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Kolkata rape and murder case | “Why is the progress so tardy?” Supreme Court asks West Bengal government

The bench reviewed the CBI’s fourth status report in the case and stressed that the deceased doctor’s identity be protected

R. Sai Spandana

30th Sep 2024

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Supreme Court on Child Pornography

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Supreme Court holds that viewing, storing and possessing ‘child pornography’ is punishable under POCSO Act; overturns Madras HC decision

With this decision, India joins an exclusive club of jurisdictions which have explicitly criminalised watching child pornographic material

Sushovan Patnaik

24th Sep 2024

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doctors

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Kolkata rape and murder case | Women doctors want equal opportunities, not concessions, says Supreme Court

Junior doctors informed the bench that they would return to work if “confidence-building” measures are undertaken by the state government

R. Sai Spandana

17th Sep 2024

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doctors

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Kolkata rape and murder case | No coercive action against protesting doctors who return to work, says Supreme Court

The bench also reviewed the CBI’s status report and directed the National Task Force to factor in concerns of doctors and other stakeholders

R. Sai Spandana

22nd Aug 2024

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suo moto

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Special Benches and suo moto hearings

The sub-classification decision has dominated Supreme Court coverage but here’s a recap of other noteworthy developments in August so far

R. Sai Spandana

11th Aug 2024

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NEET leak

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Supreme Court refuses to cancel 2024 NEET UG exam due to insufficient evidence of “systemic” leak

The Court held that a retest would have “cascading effects” on medical education and prejudice students from marginalised communities

Sushovan Patnaik

23rd Jul 2024

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NEET

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‘Private operators’ and coaching centres tampered with the 2024 NEET UG exam, argue petitioners

The Court directed a three-member expert body from IIT Delhi to clarify the position of an ambiguous question in this year’s NEET exam

Sushovan Patnaik

22nd Jul 2024

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Chandigarh mayoral ballot

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Supreme Court declares AAP’s Kuldeep Kumar as the Mayor of Chandigarh; sets aside old election results

The Bench led by the Chief Justice held the Presiding Officer accountable for ballot tampering and directed a show cause notice to be issued

R. Sai Spandana

20th Feb 2024

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Supreme Court Sets up Oversight Mechanisms to Supervise Violence Mitigation in Manipur

The Court appointed a committee of retired High Court judges and an independent former IPS Officer to oversee multiple issues in Manipur

Advay Vora

7th Aug 2023

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Supreme Court Rebukes Manipur Police Over Flawed Investigation

The Supreme Court directed the Manipur government to give a detailed breakdown of 6,523 FIRs filed in the violence.

Advay Vora

2nd Aug 2023

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Next 8 Chief Justices of India

If the seniority principle is followed, these 8 Judges will lead the Supreme Court of India as Chief Justice till 2031.

R. Sai Spandana

26th Jun 2023

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SCO Shorts: Shiv Sena’s Floor Test in Maharashtra

SC refuses to delay the impending Maharashtra floor test. Uddhav Thackarey promptly resigns as CM.

Ayushi Saraogi and Gauri Kashyap

30th Jun 2022

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