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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
30th Sep 2024
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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
24th Sep 2024
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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
17th Sep 2024
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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
22nd Aug 2024
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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
11th Aug 2024
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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
23rd Jul 2024
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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
22nd Jul 2024
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
30th Jun 2022
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