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!['Nation can't wait for another rape to change situation on ground,' SC forms National Task Force for protection of doctors [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/08/lj_1186_med.webp)
SC forms National Task Force to protect doctors after horrific rape, murder case; calls for urgent safety protocols to prevent systemic failures in hospitals.
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Judiciary
Supreme Court Elevates 39 Lawyers to Senior Advocates, Including Bansuri Swaraj [Read List]
Supreme Court designates 39 lawyers as Senior Advocates, including Bansuri Swaraj. 10 women among the elevated in today's full court decision.
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Judiciary
SC allows States to recover tax dues on mineral rights from Apr 2005 [Read Judgment]
SC permits States to recover tax dues on mineral rights from April 1, 2005, granting a 12-year period for payment, bolstering mineral-rich States' finances.
Judiciary
SC rejects plea against UGC NET exam
SC rejects plea to halt UGC NET retest, citing need for finality and order amid concerns over paper leak allegations; exam rescheduled for August 21.
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Legal Insiders
Use of artificial intelligence in mundane works to let lawyers augment efficiency: CJI [Read CJI Speech]
Chief Justice of India stresses AI in routine legal tasks to boost efficiency, preserving core legal skills. AI aids research, contract drafting, and access to justice.
SC dismisses plea to postpone NEET PG 2024
SC dismisses plea to postpone NEET PG 2024, rejects request from five students citing the impossibility of rescheduling for over two lakh candidates.
SC asks Centre to address issue meagre pension to retired district judges
Supreme Court urges Centre to address meagre pension for retired district judges, with some receiving only Rs 15,000. Further hearing set for August 27.
SC expunges "absolutely unwarranted" & "scandalous" observations by P&H HC judge against top court
SC expunges "absolutely unwarranted" and "scandalous" remarks by P&H HC judge against top court, emphasizing the need to maintain judicial discipline and hierarchy.
SC takes suo motu cognisance of HC judge's critical remarks against top court
The Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of Punjab and Haryana HC judge's critical remarks against the apex court, forming a Constitution bench for the matter.
Delhi LG free to appoint aldermen in MCD without aid, advice of elected govt: SC
SC upholds Delhi LG's power to appoint 10 aldermen in MCD without the elected government's aid and advice, marking a major setback for the Delhi government.
![2018 Thoothukudi Sterlite police firing in TN: SC stays Madras HC's order on probe against assets of police, revenue officials [Read Order]](/secure/uploads/2024/08/lj_7291_firing.webp)
2018 Thoothukudi Sterlite police firing in TN: SC stays Madras HC's order on probe against assets of police, revenue officials [Read Order]
SC stays Madras HC's order probing assets of officials involved in 2018 Thoothukudi police firing; matter scheduled for hearing on August 27.
SC refuses pleas for SIT probe into quid pro quo between corporates and political parties through electoral bond
SC denies pleas for SIT probe into alleged quid pro quo between corporates and political parties via electoral bonds, citing lack of concrete evidence.
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Sub classification of SC/STs permissible for providing quota: SC [Read Order]
The Supreme Court ruled that sub-classification of SC/STs for quotas is permissible, allowing states to exclude the creamy layer from reservations. This decision overturns a 2004 judgment.
SC notice to Ajit Pawar group on plea against Maharashtra Speaker decision
SC issues notice to Ajit Pawar's group on plea against Maharashtra Speaker's decision recognizing his faction as the real NCP. Hearings combined with Shiv Sena's plea.
SC refuses to stay Patna HC's verdict, quashing law for 65% reservation in jobs, education
SC refuses to stay Patna HC's ruling that quashed the 65% job and education reservation law; final hearing set for September.
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SC grants bail to former Bhushan Steel Promoter Neeraj Singal [Read Order]
SC grants bail to Neeraj Singal, ex-Bhushan Steel promoter, in Rs 46,000 crore money laundering case; court imposes strict conditions on his release.
09 September, 2024 11:23 AM
SC asks HP HC Collegium to reconsider two district judges for elevation as HC judges [Read Judgment]
SC asks HP HC Collegium to reconsider two district judges for elevation, citing procedural issues in CJ’s individual decision. Collective consultation required.
09 September, 2024 12:09 PM
SC seeks report from Madras HC's registrar general on plea alleging rehearing after quashing ED case [Read Order]
SC seeks report from Madras HC's Registrar General on rehearing of ED case quashed against ex-IPS officer M S Jaffer Sait, suspending judgment.
09 September, 2024 10:52 AM