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    Supreme Court to Examine Legality of Securities Transaction Tax (STT) Amid Claims of Double Taxation
    Supreme Court to Examine Legality of Securities Transaction Tax (STT) Amid Claims of Double Taxation
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    Tamil Nadu Govt Challenges Governor in Supreme Court Over Kalaignar University Bill For President’s consideration

    Tamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court against Governor R N Ravi’s decision to refer the Kalaignar University Bill, 2025 to the President instead of granting assent. The state calls the action “illegal, patently unconstitutional, and void-ab-initio.”

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    Supreme Court refuses plea by Maoist leader Basavaraju’s kin: “Even ashes not returned,” says lawyer
    Supreme Court refuses plea by Maoist leader Basavaraju’s kin: “Even ashes not returned,” says lawyer
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    “Judiciary Does Not Hold Keys to Every Problem”: Centre Warns Supreme Court on Overstepping Powers

    The Centre told the Supreme Court that fixing timelines for President and Governors to act on Bills would upset the constitutional balance, stressing such powers are “non-justiciable.” SG Tushar Mehta warned that judicial overreach could trigger “constitutional disorder.”

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    Supreme Court refuses plea by Maoist leader Basavaraju’s kin: “Even ashes not returned,” says lawyer
    Supreme Court refuses plea by Maoist leader Basavaraju’s kin: “Even ashes not returned,” says lawyer
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    Centre Warns of ‘Constitutional Chaos’ on Governors’ Timeline Order: “Supreme Court Cannot Amend or Defeat Constitution Makers’ Intent”

    The Centre has warned the Supreme Court that fixing a timeline for Governors may create “constitutional chaos,” stressing that even under Article 142, the Court cannot amend or override the original intent of the Constitution makers.

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    Punjab Govt Challenges Governor’s Article 200 Move; Union Seeks 5-Judge Bench in Supreme Court
    Punjab Govt Challenges Governor’s Article 200 Move; Union Seeks 5-Judge Bench in Supreme Court
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    Punjab Govt Challenges Governor’s Article 200 Move; Union Seeks 5-Judge Bench in Supreme Court

    The Punjab government has challenged the Governor’s decision to send a reference to the President under Article 200, while the Union government has sought the Supreme Court’s nod to refer the matter to a five-judge constitutional bench.

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    "All Actions Must Align With Democracy": DMK vs Governor RN Ravi Heats Up Over Kalaignar Bill Delay
    "All Actions Must Align With Democracy": DMK vs Governor RN Ravi Heats Up Over Kalaignar Bill Delay
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    “All Actions Must Align With Democracy”: DMK vs Governor RN Ravi Heats Up Over Kalaignar Bill Delay

    Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi sends Kalaignar University Bill to the President, reigniting DMK’s legal battle over delayed gubernatorial assent. Supreme Court’s timeline for Governors once again at the center of the dispute.

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    BREAKING | What’s Wrong In President Seeking A Presidential Reference?: CJI Gavai Over Governors’ Deadlines
    BREAKING | What’s Wrong In President Seeking A Presidential Reference?: CJI Gavai Over Governors’ Deadlines
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    BREAKING: Supreme Court to Hear Presidential Reference from August 19: “Governor Cannot Have Untrammeled Discretion Under Article 200”

    The Supreme Court will hear the Presidential reference on timelines for Governors and the President to act on State Bills from August 19. CJI-led Bench to first decide if the reference is legally maintainable.

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    Supreme Court to Hear Presidential Reference Today on Governor & President’s Powers Over State Bills
    Supreme Court to Hear Presidential Reference Today on Governor & President’s Powers Over State Bills
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    BREAKING | Kerala Moves Supreme Court: Says Presidential Reference on Governor’s Assent Timelines Is “Legally Flawed”

    Kerala tells the Supreme Court the Presidential reference on Governor’s assent timelines is legally flawed, suppresses prior rulings, and misuses Article 143 to reopen settled constitutional questions.

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    Governor’s Delay in Bill Assent| "Under Article 32 Plea Is Permitted ”: Supreme Court Allows Kerala to Withdraw Petition
    Governor’s Delay in Bill Assent| "Under Article 32 Plea Is Permitted ”: Supreme Court Allows Kerala to Withdraw Petition
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    Governor’s Delay in Bill Assent| “Under Article 32 Plea Is Permitted ”: Supreme Court Allows Kerala to Withdraw Petition

    Today, On 25th July, Supreme Court, stating “Under Article 32 Plea Is Permitted,” allows Kerala to withdraw petition challenging Governor’s inaction, despite Centre’s suggestion to refer the matter to a larger bench due to pending constitutional questions.

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    BREAKING | CJI Gavai Led 5-Judge Constitution Bench To Take Up Presidential Reference Tomorrow (July 22) At 10:30 AM
    BREAKING | CJI Gavai Led 5-Judge Constitution Bench To Take Up Presidential Reference Tomorrow (July 22) At 10:30 AM
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    BREAKING | CJI Gavai Led 5-Judge Constitution Bench To Take Up Presidential Reference Tomorrow (July 22) At 10:30 AM

    Supreme Court to examine President Murmu’s Article 143 reference on fixed timelines for Governors and the President. Hearing to begin on July 22 at 10:30 AM before a Constitution Bench led by CJI Gavai.

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    Delay In Assent Bill: Centre Opposes Kerala’s Move to Withdraw Plea Against Governor In Supreme Court
    Delay In Assent Bill: Centre Opposes Kerala’s Move to Withdraw Plea Against Governor In Supreme Court
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    Delay In Assent Bill: Centre Opposes Kerala’s Move to Withdraw Plea Against Governor In Supreme Court

    Today, On 14th July, The Supreme Court deferred Kerala’s plea on the Governor’s delay in bill assent after the Centre opposed its withdrawal. AG Venkataramani and SG Mehta urged tagging the matter with the pending presidential reference under Article 143.

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