Supreme Court to Hear on November 11 the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam’s (DMK) Plea Challenging the Election Commission’s Decision to Conduct a Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Tamil Nadu Ahead of the Upcoming Elections.
NEW DELHI: Today, 4th Feb: The Supreme Court of India has clarified that High Courts can continue hearing petitions challenging the amendments made to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This decision was made by a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, Justice PV Sanjay Kumar, and Justice KV Viswanathan.
A petition by lawyer Mathew J. Nedumpara seeks to challenge the designation of 70 senior advocates by the Delhi High Court, alleging the process is influenced by favouritism and unlawful factors. The Supreme Court will hear the case on January 2, 2025, addressing the implications for equality and professional rights under the Constitution.
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Khushboo Saifi’s appeal to the Supreme Court focuses on the constitutional validity of the marital rape exception under Section 375 of the IPC. The Supreme Court will hear the case after the Centre submits its response. The Delhi High Court issued conflicting opinions on the exception, emphasizing the need for legal clarity on women’s rights in marriage.