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SC to decide if Centre encroached into ‘legislative domain’ of Punjab by extending BSF jurisdiction to 50 km

The Supreme Court heard a dispute raised by Punjab against the Centre for extending Border Security Force’s jurisdiction from 15 km to 50 km from the Indo-Pakistan border. It decided to examine if all border States have to be treated alike while demarcating the area of jurisdiction of the Border…

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Indigenous GM mustard meant to make edible oil cheaper, reduce import: Centre to Supreme Court

Growing GM crops like mustard in India will reduce foreign dependency, make edible oil cheaper, and benefit national interest.

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Supreme Court notice to Centre, States on plea to curb caste-based discrimination in prisons

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Centre and 11 state governments on a plea seeking directions to curb caste-based discrimination in prisons and manual work being allocated to them based on different castes. Read Further on Dynamite News

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Mahua Moitra fails to get interim relief from Supreme Court over Lok Sabha ouster

Supreme Court seeks reply from Lok Sabha Secretary General on TMC leader Mahua Moitra's expulsion plea from Lower House.

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Supreme Court seeks response from Centre, States on caste discrimination in prisons

Supreme Court finds caste-based discrimination in prisons, orders States to respond in 4 weeks on petition filed by journalist.

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Decide Sena camps’ pleas by January 10: SC to Maharashtra Speaker

Supreme Court gives Maharashtra Speaker till Jan 10, 2024 to deliver judgment on disqualification petitions filed by Shiv Sena factions.

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SC asks Manipur to help ring in Christmas at relief camps

Supreme Court directs Manipur government to help victims of violence celebrate Christmas, ensure safety of religious structures of all faiths.

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In Supreme Court, Punjab challenges extension of BSF jurisdiction to 50 km

The Supreme Court on Friday decided to hear a suit filed by Punjab accusing the Centre of extending the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force

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Raghav Chadha case: SC defers hearing after Rajya Sabha Secretariat says ‘something constructive’ is being worked out

The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of a plea by Raghav Chadha after the Upper House Secretariat asked the court for more time.

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Supreme Court okays Centre’s proposal to grant Delhi Chief Secretary six months’ extension of service

The Supreme Court upheld the Centre’s proposal to give a six-month extension of service to Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar a day before he was due to retire on November 30

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Centre wants to extend Delhi Chief Secretary tenure for a ‘limited time’

SC gives Centre 24 hours to justify extension of Delhi CS's tenure; asks if Union "stuck with just one IAS officer". CJI questions Centre's statutory power to extend tenure after retirement and Delhi govt.'s offer to sit with L-G to pick CS name. Case scheduled for Nov. 29.

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SEBI can’t be expected to take OCCRP allegations in Adani case as gospel truth: SC

Supreme Court said SEBI cannot accept foreign media reports as "gospel truth" on Adani Group's alleged stock manipulation & accounting fraud. SEBI bound by evidentiary requirements & cannot take reports as evidence. SIT to investigate, but SEBI following Justice Sapre committee's suggestions to protect investors.

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Suggest panel of bureaucrats from which Delhi can pick Chief Secretary, SC tells Centre

Supreme Court suggests Centre provide panel of accomplished bureaucrats for Delhi government to pick Chief Secretary; Centre to return on November 28

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Verdict on Article 370 challenge pending, Supreme Court judge Kaul retires in December

Supreme Court judge, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, is set to retire on December 25. He was the senior most puisne judge on the five-judge Constitution Bench, which reserved the case challenging the dilution of Article 370 of the Constitution for verdict. The petitioners argued it was an attack on federalism…

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CBI is not a limb of Centre, Union government tells Supreme Court

CBI independent, no control by Centre: Union govt. in SC; West Bengal govt. says CBI cannot ignore its 2018 notification withdrawing consent for probe.

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Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, Supreme Court says

The Hindu Evening Wrap on November 06, 2023

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Governors should do a ‘little bit of soul-searching’, SC says on holding back of crucial Bills

SC directs Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to place status report on Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit's action on Bills passed by State Assembly. Bench says Governors must act before matters reach SC, soul-searching needed

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Supreme Court seeks data on donations through electoral bonds, reserves verdict

Supreme Court gives Election Commission of India two weeks to produce data on contributions to political parties via electoral bonds scheme. CJI Chandrachud said ultimate purpose is to reduce unaccounted cash in electoral system, encourage banking channels and bring transparency.

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Selective confidentiality in electoral bonds scheme may not prevent ruling party from knowing about Opposition donors: SC

SC: Electoral bonds scheme offers "selective confidentiality" which does not prevent ruling party from unearthing donors to Opposition. SBI has no statutory obligation to maintain confidentiality. Govt. argued scheme prevents black money from entering electoral system.

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Disqualification petitions: Maharashtra assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar in Delhi before SC hearing

MUMBAI: Maharashtra Assembly speaker Rahul Narwekar held a meeting with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta at the latter's residence in Delhi on Sunday to discuss the issue of disqualification of MLAs.

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Shiv Sena MLAs disqualification row | Maharashtra Speaker to meet Solicitor-General ahead of Supreme Court hearing

The Supreme Court said the disqualification petitions have to be adjudicated expeditiously and posted the matter for hearing on October 30.

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Supreme Court raps Maharashtra Speaker for ‘disregarding’ court order

SC slams Speaker for reducing anti-defection proceedings against CM Shinde to a "charade". Gives Speaker two months to decide proceedings before next elections. SC holds Speaker accountable as election tribunal, gives him opportunity till Oct 16 to set out time schedule. Warns of peremptory order if not done.

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SC reserves verdict in review of JMM Bribery case

The Bench said receiving a bribe was a crime under the Prevention of Corruption Act. The place of occurrence did not matter

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JMM bribery case: Govt. disagrees with majority view, tells SC immunity does not extend to bribes received outside House

Twenty-five years after a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court inoculated MPs and MLAs who take kickbacks to vote or make speeches in a particular manner in the House from criminal prosecution, the Centre told a larger seven-judge Bench on Wednesday that the majority verdict in the infamous JMM bribery…

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Supreme Court to hear pleas against Bihar caste survey matter on October 6

On Monday, the Nitish Kumar government in Bihar released findings of its much-awaited caste survey months ahead of the 2024 Parliamentary elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

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