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United States Supreme Court, Weekly Digest, Saturday, May 19

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Supreme Court Rules for Google, Twitter on Terror-Related Content In a highly anticipated ruling, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in favor of Google, Twitter, and other tech companies in a case involving allegations that they facilitated terrorist attacks by allowing extremist content on their platforms. The court concluded that the families of the …

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JKL High Court Rundown | Week 2 of May

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Ashok Kumar v. Central Bureau of Investigation Snapshot Ashok Kumar, a 53-year-old government employee, and Jaisuriya Sharma, a 27-year-old unemployed individual, residents of Pallanwalla, Jammu, had been arrested and were currently lodged in District Jail Amphalla, Jammu. They had filed a bail application under Section 439 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in response …

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U.S. Supreme Court Dismisses Title 42 Border Expulsions Dispute

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The U.S. Supreme Court made a significant decision on Thursday, dismissing a case that revolved around the controversial Title 42 policy. This policy, which was initially introduced under former President Donald Trump’s administration, enabled American officials to expel hundreds of thousands of migrants swiftly at the U.S.-Mexican border. Republicans had sought to uphold this policy, …

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Dubai’s Sukoon Secures Majority Stake in Ascana, Completes Acquisition

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Sukoon, previously known as Oman Insurance Company, has successfully finalized its acquisition of a significant 93.0432% stake in Arabian Scandinavian Insurance Company P.S.C. (ASCANA). The deal, facilitated through Dubai Clear, marks a significant milestone for Sukoon as it expands its presence in the insurance sector. The agreement, originally inked in December 2022, solidifies Sukoon’s position …

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NON-AFFILIATION POLICY

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I. Introduction 1.1 Court Cast is a community initiative that provides a platform for the legal fraternity worldwide. This Non-Affiliation Policy outlines the operational principles of Court Cast, emphasizing our independent, non-competitive, and non-affiliated nature. II. Core Nature and Mission 2.1 Court Cast is a free, open-source community initiative dedicated to legal research and practice. …

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Appointment of Law Officers in the Srinagar Wing of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh

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The Government of Jammu and Kashmir, Department of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, has announced the appointment of new Law Officers in the Srinagar wing of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The decision comes with Government Order No. 5536-JK(LD) of 2023, issued on May 17, 2023. Under the newly sanctioned order, …

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Commonwealth Law Conference 2023

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Commonwealth Law Conference is taking place from 24 May 2023 to 25 May 2023. Commonwealth Law Conference is a trade show bienal held in Goa. Usually in the month of May.

Implications of the Judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 871 of 2021 (Sanjeet Kumar Singh @ Munna Kumar Singh v. State of Chhattisgarh)

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The Supreme Court of India, in its judgment in Criminal Appeal No. 871 of 2021, delivered on August 30, 2022, addressed several crucial aspects related to the prosecution under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (NDPS Act). The case involved the conviction of the appellant under Section 20(b)(ii)(C) of the NDPS Act for …

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Adherence to Procedural Safeguards and Evidentiary Rules in Narcotics Cases: Lessons from Tarsem Singh vs. State of Punjab (CRA-S Nos.1441, 1192 & 1587-SB of 2016)

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This comprehensive practice note aims to provide lawyers in Kashmir with valuable insights and guidelines on the significance of complying with legal requirements in narcotics cases. Drawing from the judgment in the case of Tarsem Singh vs. State of Punjab, this note underscores the paramount importance of strict adherence to procedural safeguards and evidentiary rules …

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Allowing Plaintiffs to Testify as Witnesses at a Later Stage in Civil Suits: Analysis of Recent Legal Precedents

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ORIGIN OF REQUEST: COURT CAST KASHMIR WHATSAPP GROUP REQUESTER: FAYAZ NABI (Lawyer) FIRST RESPONDER: UMAR MUSHTAQ (Lawyer) CONTRIBUTOR(S): UMAR MUSHTAQ (Lawyer) DATE OF PUBLICATION: 15 May, 2023 DELIVERY METHOD: WHATSAPP This practice note has been issued to address the growing need for guidance on allowing plaintiffs to testify as witnesses at a later stage in …

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