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SC dismisses Odisha govt plea against release of animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'
The Supreme Court dismissed Odisha's plea against the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' release. Animation is a new art form for children and should not be curtailed. The court allowed the film's release after the Jagannath Yatra festivities concluded. Earlier, the High Court had stayed the movie's screening due to objections. Filmmakers invested heavily and faced significant financial losses if delayed.
SC seeks Lok Sabha Speaker's reply on nod to UBT Sena MPs' merger with Shinde Sena
The Supreme Court has asked the Lok Sabha Speaker for his response. This plea challenges the Speaker's decision to recognize the Shiv Sena MPs' merger. The court refused to immediately stay the Speaker's recognition of the merger. The matter will be heard again after two weeks for further consideration. This legal challenge involves constitutional morality and propriety questions.
SC agrees to hear Shiv Sena (UBT) plea against merger of 6 MPs with Shinde-led Shiv Sena
In a significant development, the Supreme Court will deliberate on a challenge to the Lok Sabha Speaker's endorsement of a merger between six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs and Eknath Shinde's group. This ruling was made right before the commencement of the Monsoon session. Shiv Sena (UBT) argues for the disqualification of these MPs based on anti-defection statutes. Notice has been served, and responses are anticipated in the next fortnight.
Shiv Sena UBT moves SC against Speaker's nod to six MPs merger
Shiv Sena (UBT) has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker's decision. The Speaker approved the merger of six MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. This decision was made on July 18, just before the Monsoon Session began. Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat mentioned the plea before the Chief Justice's bench. The court indicated it would consider listing the matter for a hearing soon.
Supreme Court to seek Calcutta HC Chief Justice's report on tribunal functioning
The Supreme Court is seeking a report from the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. This is regarding the functioning of appellate tribunals for West Bengal electoral rolls. The court ordered that voters cleared by these tribunals before elections can vote. Elections are scheduled for April 23 and April 29.
SIR in West Bengal: Will call for report from chief justice of HC today itself, says SC
The Supreme Court will seek a report from the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice regarding the functioning of appellate tribunals for West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision exercise. Lawyers allege these tribunals are not working, hindering the process. The court previously directed the Election Commission to issue supplementary revised electoral rolls based on tribunal decisions.
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'Jai Shri Ram' slogan inside mosque: How shouting particular religious phrase an offence? Supreme Court asks
The Supreme Court questioned the criminalization of the "Jai Shri Ram" slogan. The court heard a plea against a Karnataka High Court ruling. The High Court quashed proceedings against two individuals. These individuals allegedly shouted the slogan in a mosque. The Supreme Court asked how the individuals were identified. The court also inquired about the incomplete investigation.
Don't throttle students: SC pulls up Karnataka govt for conducting board exams for various classes
The Supreme Court has ordered the Karnataka government not to declare the results of board exams for classes 8, 9, and 10 until further notice. The court criticized the state for harassing students by conducting board exams for various classes. The Karnataka government is required to provide details of the examinations in four weeks.
NewsClick row: SC to hear on Oct 19 pleas of founder Purkayastha, HR head Chakravarty against arrest in UAPA case
The Supreme Court will hear the pleas of NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha and its HR head Amit Chakravarty on October 19. The two individuals were arrested under the anti-terror law UAPA, and their pleas for relief were dismissed by the Delhi High Court. The Supreme Court agreed to urgently list the matter after their senior advocates mentioned it before the bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud.
Supreme Court refuses to entertain self-styled godman Asaram's plea for suspension of sentence in rape case
The Supreme Court has rejected a plea by self-styled godman Asaram for suspension of sentence in a rape case. Asaram, who is serving a life term, had argued that his ill health should be considered. However, the court directed him to prepare for arguing the appeal before the high court. Asaram has been in jail for around 10 years and this is his third attempt to seek suspension of sentence.
Custodial Death Case: SC declines Sanjiv Bhatt's plea seeking recusal of Justice MR Shah
The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined a plea by sacked IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt seeking the recusal of Justice M R Shah from hearing his petition to submit additional evidence to support his appeal in the Gujarat High Court against his conviction in a 1990 custodial death case. Bhatt's lawyer on Tuesday contended that there was a reasonable apprehension of bias as Justice Shah as a high court judge had castigated the petitioner while hearing his plea linked to the same FIR.
Both factions of Shiv Sena spar with each other at EC hearing
The two factions are pleading their case on why the Shiv Sena party name and its bow and arrow symbol should be allotted to them and not the other group. At the end of hearing Friday, the EC asked both sides to file their written submissions on Monday and scheduled the next hearing for January 30.
Completely unconstitutional government run in Maharashtra: Uddhav faction; SC to hear pleas on Jan 13
A bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice PS Narasimha said it will hear a batch of petitions on the Maharashtra political crisis on January 13 as it will not be possible for the five-judge Constitution bench to sit next week, which will be for miscellaneous matters.
Karnataka Hijab ban: Not very fair to compare with practices in Sikhism, says SC
A bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia observed this after an advocate, appearing for one of the petitioners in the case, gave an example of Sikhism and turban.
Will right to dress include right to undress also, asks SC
Appearing on behalf of a clutch of petitioners who challenged the ruling of the Karnataka high court that hijab was not an essential practice in Islam and students should adhere to uniforms prescribed by educational institutions, senior advocate Devadatt Kamat contended that the Karnataka government's order was 'not innocuous', as contended by the state.
Nobody prohibited from wearing Hijab, question is about restrictions in schools: SC
The apex court was hearing arguments on a batch of pleas challenging the Karnataka High Court verdict refusing to lift the ban on hijab in educational institutions of the state. A bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia was told by senior advocate Devadatt Kamat, who appeared for one of the petitioners, that the matter be referred to a five-judge constitution bench.
SC to hear on July 11 fresh plea against appointment of Eknath Shinde as Maha CM
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on July 11 a fresh plea of the Uddhav Thackeray led faction challenging appointment of Eknath Shinde as chief minister of Maharashtra.
Uddhav camp fields SC lawyer to 'scare' rebel MLAs; another Minister flies off to Guwahati
By fielding an SC lawyer, Shiv Sena is trying to send a message to the rebels. The party knows the rebels do not want to merge with the BJP as the Sena electorate may not accept it. The Sena argument, however, does not seem to be working as another MLA and minister from the Uddhav Thackeray camp, Uday Samat, has flown to Guwahati. This is a huge embarrassment to the party as there are now eight ministers with the Eknath Shinde camp.
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea seeking disclosure of PM-CARES Fund
He said the High Court dismissed the petition relying on CPIL (judgment of the top court) and stated that the High Court was not correct in relying solely on the judgment.
Hijab ban: Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on pleas against Karnataka court verdict
On March 16, the apex court had agreed to list for hearing after Holi vacation the pleas challenging the Karnataka High Court verdict which dismissed the petitions seeking permission to wear hijab inside the classroom saying it is not a part of the essential religious practice in the Islamic faith.
Supreme Court verdict on hijab not disputed by AG: Petitioners' counsel
Making his rejoinder before a full bench of chief justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justices JM Khazi and Krishna S Dixit, senior counsel Devadatt Kamat referred to the SC ruling in the Shayara Bano case.
HC asks counsels in Hijab case to wind up their argument by Friday, hints delivering order shortly
The Chief Justice of the High Court Ritu Raj Awasthi, who is part of the three-judge bench, told the counsels that that the arguments should be finished by Friday.
PIL business stealing attention from other important matters: Supreme Court
"This is the fresh SLP challenging the expansion of Karbar port. According to us no environmental clearance (EC) has been taken. The SLP (special leave petition) was numbered in November," senior advocate Devadatt Kamat said.
Karnataka: Hijab innocent display of faith, not jingoism, says petitioners' counsel Devadatt Kamat
Devadatt Kamat referred to a judgement of a South African court where a Hindu girl was permitted to wear a nose ring to school. "This case is not about uniforms, but exemptions to existing uniforms," the lawyer contended.
Karnataka Notification Violates Article 25 of Constitution: Petitioners
The Karnataka notification allowed college development committees to prescribe uniforms, but they don't have the backing of law, petitioners argued.
New twist to hijab row: Allow us to wear headscarf matching colour of school uniform, say students to HC
"I am not only challenging the GO but also asking for a positive mandate for allowing me to wear a headscarf of the same colour of the uniform," advocate Devadatt Kamat, appearing on behalf of the girls of the government pre-university college in Udupi, told the bench.
Wearing hijab essential part of Islam? Karnataka HC to resume hearing today
Senior advocate Devadatt Kamat, appearing for the students, prayed for an interim order in the court of Justice Krishna S Dixit.
Transparency in polls: SC seeks response of Centre, election commission
A bench headed by CJI Dipak Misra issued notices to the Law ministry Election Commission of India and sought their replies in four weeks.
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