In a landmark ruling on December 11, 2023, the Supreme Court has directed the Union Government to fast-track the reinstatement of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, excluding the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Constitution Bench, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and …
In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court, while upholding the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370, underscored Parliament’s authority to carve out Union Territories from existing states. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, leading a Constitution Bench, upheld the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act of 2019, which resulted in the …
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In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court has validated the Union Government’s 2019 move to abolish the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370. The constitutional bench, featuring CJI DY Chandrachud, and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant, delved into the intricacies of the Constitution, particularly the Constitution …
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In a landmark verdict on the Article 370 case, the Supreme Court has unequivocally declared executive notifications insufficient for amending substantive provisions of the Constitution. The court emphasized that amendments must adhere to the prescribed procedure outlined in Article 368, necessitating the passage of an amendment bill in Parliament with the stipulated majority. The Constitution …
The U.S. Supreme Court chose not to revisit its earlier decision supporting protective “bubble” zones around abortion clinics, dismissing a challenge brought by a Catholic woman from New York. The woman, Debra Vitagliano, contested a now-repealed Westchester County law that restricted protests and “sidewalk counseling” near abortion clinics following the court’s national abortion rights reversal …
In a decisive move, the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s governing board has appointed Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, a distinguished law firm, to spearhead an independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and the prevailing workplace culture within the agency. This revelation was disclosed by the top bank regulator on Monday. Renowned for their …
In a pivotal decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has chosen not to entertain a challenge to Washington state’s prohibition of “conversion therapy” for minors, a therapy aimed at altering sexual orientation or gender identity. The case, initiated by Brian Tingley, a Christian therapist who argued that the 2018 law infringed upon his freedom of speech, …
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In a bold move that defies industry norms, Susman Godfrey, a prominent U.S. litigation firm, has announced unprecedented year-end bonuses for its associates. The firm revealed on Monday that it will distribute seniority-based bonuses ranging from $140,000 to an astonishing $360,000, outshining the bonuses offered by many of its larger competitors. This remarkable decision sees …
In a legal spectacle that kicked off on Monday, the U.S. federal judiciary found itself under the spotlight as Caryn Strickland, a former public defender from the Western District of North Carolina, brought forth allegations of mishandling her sexual harassment complaint. The trial, overseen remotely by Judge William Young from Boston, delves into accusations that …
In a bold move by the U.S. special counsel, Jack Smith, a fast-track review plea was submitted to the Supreme Court on Monday, requesting a prompt assessment of Donald Trump’s claim of immunity against federal charges related to the alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. The Supreme Court, acknowledging the urgency of the …
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