Page-24 of Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Supreme Court Declines to Recognize Same-Sex Marriages

October 18, 2023

On October 17, 2023, a five-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, issued a unanimous verdict declining to recognize same-sex marriages and civil unions for non-heterosexual couples. No Fundamental Right to Marry All five judges ..

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SC Refers Electoral Bonds Challenge to Constitution Bench

October 17, 2023

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has referred the petitions challenging the 2018 Electoral Bonds Scheme to a five-judge Constitution Bench. Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, leading a three-judge bench, made this announcement during mentioning ..

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Foetal Viability and Rights of the Unborn Child in Focus

October 16, 2023

A significant legal case concerning abortion rights is currently before the Indian Supreme Court. The case centers on a married woman’s request to terminate her 26-week pregnancy, and it has raised critical questions about a woman’s autonomy in deciding to ..

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SC to Hear Petitions Challenging Electoral Bonds Scheme

October 11, 2023

The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for October 31 to address petitions challenging India’s electoral bonds scheme. This scheme, introduced in the 2018 Union Budget, provides a method for anonymous donations to political parties. Two non-governmental organizations, Common Cause ..

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TDSAT Rules OTT Platforms Fall Outside TRAI’s Jurisdiction

October 7, 2023

The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) in India has issued an interim ruling stating that over-the-top (OTT) platforms, such as Hotstar, do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). This significant decision ..

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SC to Set Up Seven-Judge Bench to Hear Money Bill Challenge

October 7, 2023

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has announced that a seven-judge bench will be formed to hear a batch of pleas challenging the Indian government’s use of the money bill route to pass certain key legislations. This development raises questions ..

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Decriminalization of Cable Television Networks Act

October 6, 2023

In a move aimed at enhancing investor confidence, the Indian government has announced amendments to the Cable Television Networks Rules, which govern the implementation of the decriminalized provisions of the Cable Television Networks (Regulation) Act. The Cable Television Networks (Regulation) ..

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‘Dynamic Injunction’ Passed Against Illegal ICC World Cup Broadcast

October 6, 2023

The Delhi High Court has issued a restraining order against nine websites involved in the illegal broadcasting of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 matches. Despite the World Cup’s scheduled dates from October 5 to November 9 this year, ..

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