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Bengaluru real estate: Can homebuyers approach Human Rights Commission if the builder delays in handing over the flat?
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Bengaluru real estate: Can homebuyers approach Human Rights Commission if the builder delays in handing over the flat?

Hindustan Times  

Distressed over the delay in getting possession of his apartment and the compensation ordered by RERA, a homebuyer in Bengaluru has now approached the National Human Rights Commission. The NHRC, in turn, wrote to the Karnataka State Human Rights Commission, which has now written to the Karnataka RERA secretary and the deputy commissioner of the revenue department to take action …

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Brian Thompson killing: New York prosecutors say Luigi Mangione intended to ‘evoke terror’ in killing
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Brian Thompson killing: New York prosecutors say Luigi Mangione intended to ‘evoke terror’ in killing

CNN  

CNN — The indictment of UnitedHealthCare CEO shooting suspect Luigi Mangione for murder as an act of terrorism involved multiple factors, prosecutors say, including a “frightening, well-planned, targeted” killing, as well as an outpouring of praise for the suspect and the tangible fear reported by executives since the shooting – but some legal experts caution the charge may be an …

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Legal experts divided over plans to conduct simultaneous elections
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Legal experts divided over plans to conduct simultaneous elections

Hindustan Times  

Former judges and constitutional experts are divided over the proposal to hold concurrent elections to state assemblies and Parliament, with one section saying it aligns with constitutional principles while the other warn of potential threats to democracy. The Constitution Bill 2024 proposes simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies with a fixed five-year tenure. “By holding simultaneous elections, …

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One Nation One Election Bill explained: Special majority, state ratification
3 weeks, 4 days ago

One Nation One Election Bill explained: Special majority, state ratification

India Today  

The Constitution Amendment Bill, 2024 is a landmark proposal aimed at introducing simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state legislative Assemblies. By aligning elections for the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies, the bill aims to minimise electoral fatigue among voters, reduce administrative costs and allow governments to focus more on policymaking and long-term governance. The bill's proposal to synchronise …

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Why the most serious charge in Luigi Mangione’s case is only second-degree murder
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Why the most serious charge in Luigi Mangione’s case is only second-degree murder

CNN  

CNN — The most serious charge against the man accused of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO in broad daylight last week on a Manhattan sidewalk is murder in the second degree. Indeed, the killing of Thompson, a husband and father of two, has laid bare many Americans’ fury toward the health care industry and struck fear in C-suites across the country, …

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Why the most serious charge in Luigi Mangione’s case is only second-degree murder
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Why the most serious charge in Luigi Mangione’s case is only second-degree murder

CNN  

CNN — The most serious charge against the man accused of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO in broad daylight last week on a Manhattan sidewalk is murder in the second degree. Indeed, the killing of Thompson, a husband and father of two, has laid bare many Americans’ fury toward the health care industry and struck fear in C-suites across the country, …

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IndiGo vs Mahindra: What legal experts say about '6e' lawsuit
Top News
1 month ago

IndiGo vs Mahindra: What legal experts say about '6e' lawsuit

India Today  

IndiGo, the domestic airline carrier, has filed a lawsuit against Mahindra Electric Automobiles over the use of the mark "6E." The dispute revolves around Mahindra's upcoming electric SUV, branded as "BE 6e," which IndiGo claims infringes on its trademark and could mislead consumers. IndiGo is committed to taking all necessary and appropriate steps to safeguard its intellectual property and brand …

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What’s next in the legal battle over Elon Musk’s $100 billion pay deal
1 month, 1 week ago

What’s next in the legal battle over Elon Musk’s $100 billion pay deal

Live Mint  

Elon Musk’s record-breaking Tesla compensation package has hit another roadblock, after a Delaware judge on Monday again rejected the pay deal, now worth nearly $100 billion. The company hadn’t sought to renegotiate a pay deal with Musk, which the board of directors identified as a risk to Tesla. If an appeal fails, board directors could craft a fresh compensation package …

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Why the Hunter Biden pardon is ‘justified’ according to legal experts
1 month, 1 week ago

Why the Hunter Biden pardon is ‘justified’ according to legal experts

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden's announcement that he is issuing a full pardon for his son Hunter Biden sent shockwaves throughout the media on Sunday, with many on the right expressing outrage and many on the left—although not all—defending his decision. Eric Holder, who served as the U.S. Attorney General during most of President Barack Obama's two terms, weighed in on the …

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Why the Hunter Biden pardon is ‘justified’ according to legal experts
1 month, 1 week ago

Why the Hunter Biden pardon is ‘justified’ according to legal experts

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden's announcement that he is issuing a full pardon for his son Hunter Biden sent shockwaves throughout the media on Sunday, with many on the right expressing outrage and many on the left—although not all—defending his decision. Eric Holder, who served as the U.S. Attorney General during most of President Barack Obama's two terms, weighed in on the …

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Why is US prosecutor Jack Smith dropping charges against Trump?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why is US prosecutor Jack Smith dropping charges against Trump?

Al Jazeera  

The federal criminal cases against Trump relating to 2020 election interference and mishandling of classified documents will no longer go ahead. In a six-page submission to the court on Monday, Smith’s statement read: “It has long been the position of the Department of Justice that the United States Constitution forbids the federal indictment and subsequent criminal prosecution of a sitting …

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US probes Falun Gong's dance group Shen Yun over possible child labour abuse
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US probes Falun Gong's dance group Shen Yun over possible child labour abuse

Firstpost  

Shen Yun Performing Arts, a renowned dance company, has been accused of exploiting children and teenagers for its global performances, earning millions while offering minimal compensation. The New York State Department of Labor has now launched an inquiry into the company’s labor practices Shen Yun Performing Arts, a prominent dance company, has for years used children and teenagers to stage …

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MahaRERA update: 5 things homebuyers should know about brokerage fee payable to real estate agents
1 month, 3 weeks ago

MahaRERA update: 5 things homebuyers should know about brokerage fee payable to real estate agents

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority on October 22 issued an order stating that a clause be included in the agreement for sale signed between homebuyers and developers mentioning the amount to be paid as fees, commission, brokerage, to the agent by the developer, buyer or both as the case may be. MahaRERA has not specified that the provision concerning …

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Trump’s Nov. 26 sentencing hearing will almost certainly get nixed
2 months ago

Trump’s Nov. 26 sentencing hearing will almost certainly get nixed

Politico  

Imposing a sentence now — even a non-prison sentence like home confinement, probation or community service — would interfere with the soon-to-be president’s duties, legal experts say. But even that would pose problems, as Trump’s lawyers are sure to argue that hauling the president-elect into a state courtroom in the middle of the presidential transition would impede the orderly transfer …

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Legal experts predict a 'very active' two months for Trump's election interference case
4 months ago

Legal experts predict a 'very active' two months for Trump's election interference case

Raw Story  

Experts believe a Washington D.C. federal judge's order Thursday means former President Donald Trump's election subversion case could be "very active." U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan said that Trump and his legal team would come back together with the Justice Department on Sept. 26 to kick the trial into overdrive. MSNBC legal analyst Lisa Rubin explained on X, "That …

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Legal experts want Judge Cannon removed from Trump's Mar-a-Lago documents case
4 months, 1 week ago

Legal experts want Judge Cannon removed from Trump's Mar-a-Lago documents case

NPR  

Legal experts want Judge Cannon removed from Trump's Mar-a-Lago documents case toggle caption Joe Raedle/Getty Images MIAMI — A retired federal judge is among those asking an appeals court to reassign former President Trump’s indictment on charges of mishandling classified documents case to a new judge. In documents filed with the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, two groups of legal …

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Brazil X ban: Supreme Court panel unanimously upholds judge’s decision to block X nationwide
4 months, 1 week ago

Brazil X ban: Supreme Court panel unanimously upholds judge’s decision to block X nationwide

The Hindu  

A Brazilian Supreme Court panel on Monday unanimously upheld the decision of one of its justices to block billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X nationwide, according to the court’s website. The suspension has also proceeded to set up a showdown between de Moraes and Musk’s satellite internet provider Starlink, which is refusing to enforce the justice's decision. Anatel’s President …

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Brazil Supreme Court panel unanimously upholds judge’s decision to block X nationwide
4 months, 1 week ago

Brazil Supreme Court panel unanimously upholds judge’s decision to block X nationwide

LA Times  

A Brazilian Supreme Court panel on Monday unanimously upheld the decision of one of its justices to block billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X nationwide, according to the court’s website. Some legal experts questioned the grounds for that decision and how it would be enforced, including Brazil’s bar association, which said it would request the Supreme Court review that …

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Brazil Supreme Court unanimously upholds judge's decision to block Elon Musk's 'X' nationwide
4 months, 1 week ago

Brazil Supreme Court unanimously upholds judge's decision to block Elon Musk's 'X' nationwide

New Indian Express  

RIO DE JANEIRO: A Brazilian Supreme Court panel on Monday unanimously upheld the decision of one of its justices to block billionaire Elon Musk's social media platform X nationwide, according to the court's website. Anatel's President Carlos Baigorri told local media GloboNews late Sunday afternoon that he has relayed Starlink's decision to Justice de Moraes. The arguments from Musk, a …

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"They have way too much power": Experts say "modest" Biden Supreme Court plan needs to go further
5 months, 1 week ago

"They have way too much power": Experts say "modest" Biden Supreme Court plan needs to go further

Salon  

President Joe Biden's Supreme Court reform plan is a good first step — but Congress must act to curb the court's power in order to better serve democracy, legal experts told Salon. Suk said calls for term limits get more bipartisan support than other court reforms, and that Biden's proposal is "more moderate" than liberals and Democrats who have called …

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Trump's classified documents case heads to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump's classified documents case heads to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals

NPR  

Trump's classified documents case heads to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals Special Counsel Jack Smith says he will appeal a federal judge's decision to dismiss all the charges against former President Trump for mishandling classified documents. AILSA CHANG, HOST: Special counsel Jack Smith says he will appeal a ruling by a federal judge to dismiss charges against former President …

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Behind the spectacular collapse of the Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ shooting prosecution
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Behind the spectacular collapse of the Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ shooting prosecution

LA Times  

The spectacular collapse of New Mexico’s criminal prosecution of Alec Baldwin in the deadly “Rust” movie shooting laid bare nearly three years of errors by state officials who were eager to prove themselves on a world stage. New Mexico First Judicial District Court Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer threw out Baldwin’s charge late Friday following a day-long hearing in which defense …

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Legal experts warn SCOTUS rulings leave public vulnerable to "horrible abuses" by big business
6 months ago

Legal experts warn SCOTUS rulings leave public vulnerable to "horrible abuses" by big business

Salon  

A series of Supreme Court decisions weakening the power of federal agencies are poised to make it harder for the government to protect the public from abuses and dangers from fraudulent investment funds to air pollution – all while making it easier for well-funded industry groups to ask Trump-appointed judges to upend regulations, according to legal experts. “The Supreme Court …

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Abortion pill access is unchanged after the Supreme Court’s decision. Here’s what you need to know
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Abortion pill access is unchanged after the Supreme Court’s decision. Here’s what you need to know

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Access to the abortion pill mifepristone will not change after the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rejected an effort Thursday by anti-abortion groups to roll back its availability, a win for abortion rights supporters and millions of women in states where abortion is legal. Despite the ruling, women’s access to mifepristone still largely depends on a patchwork of state …

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