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SC notice to Centre on plea against law that requires even those acquitted
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Centre's response to a petition challenging the constitutional validity of a criminal law that requires even an acquitted person to execute a bail bond and furnish sureties before release from jail.
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"Parties ruling states with casteist mindsets trying to end quota in govt
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing political discourse around caste census, Bahujan Samajwadi Party chief Mayawati on Monday said some parties running governments with a "hateful mindset" towards some castes, are trying to make constitutionally sanctioned reservations in government jobs ineffective.
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SC dismisses PFI's plea challenging UAPA tribunal's decision confirming Ce
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"The petitioner has approached this court invoking our jurisdiction under Article 136 of the Constitution of India directly against the order of a tribunal constituted under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. In our opinion, the constitutional writ jurisdiction ought to be the forum t
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Plea in SC seeks implementation of Women Reservation Bill before 2024 poll
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The Supreme Court will hear on November 3 a petition seeking immediate implementation of the 33 per cent Women Reservation Bill in its true letter and spirit before Parliamentary General Election 2024. The plea has been filed by Jaya Thakur through advocates Varun Thakur and Varinder Kumar S
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People in constitutional positions should help agencies, says Union Minist
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"Everyone should take comments of the court seriously, especially the people who hold constitutional positions," he added.
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Uddhav Thackeray slams PM Modi for his remarks over Sharad Pawar
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's jibe, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar on Saturday said that the PM should give statements keeping his constitutional stature in mind.
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Sharad Pawar hits back at PM Modi's jibe on his tenure as Agriculture Mini
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
After Prime Minister Narendra Modi's jibe, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) supremo Sharad Pawar on Saturday said that the PM should give statements keeping his constitutional stature in mind.
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"Judges though not elected have a vital role to play": CJI at Georgetown U
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Chief Justice of DY Chandrachud was speaking at the 3rd Comparative Constitutional Law discussion on the topic "Perspectives from the Supreme Courts of India and the United States."
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Sometimes it's a vote of conscience, says CJI as he stands by minority jud
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Monday said he stands by his minority judgement in favour of civil unions of queer couples, as sometimes it is a "vote of the conscience and a vote of the constitution".
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Judges have vital role to play in social evolution: CJI DY Chandrachud
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Chief Justice of India (CJI), DY Chandrachud, on Monday said judges, though not elected, play a vital role as the judiciary is a stabilising influence on society as it evolves rapidly with the advent of new technologies.
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"Ambedkar's constitutionalism aimed at creating robust framework of checks
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The CJI was speaking at the sixth International Conference on the Unfinished Legacy of Dr BR Ambedkar, organised by Brandeis University.
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Pakistan Apex Court declares trial of civilian in military courts as null
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
"Amendment was necessary for the trial of terrorists [then] why amendment not required for the civilians? At the time of the 21st constitutional amendment, did the accused attack the army or installations?" inquired Justice Ahsan
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