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Delve into the world of the judiciary with LawStreet Journal. Our dedicated section covers judicial branch news, Supreme Court rulings, and analysis of legal decisions. Stay informed on the latest developments in the court system.

'Proprietary rights of Hindu female,' SC for CJI to set up larger bench [Read Order]
Judiciary
'Proprietary rights of Hindu female,' SC for CJI to set up larger bench [Read Order]

The Supreme Court urges the CJI to set up a larger bench to resolve conflicting interpretations of Hindu female property rights under Section 14 of the Hindu Succession Act.

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Worship vs. Prayer: Constitutional Insights into the Places of Worship Act Judiciary
Worship vs. Prayer: Constitutional Insights into the Places of Worship Act

Exploring the constitutional intricacies of the Places of Worship Act, 1991—distinguishing ‘Worship’ from ‘Prayer’ and examining its legal and historical implications.

SC refuses to entertain PIL for bringing political parties under POSH Act Judiciary
SC refuses to entertain PIL for bringing political parties under POSH Act

SC declines to entertain PIL seeking inclusion of political parties under POSH Act, directs petitioner to approach Election Commission for appropriate action.

'You are not the only conscience keeper,' SC to activist to remove protesting farmers from highways Judiciary
'You are not the only conscience keeper,' SC to activist to remove protesting farmers from highways

SC declines PIL to remove protesting farmers from highways, says, ‘You are not the only conscience keeper.’ Court urges focus on pending petitions.

Police officers in all States to verify credentials of govt jobs aspirants within 6 months: SC [Read Judgment] Judiciary
Police officers in all States to verify credentials of govt jobs aspirants within 6 months: SC [Read Judgment]

SC orders police in all states to verify govt job aspirants’ credentials within 6 months to avoid appointment issues, ensuring legality and transparency.

SC grants bail to 8 convicts in 1987 Hashimpura massacre case

SC grants bail to 8 convicts in 1987 Hashimpura massacre case; they had been in jail for 6 years after Delhi HC reversed trial court acquittal.

SC upholds conviction, sentence of life term upon UDF sympathiser for 2006 murder of LDF worker [Read Judgment]

SC upholds life term for UDF sympathiser in 2006 LDF worker murder, rejecting pleas of private defense, old age, and lack of premeditation.

Can't prohibit active member of political party to contest Bar bodies polls: SC

SC: No law prohibits active political party members from contesting Bar body polls, rejects plea for a ban, emphasizing constitutional democracy.

Gyanvapi mosque committee seeks intervention in pleas against 1991 Act

Gyanvapi mosque committee moves SC to intervene in pleas against Places of Worship Act, 1991, citing threats to communal harmony and rule of law.

AgustaWestland: SC notice to CBI on bail plea of British national Christian Michel James

Supreme Court issues notice to CBI on Christian Michel’s bail plea in the Rs 3,600-crore AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper scam. Response sought in 4 weeks.

SC quashes defamation case against Union Min L Murugan [Read Order]

SC quashes defamation case against Union Minister L Murugan over remarks on DMK-affiliated Murasoli Trust’s land, praising trust’s graciousness.

Supreme Court pulls up Jharkhand Police over filing charge sheet despite interim order [Read Order]

Supreme Court reprimands Jharkhand Police for filing a charge sheet despite an interim order, warns officers of contempt jurisdiction violations.

Nagpur High Court overturns sexual assault conviction, emphasis limitations of medical evidence [Read Judgment]

Nagpur High Court overturns a 20-year sexual assault conviction, emphasizing the insufficiency of medical evidence without substantive proof.

SC appoints Adminstrator to conduct polls for management of ancient Oachira Parabrahma Temple at Kollam [Read Judgment]

SC appoints retired Kerala HC judge to oversee polls for Kollam’s Oachira Parabrahma Temple, ensuring fair elections and proper administration in 4 months.

‘Have sympathy, why drag soldier's widow to court,' SC slaps Rs 50k cost on Centre for denying liberalised pension [Read Judgment]

SC slams Centre for denying liberalised pension to soldier’s widow; imposes ₹50k cost, orders pension disbursal in 3 months for ‘Battle Casualty’ case.

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World Bank Arbitration Scandal Shows Why Global Institutions Must Change

The World Bank arbitration scandal exposes corruption in ICSID’s €110M ruling, fueling BRICS-led calls for global institutional reforms and equitable governance.

10 December, 2024 04:17 AM
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Trending Judiciary
Worship vs. Prayer: Constitutional Insights into the Places of Worship Act

Exploring the constitutional intricacies of the Places of Worship Act, 1991—distinguishing ‘Worship’ from ‘Prayer’ and examining its legal and historical implications.

10 December, 2024 11:34 AM

TOP STORIES

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SC transfers probe into 2 FIRs against BJP leader to CBI due to politically charged atmosphere in WB [Read Judgment]

SC transfers probe into 2 FIRs against BJP leader Kabir Shankar Bose to CBI, citing politically charged atmosphere in West Bengal for a fair investigation.

05 December, 2024 02:10 AM
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Justice Manmohan sworn in as Supreme Court judge, boosting SC strength to 33

Justice Manmohan sworn in as SC judge, raising the Supreme Court’s strength to 33. A seasoned jurist, he brings decades of legal expertise to the bench.

05 December, 2024 02:51 AM
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'Can't claim parity with other Ministers,' SC to ex WB Minister Partha Chatterjee; reserves order on bail in teachers recruitment scam

SC tells ex-WB Minister Partha Chatterjee he can’t claim parity with TN Minister Senthil Balaji in bail plea; reserves verdict in teachers’ recruitment scam.

05 December, 2024 04:48 AM
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Trending Judiciary
‘Have sympathy, why drag soldier's widow to court,' SC slaps Rs 50k cost on Centre for denying liberalised pension [Read Judgment]

SC slams Centre for denying liberalised pension to soldier’s widow; imposes ₹50k cost, orders pension disbursal in 3 months for ‘Battle Casualty’ case.

05 December, 2024 04:50 AM

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