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    Are You the Chief Priest of the Country?: Supreme Court Slams Indian Young Lawyers Association Over Sabarimala Temple PIL
    Are You the Chief Priest of the Country?: Supreme Court Slams Indian Young Lawyers Association Over Sabarimala Temple PIL
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    Are You Chief Priest of the Country?: Supreme Court Slams Indian Young Lawyers Association Over Sabarimala Temple PIL

    Today, On 5th May, The Supreme Court asked “Are you the chief priest of the country?” while criticising the Indian Young Lawyers Association’s 2006 PIL against restrictions on women aged 10 to 50 entering Kerala’s Sabarimala Temple. The court called the petition amounted to an abuse of process of law.

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    Sabarimala Reference Row| We Respect Authors And Thinkers, But Cannot Rely on WhatsApp University: Supreme Court
    Sabarimala Reference Row| We Respect Authors And Thinkers, But Cannot Rely on WhatsApp University: Supreme Court
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    Sabarimala Reference Row| We Respect Authors And Thinkers, But Cannot Rely on WhatsApp University: Supreme Court

    Today, On 23rd April, The Supreme Court said it respects the views of all distinguished authors and thinkers but cannot rely on information from “WhatsApp University.” The nine-judge Constitution bench made this remark while hearing petitions on discrimination against women and religious freedom issues.

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    Sabarimala Row: “Can Constitutional Morality Justify Social Reform Laws?”: Supreme Court Raises Big Question on Religious Freedom
    Sabarimala Row: “Can Constitutional Morality Justify Social Reform Laws?”: Supreme Court Raises Big Question on Religious Freedom
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    Sabarimala Row: “Can Constitutional Morality Justify Social Reform Laws?”: Supreme Court Raises Big Question on Religious Freedom

    The Supreme Court is examining whether the State can use constitutional morality and Directive Principles to justify laws reforming religious practices. The debate in the Sabarimala reference case may redefine the balance between religious freedom and equality in India.

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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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    Landmark Rulings on Adultery & Same-Sex Relations Are 'Not a Good Law': Centre Urges Supreme Court
    Landmark Rulings on Adultery & Same-Sex Relations Are 'Not a Good Law': Centre Urges Supreme Court
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    Landmark Rulings on Adultery & Same-Sex Relations Are ‘Not a Good Law’: Centre Urges Supreme Court

    The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the landmark rulings decriminalising adultery and consensual same-sex relationships were based on a subjective interpretation of “constitutional morality” and should now be declared “not a good law” by the Court.

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    BREAKING | Sabarimala Reference Row | What Was Once Immoral or Obscene Is No Longer Regarded So: Justice B V Nagarathna
    BREAKING | Sabarimala Reference Row | What Was Once Immoral or Obscene Is No Longer Regarded So: Justice B V Nagarathna
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    BREAKING | Sabarimala Reference Row | What Was Once Immoral or Obscene Is No Longer Regarded So: Justice B V Nagarathna

    During the Supreme Court of India hearing on the Sabarimala Temple issue, Justice Nagarathna highlighted how society’s views on morality have evolved over time. Her remark signals a major constitutional shift in how courts may assess religious practices and gender equality.

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    Sabarimala Row Back in Spotlight: Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Women’s Entry & Religious Freedom Clash
    Sabarimala Row Back in Spotlight: Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Women’s Entry & Religious Freedom Clash
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    Sabarimala Row Back in Spotlight: Supreme Court Begins Hearing on Women’s Entry & Religious Freedom Clash

    A nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court has started hearing key petitions on women’s entry into religious places, including Sabarimala Temple. The case will decide the balance between gender equality and religious freedom under Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution.

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    “Targeting Any Community Is Constitutionally Impermissible”: Supreme Court Warns Public Figures in Landmark Free Speech Ruling
    “Targeting Any Community Is Constitutionally Impermissible”: Supreme Court Warns Public Figures in Landmark Free Speech Ruling
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    “Targeting Any Community Is Constitutionally Impermissible”: Supreme Court Warns Public Figures in Landmark Free Speech Ruling

    The Supreme Court of India has ruled that public figures holding high constitutional offices cannot target any community based on religion, caste, language or region. The Court stressed that freedom of speech cannot be misused to vilify or denigrate any section of society.

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    Supreme Court Slams ‘Disturbing Trend’, Refuses Plea Against Himanta Biswa Sarma Over ‘Miya’ Remarks Before Assam Polls
    Supreme Court Slams ‘Disturbing Trend’, Refuses Plea Against Himanta Biswa Sarma Over ‘Miya’ Remarks Before Assam Polls
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    Supreme Court Slams ‘Disturbing Trend’, Refuses Plea Against Himanta Biswa Sarma Over ‘Miya’ Remarks Before Assam Polls

    The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea seeking action against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over his alleged ‘Miya’ remarks, calling direct petitions before elections a “disturbing trend.” The Court directed petitioners to approach the Guwahati High Court instead.

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    Transfer of Judge is For the Better Administration of Justice, Government Can Have No Say: SC Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
    Transfer of Judge is For the Better Administration of Justice, Government Can Have No Say: SC Justice Ujjal Bhuyan
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    Transfer of Judge is For the Better Administration of Justice, Government Can Have No Say: SC Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

    Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan emphasised that judicial transfers are solely for the better administration of justice and fall entirely within the judiciary’s domain. He warned that any government involvement in judge transfers undermines judicial independence and constitutional morality.

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