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    JEE (Main) 2025 Controversy: Student Moves Delhi High Court Over Major Evaluation Errors
    JEE (Main) 2025 Controversy: Student Moves Delhi High Court Over Major Evaluation Errors
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    JEE-Advanced 2025 | “Courts Should Be Cautious When Interfering in Academic Matters”: SC Dismisses Students’ Plea Over Attempts

    Today, 21st April, The Supreme Court has dismissed students’ plea regarding the number of attempts for the JEE-Advanced 2025 exam. The court emphasized that “courts should be cautious when interfering in academic matters.”

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    [Centre Vs. Supreme Court] How the Centre Pre-Empted Adverse Supreme Court Orders: Waqf Act, Sedition Law & Article 370 Cases Explained
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    [Centre Vs. Supreme Court] How the Centre Pre-Empted Adverse Supreme Court Orders: Waqf Act, Sedition Law & Article 370 Cases Explained

    The Central Government has decided to temporarily suspend two controversial provisions of the Waqf Act, 2025, following indications from the Supreme Court about a potential stay on them. This pattern of reassessment arises when the Centre anticipates unfavorable court rulings, helping it maintain influence over contentious laws amid ongoing legal scrutiny.

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    “File Intervention Application If You Have New Grounds"
    “File Intervention Application If You Have New Grounds"
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    Waqf Amendment Act Challenge | “We Will Not Appoint Non-Muslims To Waqf Boards, De-Notify Existing Waqf For Now”: Centre Tells Supreme Court

    Today, On 17th April, The Centre informed the Supreme Court that it will not appoint non-Muslims to Waqf boards and will de-notify existing Waqfs for the time being. This statement came during the ongoing challenge to the Waqf Amendment Act, as the government assured no changes will occur until further directions from the court.

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    CJI Khanna's One Controversial Verdict During His Tenure: The Waqf Act Amendment 2025 Explained
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    Waqf Amendment Act Challenge, Day 2 | “No Waqf Appointments, No Change In Status Until Next Hearing”: Centre to Supreme Court

    Today, On 17th April, The Centre assured the Supreme Court that there will be “no Waqf appointments, no change in status until the next hearing,” and confirmed that no non-Muslims would be appointed to Waqf boards for now.

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    Kapil Sibal Slams Waqf Law 2025 In Supreme Court: "State Officer Acting as Judge in Own Cause Is Unconstitutional"
    Kapil Sibal Slams Waqf Law 2025 In Supreme Court: "State Officer Acting as Judge in Own Cause Is Unconstitutional"
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    Kapil Sibal Slams Waqf Law 2025 In Supreme Court: “State Officer Acting as Judge in Own Cause Is Unconstitutional”

    Today, On 16th April, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, arguing before the Supreme Court, strongly opposed the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. He said allowing a state-appointed Collector to decide if a property is waqf makes the officer a “judge in his own cause”, which is unconstitutional.

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    Waqf Row | “When We Sit Here, We Lose Our Religion”: CJI Khanna Hits Back When SG Mehta Says "Your Lordships Cannot Hear This Case"
    Waqf Row | “When We Sit Here, We Lose Our Religion”: CJI Khanna Hits Back When SG Mehta Says "Your Lordships Cannot Hear This Case"
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    Waqf Row | “When We Sit Here, We Lose Our Religion”: CJI Khanna Hits Back When SG Mehta Says “Your Lordships Cannot Hear This Case”

    Today, On 16th April, During the Waqf Amendment Act hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta’s remark” Then this bench also cannot hear the case” created a sharp response from the Supreme Court, which questioned the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf bodies and pressed the Centre for clarity.

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    [Centre Vs. Supreme Court] How the Centre Pre-Empted Adverse Supreme Court Orders: Waqf Act, Sedition Law & Article 370 Cases Explained
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    Waqf Amendment Act | “Undoing ‘Waqf by User’ Will Create Problems”: Supreme Court

    Today, On 16th April, The Supreme Court, while examining the Waqf Amendment Act, remarked that undoing the concept of ‘waqf by user’ would create huge problems. The Court highlighted the serious impact but did not grant interim relief.

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    BREAKING | “Not Considering Stay (of the Act)”: CJI Khanna Over Waqf Amendment Act Challenge

    Today, On 16th April, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna clarified during the hearing that the Supreme Court is “not considering stay (of the Act)” at this stage. The bench will first examine the legal and constitutional issues before deciding on any interim relief.

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    2018 Sukma Encounter | 'Peace Process Is Underway': SC Defers Plea for Investigation
    2018 Sukma Encounter | 'Peace Process Is Underway': SC Defers Plea for Investigation
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    2018 Sukma Encounter | ‘Peace Process Is Underway’: SC Defers Plea for Investigation

    Today, On 8th April, The Supreme Court has deferred hearing a plea seeking an investigation into the 2018 Sukma encounter. The Court noted, “The peace process is underway,” and highlighted recent developments, including the surrender of 26 individuals. The observation indicates judicial caution amid ongoing reconciliation efforts in the region. The matter is likely to be taken up again in July.

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    Judiciary Directly Connects with Citizens: CJI Sanjiv Khanna

    Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna highlighted the judiciary’s unique connection with citizens during an event celebrating 75 years of India’s Constitution. He emphasized easy access for the public to raise grievances against the state and underscored the importance of both judges and lawyers in the judiciary’s functioning.

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