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    Transfer All Stray Dog Policy Petitions to Supreme Court for Uniform Consideration: Kerala High Court Directs Registrar General
    Transfer All Stray Dog Policy Petitions to Supreme Court for Uniform Consideration: Kerala High Court Directs Registrar General
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    Transfer All Stray Dog Policy Petitions to Supreme Court for Uniform Consideration: Kerala High Court Directs Registrar General

    Today, On 11th September, Kerala High Court has directed the Registrar General to transfer all petitions related to stray dog policy to the Supreme Court for uniform consideration, but clarified that cases challenging compensation in stray dog attack matters will remain with it.

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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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    Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on 2018 PC Act Amendments Challenge: “How Does It Help Governance If Honest Decisions Are Targeted?”
    Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on 2018 PC Act Amendments Challenge: “How Does It Help Governance If Honest Decisions Are Targeted?”
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    Supreme Court Reserves Judgment on 2018 PC Act Amendments Challenge: “How Does It Help Governance If Honest Decisions Are Targeted?”

    Today, On 6th August, The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on petitions challenging the 2018 amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act. It questioned how governance benefits when honest decisions are attacked by frivolous online allegations against officers.

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    Consent Age Under POCSO| Supreme Court to Hear Case on Consensual Teenage Relationships on August 20
    Consent Age Under POCSO| Supreme Court to Hear Case on Consensual Teenage Relationships on August 20
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    Consent Age Under POCSO| Supreme Court to Hear Case on Consensual Teenage Relationships on August 20

    The Supreme Court will hear a key case on August 20 to decide whether the age of consent under the POCSO Act should be lowered or if exceptions can be made for consensual teenage relationships under the current law.

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    Centre Urges Supreme Court to Keep Age of Consent at 18: “To Preserve the Integrity of Child Protection Laws & Prioritize the Welfare of Minors”
    Centre Urges Supreme Court to Keep Age of Consent at 18: “To Preserve the Integrity of Child Protection Laws & Prioritize the Welfare of Minors”
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    Centre Urges Supreme Court to Keep Age of Consent at 18: “To Preserve the Integrity of Child Protection Laws & Prioritize the Welfare of Minors”

    Centre tells Supreme Court the age of consent must remain 18, stressing it is essential “to preserve the integrity of child protection laws and prioritize the welfare of minors.” Uniform enforcement is key, govt says.

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    Opinion Trading Platform Ban| "All 4 PILs Must Be Heard Here": Supreme Court Transfers Cases To Itself From 3 High Courts
    Opinion Trading Platform Ban| "All 4 PILs Must Be Heard Here": Supreme Court Transfers Cases To Itself From 3 High Courts
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    Opinion Trading Platform Ban| “All 4 PILs Must Be Heard Here”: Supreme Court Transfers Cases To Itself From 3 High Courts

    Today, 18th July, The Supreme Court ordered transfer of all four PILs seeking a ban on opinion trading platforms from Bombay, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh High Courts, stating, “All four PILs must be heard here” for uniform adjudication.

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    Supreme Court Warns: Municipal Bodies Will ‘Become Defunct’ Without Revenue, Cannot Deliver Basic Services
    Supreme Court Warns: Municipal Bodies Will ‘Become Defunct’ Without Revenue, Cannot Deliver Basic Services
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    Maharashtra Municipal Signboards| “Urdu Born in India, Can’t Be Tied to Any Religion”: Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court upheld the use of Urdu on Maharashtra municipal signboards, saying that Urdu is a language of the people and not connected to any religion. The Court added that there is no legal issue with using Urdu alongside Marathi.

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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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    Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant: Bar and Bench Must Work Together for Justice

    New Delhi, March 4: Supreme Court judge Justice Surya Kant emphasized that the Bar and the Bench are two essential parts of the justice system, both working towards a common goal—the pursuit of justice.

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    Supreme Court Rejects Karnataka's Plea to Classify Necrophilia as Rape: "It is the Responsibility of Parliament to Review the Issue"
    Supreme Court Rejects Karnataka's Plea to Classify Necrophilia as Rape: "It is the Responsibility of Parliament to Review the Issue"
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    Supreme Court Rejects Karnataka’s Plea to Classify Necrophilia as Rape: “It is the Responsibility of Parliament to Review the Issue”

    Today, On 4th January, The Supreme Court rejected Karnataka’s plea to classify necrophilia as rape under Section 375 of the IPC. Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah stated that making such legal changes is the responsibility of Parliament. The Bench emphasized that courts cannot expand the definition of rape beyond the existing legal framework. Any modification to the law must come through legislative action.

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