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    “You Cannot Cry After 48 Years”: Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Redefining ‘Industry’ in BWSSB Case
    “You Cannot Cry After 48 Years”: Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Redefining ‘Industry’ in BWSSB Case
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    “You Cannot Cry After 48 Years”: Supreme Court Reserves Verdict on Redefining ‘Industry’ in BWSSB Case

    The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on whether to reconsider the wide definition of “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act. The ruling could significantly impact labour rights, businesses, and the future of industrial regulation in India.

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    No Shortage of LPG: Attorney General Tells Supreme Court in Key Hearing
    No Shortage of LPG: Attorney General Tells Supreme Court in Key Hearing
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    No Shortage of LPG: Attorney General Tells Supreme Court in Key Hearing

    “There is no shortage of LPG,” Attorney General Venkataramani told the Constitution Bench as it revisited the 1978 industry ruling under the Industrial Disputes Act, with a nine-judge Bench led by CJI Surya Kant hearing submissions on Tuesday.

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    What Is ‘Industry’?: Supreme Court’s 9-Judge Constitution Bench To Hear Key Industrial Disputes Act Case On March 17
    What Is ‘Industry’?: Supreme Court’s 9-Judge Constitution Bench To Hear Key Industrial Disputes Act Case On March 17
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    What Is ‘Industry’?: Supreme Court’s 9-Judge Constitution Bench To Hear Key Industrial Disputes Act Case On March 17

    A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India will begin hearing on March 17 to decide the disputed meaning of the term “industry” under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. The ruling may impact labour rights, employers’ obligations, and welfare programmes.

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    "What about other Muslim OBCs?" — Supreme Court Questions Plea for 10% Pasmanda Quota
    "What about other Muslim OBCs?" — Supreme Court Questions Plea for 10% Pasmanda Quota
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    “What about other Muslim OBCs?” — Supreme Court Questions Plea for 10% Pasmanda Quota

    The Supreme Court questioned a PIL seeking 10% OBC quota for Pasmanda Muslims, asking for data on other backward Muslim communities. The Bench said reservation cannot ignore other poor Muslims and sought detailed statistics before proceeding.

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    Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on ‘Creamy Layer’ Exclusion for SC/ST Reservation
    Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on ‘Creamy Layer’ Exclusion for SC/ST Reservation
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    Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on ‘Creamy Layer’ Exclusion for SC/ST Reservation

    The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to pleas seeking clear criteria for excluding the creamy layer among Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes from reservation benefits. The petitions rely on the 2024 Constitution Bench verdict allowing sub-classification within SCs and STs to ensure benefits reach the most backward groups.

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    Red Fort Attack 2000: Supreme Court Seeks Govt Response On LeT Terrorist’s Curative Plea Against Death Sentence
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    Red Fort Attack 2000: Supreme Court Seeks Govt Response On LeT Terrorist’s Curative Plea Against Death Sentence

    Today, On 22nd January, The Supreme Court has sought the government’s response on the curative plea filed by a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist challenging his death sentence in the 2000 Red Fort attack case. The move reopens scrutiny of the long-standing terror conviction now.

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    CJI Surya Kant to Lead ‘Mediation Awareness Walk’ in Goa, Attend National Conference on Dec 26
    CJI Surya Kant to Lead ‘Mediation Awareness Walk’ in Goa, Attend National Conference on Dec 26
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    Swadeshi Jurisprudence Over Foreign Laws: Next CJI Surya Kant Calls for Strongly Rooted Indian Legal System

    CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant urged Indian courts to rely on Swadeshi jurisprudence instead of foreign rulings, stressing the need for a home-grown legal framework. He said Indian judgments must reflect the nation’s constitutional values and judicial maturity.

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    “Not Pressured by Trolls”: CJI-Designate Justice Surya Kant Sends Strong Message on Judicial Independence and Reforms
    “Not Pressured by Trolls”: CJI-Designate Justice Surya Kant Sends Strong Message on Judicial Independence and Reforms
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    “Not Pressured by Trolls”: CJI-Designate Justice Surya Kant Sends Strong Message on Judicial Independence and Reforms

    Ahead of taking oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant said social media trolls do not influence judges who decide only on facts and law. He reaffirmed his focus on reducing case pendency and strengthening mediation as a key reform tool.

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    ‘We Used Swadeshi Interpretation’: CJI BR Gavai on Presidential Reference Judgment
    ‘We Used Swadeshi Interpretation’: CJI BR Gavai on Presidential Reference Judgment
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    ‘We Used Swadeshi Interpretation’: CJI BR Gavai on Presidential Reference Judgment

    Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said the five-judge Constitution Bench relied entirely on “swadeshi interpretation” in the Presidential Reference judgment. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta praised this approach as a fresh wave of Indianness in Supreme Court rulings.

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    BREAKING | No Deemed Assent, Timelines Can’t Be Fixed for Governor or President To Give Assent to State Bills: Supreme Court
    BREAKING | No Deemed Assent, Timelines Can’t Be Fixed for Governor or President To Give Assent to State Bills: Supreme Court
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    BREAKING | No Deemed Assent, Timelines Can’t Be Fixed for Governor or President To Give Assent to State Bills: Supreme Court

    Today, on 20th November, in the Presidential Reference row, As the Supreme Court rules that there can be no deemed assent and no fixed timelines for the Governor or the President on State Bills, it reinforces boundaries and stresses that authorities must act with transparency and restraint.

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