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"A scenario of massive litigation and blackmail": Experts react to US Supr
Updated : 3 weeks ago IST
The landmark 6-3 ruling by the US Supreme Court striking down emergency tariffs has sent ripples through the global trade community. While the ruling curtails executive power, the immediate introduction of a 10 per cent uniform levy under Section 122 has drawn sharp reactions from trade, leg
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Analysts warn Pakistan's 27th constitutional amendment erodes judicial ind
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
A group of analysts and human rights advocates in Berlin cautioned that Pakistan's recently enacted 27th Constitutional Amendment will erode judicial independence and concentrate greater power in the executive.
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No ruling by US Supreme Court in high-stakes Trump tariffs case
Updated : 2 months ago IST
According to Reuters, the US apex court released only one decision on Friday, which pertained to a technical matter involving criminal procedure.
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Bangladesh to hold national election on Feb 12, first since Sheikh Hasina'
Updated : 3 months ago IST
A national referendum on the "July Charter" will also be held on the same day, proposing significant reforms to state institutions, including curbing executive powers and strengthening judicial independence. Voting will be held simultaneously for all 300 parliamentary seats.
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Pakistan sees protests demanding review of 27th Amendment over judicial in
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pakistani citizens are protesting the 27th Constitutional Amendment, calling it a threat to democracy and accusing the government of consolidating power. Demonstrators demand judicial independence and accountability, warning that Pakistan faces a legitimacy crisis if leaders ignore public co
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Why Bulldoze roof of innocent families?: Former CJI Gavai criticises execu
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has sharply criticised the use of bulldozers by State authorities to demolish the homes of individuals merely accused of crimes, calling it an alarming example of the executive acting like a court and inflicting collective punishment without due proc
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US President Trump deepens executive grip with TikTok move, budget spectac
Updated : 8 months, 1 week ago IST
Congress once sought to curb presidential power, but over time, tools like reconciliation and executive orders have strengthened the presidency. From Nixon to Trump, The Hill reports a steady erosion of legislative authority, with recent presidents bypassing or nullifying laws to push their
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Trump hails Supreme Court ruling limiting injunctions as landmark win for
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US Supreme Court limited nationwide injunctions, boosting Trump's executive power. Trump celebrated the ruling, praising Justice Barrett and listing blocked policies he now plans to advance. The decision comes amid legislative battles and marks a major legal win in his second term.
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Karnataka passes Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill to establish city gover
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Bill proposed a Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) headed by the Chief Minister Siddaramiah. The bill stated that GBA would have administrative, planning and executive powers over the city.
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Israeli Justice Minister threatens to renew contentious judicial overhaul
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Raising the spectre of a constitutional crisis, Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin threatened to renew a judicial overhaul stalled by war, accusing the High Court of Justice of overstepping its authority by undermining the Knesset's legislative and the government's executive powers in a le
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"What was the tearing hurry," SC questions LG over holding MCD Standing Co
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and R Mahadevan questioned LG's office to exercise executive powers for holding the election of MCD Standing Committee election and issued notice to his office and posted the matter for hearing after two weeks.
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Ad hoc committee takes full control of WFI day to day activities: Sources
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
As of now, the federation has not been disbanded, it continues to exist, even if it doesn't have any executive powers in the present scenario. Because of the ongoing case against the WFI chief, the elections have been put on hold.
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