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    Marriage Being Dead For All Practical Purposes Has To Be Nullified: Supreme Court Grants Divorce Under Article 142
    Marriage Being Dead For All Practical Purposes Has To Be Nullified: Supreme Court Grants Divorce Under Article 142
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    Marriage Being Dead For All Practical Purposes Has To Be Nullified: Supreme Court Grants Divorce Under Article 142

    The Supreme Court dissolved a marriage under Article 142 of the Constitution, holding that the relationship had irretrievably broken down and was “dead for all practical purposes.” The Court set aside decisions of the Family Court and Andhra Pradesh High Court while directing a comprehensive financial settlement.

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    BREAKING| EC Not Acting Beyond Its Statutory Authority In Conducting SIR: Supreme Court Upholds Election Commission Of India’s Power
    BREAKING| EC Not Acting Beyond Its Statutory Authority In Conducting SIR: Supreme Court Upholds Election Commission Of India’s Power
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    BREAKING| EC Not Acting Beyond Its Statutory Authority In Conducting SIR: Supreme Court Upholds Election Commission Of India’s Power

    Today, On 27th May, The Supreme Court held that the Election Commission did not exceed its statutory authority by conducting a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The Court delivered this finding while deciding multiple petitions that had challenged the SIR exercise in Bihar.

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    High Court Registrar General Cannot Start Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officers Without Chief Justice’s Approval: Supreme Court
    High Court Registrar General Cannot Start Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officers Without Chief Justice’s Approval: Supreme Court
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    High Court Registrar General Cannot Start Disciplinary Proceedings Against Judicial Officers Without Chief Justice’s Approval: Supreme Court 

    The Supreme Court of India held that disciplinary proceedings against judicial officers are invalid unless authorised by the High Court Chief Justice or a committee constituted by him, while upholding reinstatement of a dismissed Uttarakhand civil judge and restricting Registrar General powers.

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    West Bengal SIR Row: Supreme Court Lists All Connected Cases for January 19
    West Bengal SIR Row: Supreme Court Lists All Connected Cases for January 19
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    West Bengal SIR Row: Supreme Court Lists All Connected Cases for January 19

    Today, On 13th January, The Supreme Court said it will hear all West Bengal SIR violence cases on January 19 after receiving responses from the parties. A lawyer mentioned a counter affidavit detailing six incidents and sought listing alongside a Bihar matter.

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    West Bengal SIR Row: Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Next Week, EC Seeks for Time to File Unified Response
    West Bengal SIR Row: Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Next Week, EC Seeks for Time to File Unified Response
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    West Bengal SIR Row: Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Next Week, EC Seeks for Time to File Unified Response

    Today, On 12th January, The Supreme Court heard arguments challenging West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision process after Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal highlighted alleged procedural lapses.

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    "Why Haven’t You Acted Yet?" Supreme Court Slams Kerala Governor Over Delay in VC Appointments Report
    "Why Haven’t You Acted Yet?" Supreme Court Slams Kerala Governor Over Delay in VC Appointments Report
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    “Why Haven’t You Acted Yet?” Supreme Court Slams Kerala Governor Over Delay in VC Appointments Report

    The Supreme Court sharply criticised the Kerala Governor for not taking a decision on the Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia report concerning Vice Chancellor appointments in two state universities. The Bench said the Governor cannot sit on the recommendations and must act without further delay.

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    “Cold Feet from Centre?” Derek O’Brien Slams Govt for Blocking ECI Debate, Calls It Attack on Parliament Powers
    “Cold Feet from Centre?” Derek O’Brien Slams Govt for Blocking ECI Debate, Calls It Attack on Parliament Powers
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    “Cold Feet from Centre?” Derek O’Brien Slams Govt for Blocking ECI Debate, Calls It Attack on Parliament Powers

    TMC leader Derek O’Brien accused the Modi government of weakening democracy by stopping MPs from discussing the Election Commission in Parliament. He said this move violates Parliament’s powers and ignores past precedents where the ECI was openly debated.

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    What! Asking Raids on CJ’s House?: Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Judicial Officer Over False Complaints Against HC Judges
    What! Asking Raids on CJ’s House?: Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Judicial Officer Over False Complaints Against HC Judges
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    What! Asking Raids on CJ’s House?: Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Judicial Officer Over False Complaints Against HC Judges

    The Supreme Court said, “What Kind of Allegation Is This? Asking For Raids Into CJ’s House,” while upholding the dismissal of a judicial officer removed for making false and malicious complaints against High Court judges.

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    BREAKING | Presidential Reference Row| Governor Is Not a Servant of Government, but an Independent Constitutional Office: Centre Tells Supreme Court
    BREAKING | Presidential Reference Row| Governor Is Not a Servant of Government, but an Independent Constitutional Office: Centre Tells Supreme Court
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    BREAKING | Presidential Reference Row| Governor Is Not a Servant of Government, but an Independent Constitutional Office: Centre Tells Supreme Court

    Today, on 10th September, In the ongoing Presidential Reference Row, the Centre told the Supreme Court that the Governor is not a servant of the government but an independent constitutional office, exercising implied discretion to uphold and defend the Constitution in crucial circumstances.

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    "Is There a Law Against Films on Constitutional Authorities?" — Bombay HC Questions CBFC Over Yogi Adityanath Biopic
    "Is There a Law Against Films on Constitutional Authorities?" — Bombay HC Questions CBFC Over Yogi Adityanath Biopic
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    “Is There a Law Against Films on Constitutional Authorities?” — Bombay High Court Questions CBFC Over Yogi Adityanath Biopic

    Bombay High Court slammed CBFC for refusing to certify the film Ajey without even watching it. The Court said rejection must follow proper legal process, not assumptions.

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