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    ‘No Need to Attack Judicial Review’: CJI Surya Kant Pushes Back as Sai Deepak Defends Religious Autonomy in Sabarimala Hearing
    ‘No Need to Attack Judicial Review’: CJI Surya Kant Pushes Back as Sai Deepak Defends Religious Autonomy in Sabarimala Hearing
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    ‘No Need to Attack Judicial Review’: CJI Surya Kant Pushes Back as Sai Deepak Defends Religious Autonomy in Sabarimala Hearing

    The Supreme Court of India bench led by Surya Kant questioned arguments by J. Sai Deepak against judicial review of codified religious practices. The CJI stressed that once the State acts, courts cannot be completely excluded from reviewing its actions, even in matters of faith.

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    “No Excuse for Death on Roads”: Supreme Court Declares Safe Travel a Fundamental Right Under Article 21
    “No Excuse for Death on Roads”: Supreme Court Declares Safe Travel a Fundamental Right Under Article 21
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    “No Excuse for Death on Roads”: Supreme Court Declares Safe Travel a Fundamental Right Under Article 21

    The Supreme Court of India ruled that safe road travel is part of the Right to Life and issued strict nationwide highway safety directions. It warned that administrative or financial excuses cannot justify failure to protect human lives on roads.

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    Employees Not Eligible for Regularisation If Hired Without Advertisement or Interview: Supreme Court
    Employees Not Eligible for Regularisation If Hired Without Advertisement or Interview: Supreme Court
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    Employees Not Eligible for Regularisation If Hired Without Advertisement or Interview: Supreme Court

    Supreme Court of India ruled ad hoc employees without proper recruitment cannot be regularised under State policy. Bench of Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar upheld Haryana notifications, modifying earlier High Court decision.

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    Such Determinations Lie Within Legislature: Delhi High Court Rejects EWS Plea Seeking Age & Attempt Relaxation in Govt Jobs
    Such Determinations Lie Within Legislature: Delhi High Court Rejects EWS Plea Seeking Age & Attempt Relaxation in Govt Jobs
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    Such Determinations Lie Within Legislature: Delhi High Court Rejects EWS Plea Seeking Age & Attempt Relaxation in Govt Jobs

    Delhi High Court rejected plea by EWS candidates seeking parity in relaxations with SC, ST, OBC categories. Bench of Anil Kshetarpal and Amit Mahajan held policy decisions fall within legislative and executive domain.

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    Historic! Women’s 33% Reservation Law Comes Into Force on April 16: 940 Days After Lok Sabha Passed It
    Historic! Women’s 33% Reservation Law Comes Into Force on April 16: 940 Days After Lok Sabha Passed It
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    Historic! Women’s 33% Reservation Law Comes Into Force on April 16: 940 Days After Lok Sabha Passed It

    The Union government notified enforcement of The Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023, granting 33% reservation for women in legislatures. Effective April 16, measure mandates quota in Lok Sabha and state assemblies.

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    No Need To Be Emotional, Do Something Constructive: Supreme Court Declines Plea on Ashoka Chakra Guidelines
    No Need To Be Emotional, Do Something Constructive: Supreme Court Declines Plea on Ashoka Chakra Guidelines
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    No Need To Be Emotional, Do Something Constructive: Supreme Court Declines Plea on Ashoka Chakra Guidelines

    Supreme Court of India declined plea seeking guidelines on Ashoka Chakra display on national flag. Bench led by Surya Kant advised petitioner to pursue constructive steps, leaving decision to authorities.

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    India Embraces All Religions; It Has Never Declared Itself a Hindu State: Justice Kotiswar Singh
    India Embraces All Religions; It Has Never Declared Itself a Hindu State: Justice Kotiswar Singh
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    India Embraces All Religions; It Has Never Declared Itself a Hindu State: Justice Kotiswar Singh

    Justice N. Kotiswar Singh said India is not a religious state and highlighted the historical context of the term “Hindu.” He noted the Constitution embraces all faiths, describing “Hindu” as a geographical identifier linked to people beyond Indus.

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    Institutional Respect At Stake: SG Tushar Mehta Opposes Recusal Plea, Seeks Contempt Action Against Kejriwal In Court
    Institutional Respect At Stake: SG Tushar Mehta Opposes Recusal Plea, Seeks Contempt Action Against Kejriwal In Court
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    Institutional Respect At Stake: SG Tushar Mehta Opposes Recusal Plea, Seeks Contempt Action Against Kejriwal In Court

    Solicitor General Tushar Mehta urged the Delhi High Court to initiate contempt action against Arvind Kejriwal over recusal pleas. He termed allegations unfounded, stressing institutional respect and warning that yielding would set a harmful precedent for judicial independence.

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    Teesta Setalvad Case: Supreme Court Orders Three Judge Bench To Hear Passport Release Plea 
    Teesta Setalvad Case: Supreme Court Orders Three Judge Bench To Hear Passport Release Plea 
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    Teesta Setalvad Case: Supreme Court Orders Three Judge Bench To Hear Passport Release Plea 

    The Supreme Court directed that Teesta Setalvad’s plea for passport release be heard by a three judge bench. Noting her bail was granted by a similar bench, the court held parity in bench strength was appropriate for consideration.

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