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    Supreme Court refuses plea by Maoist leader Basavaraju’s kin: “Even ashes not returned,” says lawyer
    Supreme Court refuses plea by Maoist leader Basavaraju’s kin: “Even ashes not returned,” says lawyer
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    “Judiciary Does Not Hold Keys to Every Problem”: Centre Warns Supreme Court on Overstepping Powers

    The Centre told the Supreme Court that fixing timelines for President and Governors to act on Bills would upset the constitutional balance, stressing such powers are “non-justiciable.” SG Tushar Mehta warned that judicial overreach could trigger “constitutional disorder.”

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    Supreme Court refuses plea by Maoist leader Basavaraju’s kin: “Even ashes not returned,” says lawyer
    Supreme Court refuses plea by Maoist leader Basavaraju’s kin: “Even ashes not returned,” says lawyer
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    Centre Warns of ‘Constitutional Chaos’ on Governors’ Timeline Order: “Supreme Court Cannot Amend or Defeat Constitution Makers’ Intent”

    The Centre has warned the Supreme Court that fixing a timeline for Governors may create “constitutional chaos,” stressing that even under Article 142, the Court cannot amend or override the original intent of the Constitution makers.

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    Supreme Court Halts UP Govt’s Banke Bihari Ordinance – Appoints Ex-High Court Judge to Lead Temple Management Panel
    Supreme Court Halts UP Govt’s Banke Bihari Ordinance – Appoints Ex-High Court Judge to Lead Temple Management Panel
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    Banke Bihari Temple Case| “Will Modify the Part of the Judgment Which Affects You & Form a Committee Headed by HC Judge”: Supreme Court

    Today, On 8th August, in Banke Bihari Temple Case, The Supreme Court said it “will modify the part of the judgment which affects you” and also “form a committee headed by HC judge,” while granting liberty to challenge the affected portion.

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    Banke Bihari Temple Case | Allahabad High Court Defers Case Hearing to August 26
    Banke Bihari Temple Case | Allahabad High Court Defers Case Hearing to August 26
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    Banke Bihari Temple Case | Allahabad High Court Defers Case Hearing to August 26

    The Allahabad High Court deferred the Bankey Bihari temple case to August 26 after being told the Trust Ordinance is under challenge in the Supreme Court. In the Gyanvapi ASI survey matter, hearing is on September 23.

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    "Is the Judiciary the New Political Arena?" – Arati Sathe’s Appointment as High Court Judge Triggers Uproar
    "Is the Judiciary the New Political Arena?" – Arati Sathe’s Appointment as High Court Judge Triggers Uproar
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    “Is the Judiciary the New Political Arena?” – Arati Sathe’s Appointment as High Court Judge Triggers Uproar

    Ex-BJP spokesperson Arati Sathe’s appointment as Bombay High Court judge draws flak.
    Opposition questions judicial neutrality, demands her removal.

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    Supreme Court Halts UP Govt’s Banke Bihari Ordinance – Appoints Ex-High Court Judge to Lead Temple Management Panel
    Supreme Court Halts UP Govt’s Banke Bihari Ordinance – Appoints Ex-High Court Judge to Lead Temple Management Panel
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    Banke Bihari Temple Case | “Suggest Name of Ex-High Court Judge to Head Temple Committee”: Supreme Court

    Today, On 5th August, The Supreme Court asked both parties to suggest the name of a former High Court judge to head a temporary committee for managing Banke Bihari Temple’s administration until the legal dispute over the ordinance is resolved.

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    Supreme Court Halts UP Govt’s Banke Bihari Ordinance – Appoints Ex-High Court Judge to Lead Temple Management Panel
    Supreme Court Halts UP Govt’s Banke Bihari Ordinance – Appoints Ex-High Court Judge to Lead Temple Management Panel
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    Banke Bihari Temple Case | “A Public Temple Can’t Be Run Without Hearing Affected Parties”: Supreme Court Slams UP Govt, Proposes Recall of Order Allowing Use of Temple Funds

    Today, On 4th August, In the Banke Bihari Temple case, the Supreme Court criticised the UP government for acting without hearing all sides, stating, “A public temple can’t be run without hearing affected parties,” and proposed recalling the order allowing fund use.

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    Supreme Court Halts UP Govt’s Banke Bihari Ordinance – Appoints Ex-High Court Judge to Lead Temple Management Panel
    Supreme Court Halts UP Govt’s Banke Bihari Ordinance – Appoints Ex-High Court Judge to Lead Temple Management Panel
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    Banke Bihari Temple Case | “How Many Temples Taken Over by Law?”: Supreme Court to Hear UP’s Takeover Ordinance Next Week

    The Supreme Court will hear next week a petition challenging the Uttar Pradesh ordinance taking over Banke Bihari Temple’s management. “How many temples taken over by law?” the bench asked while seeking data on similar cases nationwide.

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    Supreme Court Steps In As FMGs Fight For Rightful Stipend In Gujarat Internship Row
    Supreme Court Steps In As FMGs Fight For Rightful Stipend In Gujarat Internship Row
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    Banke Bihari Temple Panel Moves Supreme Court Against UP Govt’s ‘Mala Fide’ Ordinance

    Banke Bihari temple’s management committee has challenged a UP government ordinance in the Supreme Court, calling it unconstitutional. The plea claims the move bypasses judicial proceedings and violates separation of powers.

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    BREAKING | Assent To Bills | Day 3 | Governor Not a Postman, Has to Use Wisdom: Supreme Court Hears Battle Over Article 200
    BREAKING | Assent To Bills | Day 3 | Governor Not a Postman, Has to Use Wisdom: Supreme Court Hears Battle Over Article 200
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    BREAKING | “Will List This Next Week & Hear This Mid August”: CJI Gavai Issues Notice to Union & All States on Presidential Reference Regarding Bill Assent Timelines

    Today, On 22nd July, CJI B.R. Gavai said, “We will list this next week and hear this mid August,” as the Supreme Court issued notices to the Union and all States on the President’s reference over timelines for Bill assent.

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