  

The court of the Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities on Wednesday ordered Practo, the online healthcare service provider, to make its website and app fully accessible for the disabled, affirming that legal requirements and guidelines on accessibility applied to private companies. Ltd. shall comply with the government guidelines and shall make necessary modifications within 6 months and not later …

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Make Convicts Party in Bilkis Bano Case, Says SC; Issues Notice to Gujarat Govt
2 years, 4 months ago

Make Convicts Party in Bilkis Bano Case, Says SC; Issues Notice to Gujarat Govt

The Quint  

The Supreme Court on Thursday, 25 August, issued notice to the Gujarat government in the petition against the remission granted 11 lifers convicted for the gang rape of Bilkis Bano and the murder of her family members during the 2002 Gujarat riots. The apex court also asked the petitioners to make the 11 convicts party in the case. We've to …

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Delhi HC Slams UP Police for Whisking Away 22-Year-Old Trans Person From Shelter
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi HC Slams UP Police for Whisking Away 22-Year-Old Trans Person From Shelter

The Quint  

“There is a judgment. This court has already held they cannot take away an adult child against their will. The court also criticised the police for not following due procedure, "Somebody is missing and you go and pick him up in the middle of the night? he says I am fine, you have to take him to the police station …

Amber Heard fights back tears as court is shown video of Johnny Depp ‘assaulting cabinets’
2 years, 8 months ago

Amber Heard fights back tears as court is shown video of Johnny Depp ‘assaulting cabinets’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Amber Heard fought back …

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Tennessee inmate seeks execution halt over DNA evidence
2 years, 8 months ago

Tennessee inmate seeks execution halt over DNA evidence

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A Tennessee death row inmate asked the state Supreme Court on Thursday to vacate his execution date so that an appeals court could review new evidence in his case. Earlier this month, Smith asked the Davidson County Criminal Court to reopen his case after a new type of DNA analysis found the DNA of an unknown person …

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Udupi girls not to attend class without hijab, to continue legal fight
2 years, 9 months ago

Udupi girls not to attend class without hijab, to continue legal fight

Deccan Chronicle  

Udupi: The Udupi Muslim girls who had approached the High Court seeking permission to wear Hijab in classrooms, said that they will not attend class without Hijab and continue their legal fight. The High Court upheld the Karnataka Government’s dress code and ruled that Hijab does not form part of essential religious practice. It is because of the college authorities’ …

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Justices’ abortion remarks: Is it time to overturn Roe?
3 years, 1 month ago

Justices’ abortion remarks: Is it time to overturn Roe?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court heard arguments in which it was asked to overturn a nationwide right to abortion that has existed for nearly 50 years. What specifically is the right here that we’re talking about?” Justice Samuel Alito said people on both sides of the abortion issue have said the court’s viability line “really doesn’t make a lot of …

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Supreme Court pulls up UP govt for not arresting Ashish Misra, police grant him more time
3 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court pulls up UP govt for not arresting Ashish Misra, police grant him more time

India Today  

The Supreme Court has pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government over the actions taken so far in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case and asked why Union minister’s son Ashish Misra has not been arrested even after being booked for murder. “Do you treat the accused in the same way in other murder cases in the country,” asked the Supreme Court …

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NHRC Committee Politically Biased : West Bengal Govt To Supreme Court In Post-Poll Violence Case
3 years, 3 months ago

NHRC Committee Politically Biased : West Bengal Govt To Supreme Court In Post-Poll Violence Case

Live Law  

"Is this a BJP investigating committee my Lords?" submitted Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal before the division bench of Justices Vineet Saran and Aniruddha Bose. At this juncture, Justice Aniruddha Bose asked Senior Counsel, "Mr Sibal, if a person has served a post in past, can you say that they will be biased now too?" Drawing the Court's attention to the …

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Constitutional functionaries are bound by Constitution, says Bombay HC on Maha governor case
3 years, 5 months ago

Constitutional functionaries are bound by Constitution, says Bombay HC on Maha governor case

India Today  

The Bombay High Court has reserved its order on a public interest litigation filed against the office of the Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari for not taking a decision on the appointment of twelve members of the legislative council in the state. On this issue, Chief Justice Dipankar Datta noted, “Any constitutional functionary is bound by the Constitution. Advocate …

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California Supreme Court will be asked to grant extra time for state’s redistricting panel
3 years, 5 months ago

California Supreme Court will be asked to grant extra time for state’s redistricting panel

LA Times  

California’s citizen redistricting commission will ask the state’s Supreme Court to give the panel two extra weeks to draw political maps this fall and winter, saying that a delay from the federal government in providing new census data will otherwise limit public participation in the once-a-decade process. All 14 members of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission voted in favor of …

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