NEW DELHI: Former US President Donald Trump has taken his fight to end birthright citizenship in the United States to the Supreme Court. His executive order, signed on his first day in office, aimed to end birthright citizenship for children born to parents who are in the country illegally or on temporary visas like student, work, or tourist visas.
New Delhi, March 5: The Delhi High Court has issued a notice regarding a petition seeking the creation of a separate website for the Rouse Avenue Court. The petition, filed by lawyer Abhinav Garg, highlights the challenges faced by lawyers and litigants due to the absence of an independent online platform for this court.
Today, On 21st February, Partha Chatterjee’s latest petition heard by the Supreme Court, leading to a notice being issued to the CBI. He was arrested in July 2022 in connection with the recruitment scam. While some accused have been released, Chatterjee remains in jail. The court’s intervention could impact the ongoing legal proceedings.
Azam Khan and his son, Abdullah Azam Khan, will remain in jail even after securing bail from the Supreme Court. Legal hurdles are preventing their immediate release. The father-son duo is facing multiple cases, complicating their legal battle. Their continued detention has sparked political discussions.
NEW DELHI: Today, 4th Feb: The Supreme Court of India has clarified that High Courts can continue hearing petitions challenging the amendments made to the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This decision was made by a Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, Justice PV Sanjay Kumar, and Justice KV Viswanathan.
NEW DELHI: The Tamil Nadu government has decided to approach the Supreme Court to lift the temporary stay that prevents the creation of basic facilities on janmam lands in Gudalur, located in the Nilgiris district. Additionally, the State government will request the Supreme Court to allow cases related to the Tamil Nadu Gudalur Janmam Estates (Abolition and Conversion into Ryotwari) Act, 1969, to be heard separately from other pending cases.
NEW DELHI: On Monday, the Supreme Court temporarily stayed the criminal proceedings against Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Edappadi K Palaniswami. The case involved allegations that Palaniswami had submitted false information about his wealth and education in his election affidavit for the 2021 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.
Today, On 12th December, the Supreme Court instructed all courts to refrain from handling cases regarding surveys of religious sites under the Places of Worship Act, 1991. This decision seeks to maintain communal harmony and secularism while reviewing several petitions challenging the Act’s provisions, emphasizing legal consistency and caution in sensitive matters.
Today, On 12th December, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna directed that no additional suits be registered until the next hearing regarding the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which prohibits changes to religious structures from before India’s independence. Ongoing legal challenges question the Act’s constitutionality, emphasizing the importance of maintaining communal harmony.
Former Bombay High Court judge Gautam Patel discussed AI’s influence on copyright and trademark laws during the 5th Professor Shamnad Basheer Memorial Lecture. He examined issues of fair use, deepfakes, and the nature of AI as a creator or tool in intellectual property, raising critical questions about legal complexities and the originality of AI-generated works.
