Sabarimala women entry case: Supreme Court forms nine-judge bench for hearing on 7 April

The Supreme Court of India is about to begin hearings in the long-pending Sabarimala temple entry case, along with a series of related cases. The nine-judge Constitution Bench’s proceedings are anticipated to review major questions related to essential religious practices, equality, and constitutional morality, ANI reported. The apex court scheduled hearings to start at 10:30…

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Supreme Court rejects Justice Yashwant Varma’s challenge to parliamentary probe panel’s validity

The Supreme Court of India on 16 January dismissed a petition filed by Yashwant Varma, an Allahabad High Court judge, challenging the constitutionality of a parliamentary committee constituted to inquire into corruption allegations against him, according to news agency. ANI. Justice Varma had questioned the validity of the committee established by the Speaker of the…

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US lawmakers write to Indian envoy for Umar Khalid’s fair and timely trial in line with international law

A group of US lawmakers, including Jim McGovern and Jamie Raskinhas, sent a letter to India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, calling for a fair and timely trial for activist Umar Khalid in “according with international law”. The eight lawmakers flagged concerns over the “prolonged pre-trial detention of individuals charged in connection with…

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