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OTT Platforms Under Supreme Court Lens for ‘Obscene Content’; Legislative Action on the Horizon?
28 Apr

OTT Platforms Under Supreme Court Lens for ‘Obscene Content’; Legislative Action on the Horizon?

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, India,
New Delhi (National Times): India's Supreme Court on Monday cracked the whip on OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Alt Balaji, responding to a PIL that flagged a torrent of unchecked obscene material reaching even the youngest digital users. Advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, arguing for the petitioners, lamented that the online world had become a free-for-all for explicit content without oversight. The Supreme Court took the plea seriously, with Justice Gavai openly urging the government to "do something legislative" to curb the menace. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta didn’t mince words either, stating that some programs contained such extreme perversity…
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Nishikant Dubey Slams Supreme Court’s Law-Making Role, Sparks Political Clash
19 Apr

Nishikant Dubey Slams Supreme Court’s Law-Making Role, Sparks Political Clash

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
New Delhi, April 19: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has reignited the debate over the separation of powers by stating that Parliament might as well be shut down if the Supreme Court continues to make laws. His remarks followed the apex court's decision to examine the Waqf (Amendment) Act, prompting the Centre to put parts of it on hold. Dubey expressed concern that the judiciary is increasingly stepping into the legislature's domain, citing examples where the court nullified key laws passed by Parliament.He pointed to cases like the scrapping of Section 66A of the IT Act and the decriminalization of homosexuality…
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Centre Playing Politics Over Waqf Issue, Says Kharge Amid SC Review
19 Apr

Centre Playing Politics Over Waqf Issue, Says Kharge Amid SC Review

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPolitics, , , ,
New Delhi, April 19, 2025 — Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the central government of stoking communal tension by bringing up the issue of “Waqf by user” just as the Supreme Court is hearing challenges related to the Waqf Act. He alleged that the move is an intentional attempt to provoke disputes over religious endowment properties, particularly those under Muslim custodianship.Addressing the press, Kharge claimed that the ruling BJP is targeting Waqf institutions to divide communities and shift attention from key national issues like unemployment, inflation, and corruption. “This is part of a larger agenda. By unnecessarily raking up…
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SC Extends Time for Election Commission to Reply in Jairam Ramesh’s PIL on Rule Amendments
17 Apr

SC Extends Time for Election Commission to Reply in Jairam Ramesh’s PIL on Rule Amendments

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi, April 17, 2025 — The Supreme Court on Thursday gave the Election Commission of India three more weeks to respond to a Public Interest Litigation filed by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. The PIL challenges changes to Rule 93 of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which allegedly restrict public access to key electoral records.A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna had earlier asked the Centre and the Election Commission to file their responses by January 15. However, senior advocate Maninder Singh, appearing for the Election Commission, sought more time to submit a detailed reply. The court has…
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VP Dhankhar Slams SC Ruling on Presidential Timelines, Warns Against ‘Judicial Overreach’
17 Apr

VP Dhankhar Slams SC Ruling on Presidential Timelines, Warns Against ‘Judicial Overreach’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, ,
New Delhi, April 17, 2025: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has sharply criticised the Supreme Court’s recent directive mandating a three-month deadline for the President to act on Bills referred by governors. Addressing a gathering of Rajya Sabha interns on Thursday, Dhankhar questioned the judiciary’s expanding role, cautioning against what he described as a trend of judges assuming legislative and executive powers.“There is a directive to the President by a recent judgment. Where are we heading? What is happening in the country?” he asked, expressing alarm over the perceived judicial encroachment on executive functions. The Vice President emphasised that the Constitution…
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CJI Sanjiv Khanna Recommends Justice B.R. Gavai as His Successor
16 Apr

CJI Sanjiv Khanna Recommends Justice B.R. Gavai as His Successor

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, ,
New Delhi, April 16, 2025: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has officially recommended Justice B.R. Gavai as his successor, setting the stage for a historic transition in the country's top judicial office. The recommendation was sent to the central government on Tuesday, in line with the convention that the outgoing CJI names the senior-most judge in the Supreme Court as their successor.Justice Gavai, currently the second-most senior judge, is poised to become India’s 51st Chief Justice. His elevation will be significant—not only for its adherence to seniority but also because he will be only the second Dalit CJI in…
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Supreme Court Questions Centre on Allowing Muslims in Hindu Trusts Amid Waqf Act Row
16 Apr

Supreme Court Questions Centre on Allowing Muslims in Hindu Trusts Amid Waqf Act Row

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia,
New Delhi, April 16, 2025: As the Supreme Court began hearing multiple petitions against the controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, it posed a sharp question to the Centre on Wednesday—would it be open to allowing Muslims in Hindu religious trusts, just as the amended law permits non-Muslims on Waqf boards?A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, with Justices Sanjay Kumar and K V Viswanathan, took up 72 petitions, including those filed by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), and other political and religious groups. The bench emphasized two key questions: whether the court…
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Actor Vijay Moves Supreme Court, Challenges Constitutional Validity of Waqf Act
13 Apr

Actor Vijay Moves Supreme Court, Challenges Constitutional Validity of Waqf Act

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
National Times Bureau; Tamil superstar Vijay has approached the Supreme Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf Act, stirring a new legal and political debate nationwide. The actor, known for his outspoken views and growing influence beyond cinema, filed a petition arguing that the Waqf Act gives "arbitrary and unchecked powers" to Waqf Boards, allowing them to claim properties without due process.Vijay’s petition states that the current provisions violate citizens’ fundamental rights, especially the right to equality and property. He specifically questions how Waqf Boards are able to list lands as Waqf properties without informing or hearing the actual…
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Centre Files Supreme Court Caveat as Opposition Mounts Against Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
08 Apr

Centre Files Supreme Court Caveat as Opposition Mounts Against Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, ,
NEW DELHI, April 9, 2025 — The Centre on Tuesday filed a caveat in the Supreme Court seeking to be heard before any stay is granted on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, following a flurry of petitions challenging its constitutional validity. The move comes amid mounting opposition from political parties and Muslim organisations, who claim the law infringes on religious freedom.By filing the caveat, the government aims to prevent the possibility of an ex-parte interim stay. The Supreme Court is expected to take up the matter on April 15, as per the computer-generated listing.On Monday, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv…
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Supreme Court to Consider Urgent Hearing on Pleas Against Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025
07 Apr

Supreme Court to Consider Urgent Hearing on Pleas Against Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi, April 7, 2025 — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to consider urgent listing of multiple petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which received presidential assent from Droupadi Murmu on April 5.Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud responded after senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, mentioned the matter for immediate hearing. “All the matters will be placed before me in the afternoon,” said CJI Chandrachud, advising lawyers to follow listing procedures already in place.Nearly a dozen petitions have been filed so far, with more expected as backlash intensifies. Among the petitioners are the All…
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