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    ‘The Constitutional Bar Is Clear and Absolute’: Supreme Court Modifies Sentence in Minor’s Sexual Assault Case
    ‘The Constitutional Bar Is Clear and Absolute’: Supreme Court Modifies Sentence in Minor’s Sexual Assault Case
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    ‘The Constitutional Bar Is Clear and Absolute’: Supreme Court Modifies Sentence in Minor’s Sexual Assault Case

    Supreme Court upheld a man’s conviction for sexually assaulting a minor but reduced his sentence from natural life to standard life imprisonment. Court ruled enhanced punishment under amended POCSO can’t apply retrospectively.

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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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    CM MK Stalin: "Governor RN Ravi Has Not Changed Despite SC Verdict, Is Sitting on Kalaignar University Bill"
    CM MK Stalin: "Governor RN Ravi Has Not Changed Despite SC Verdict, Is Sitting on Kalaignar University Bill"
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    CM MK Stalin: “Governor RN Ravi Has Not Changed Despite SC Verdict, Is Sitting on Kalaignar University Bill”

    Today, On 16th June, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin Slammed Governor RN Ravi, saying he has not changed his ways despite the Supreme Court verdict and is deliberately holding back the Kalaignar University Bill, stalling key state development and welfare plans.

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    CM MK Stalin: "Governor RN Ravi Has Not Changed Despite SC Verdict, Is Sitting on Kalaignar University Bill"
    CM MK Stalin: "Governor RN Ravi Has Not Changed Despite SC Verdict, Is Sitting on Kalaignar University Bill"
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    MK Stalin After TN Governor Approves Two Bills : “He Is Afraid of the Supreme Court”

    Tamil Nadu Governor cleared two Bills enabling nomination of persons with disabilities to local bodies, benefiting over 12,000 people. Reacting to the move, MK Stalin said, “He is afraid of the Supreme Court,” targeting the Governor.

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    Supreme Court to Hear Kerala’s Plea Against Governor’s Delay in Approving Bills on May 6
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    Supreme Court to Hear Kerala Government Plea Against Governor’s Delay in Approving Bills on May 6

    New Delhi – Today, 22nd April: The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear on May 6 the petitions filed by the Kerala government against its Governor, alleging unjustified delay in granting assent to several bills passed by the Kerala Legislative Assembly.

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    SC: Article 20(1) Of Constitution Doesn’t Bar Retrospective Application of Procedural Changes in Criminal Trial

    Supreme Court Affirms: Article 20(1) Doesn’t Restrict Retrospective Application of Procedural Changes in Criminal Trials In a pivotal judgment, the Supreme Court has clarified that procedural changes in criminal trials, introduced after an offence is committed, are not barred from retrospective application by Article 20(1) of the Constitution. This article prohibits the imposition of ex […]

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