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Candidates Have Right to Privacy from Voters: Supreme Court

April 10, 2024

On April 9, 2024, the Supreme Court of India made a significant ruling regarding the right to privacy of election candidates. The decision came in response to a petition filed by Arunachal Pradesh MLA Karikho Kri, challenging a Gauhati High ..

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Supreme Court Directs Centre to Respond to Karnataka’s Plea for Drought Relief Funds

April 9, 2024

The Supreme Court of India has stressed the importance of cooperation between the central and state governments in addressing the release of funds for drought relief. The court’s remarks came in response to a plea filed by the Karnataka government, ..

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Supreme Court Recognizes Right Against Adverse Effects of Climate Change

April 9, 2024

In a significant judgment released recently, the Supreme Court of India recognized the right against adverse effects of climate change as a fundamental right within the ambit of Articles 14 (right to equality) and 21 (right to life) of the ..

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Kerala Government Challenges Governor’s Role in Lawmaking Process

March 30, 2024

The Kerala government has recently approached the Supreme Court, raising concerns about President Droupadi Murmu withholding assent to four Bills passed by the state without disclosing any reason, and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan withholding assent to seven Bills for extended ..

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Resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel – Supreme Court’s caution

March 11, 2024

In an unexpected turn of events, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar finds himself as the sole member of the Election Commission (EC) following the resignation of Election Commissioner Arun Goel. This development comes at a crucial time, just ahead ..

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Supreme Court denies Immunity to Lawmakers in Bribery Cases

March 5, 2024

In a landmark decision on March 4, 2024, the Supreme Court of India ruled that Members of Parliament (MPs) and members of legislative assemblies (MLAs) cannot claim immunity from prosecution in cases involving bribery for votes or speeches in their ..

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SC seeks to Incentivize Super performer Judges

March 4, 2024

In March 2024, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud stated the Supreme Court is devising an objective framework to recognize “super performer” trial court judges across India. This aims to motivate those efficiently clearing massive case backlogs through additional incentives ..

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Justice Khanwilkar Appointed as New Chairperson of Lokpal

February 28, 2024

The Central government appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre as the new Chairperson of the anti-corruption ombudsman, Lokpal. Justice Khanwilkar will hold the post for a term of five years from the date he enters office or ..

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