Kansas voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to switch from gubernatorial appointment to electing state Supreme Court justices. Conservatives, citing disagreements on abortion, school funding, and the death penalty, push for the change, while opponents warn of increased partisanship and a power grab.
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan of the Supreme Court questioned the lack of transparency in the collegium's judicial appointment decisions, citing recent resolutions without stated reasons. He emphasized citizens' right to know deliberations, speaking at the launch of a Judicial Transparency Index report by the JALDI Initiative.
The DMK has moved the Supreme Court, seeking directions for Karnataka to immediately release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, citing the 2018 verdict and CWMA's recent order for 3,500 cusecs daily for 15 days. Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar appealed to protesters to withdraw agitation, emphasizing compliance with judicial orders while protecting farmers' interests.
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging Muslim polygamy, arguing it violates constitutional rights and seeking stronger protection for women. This plea will be heard alongside other challenges to Muslim personal law.
The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill granting physicians final authority on late-term abortions, aiming to prevent women from being denied care. Sent to Governor Maura Healey, the legislation removes a prescriptive list of reasons, replacing it with a doctor's professional judgment. Opponents argue it could allow abortions until birth.
US-Präsident Donald Trump will vor dem Obersten Gerichtshof umfassende Änderungen im Wahlrecht durchsetzen, um die Entscheidung einer unteren Instanz auszusetzen, die seine Regierung daran hinderte, Wählerdatenbanken zu erheben und neue Briefwahlregeln umzusetzen.
US President Donald Trump and the Justice Department are appealing to the Supreme Court to overturn an $83 million defamation verdict awarded to writer E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of sexual assault in 1996. Trump claims presidential immunity and protection under the Westfall Act for statements made during his presidency.
林雪峰，前國民黨籍嘉義市議員候選人，因接受中國資金組織團遊操控2024年總統選票，最高法院維持四年有期徒刑判決，認定其違反《反滲透法》等法律。
The U.S. imposes new tariffs on 60 economies, citing failure to enforce bans on goods produced with forced labor, affecting nearly 99.4% of U.S. imports.
After the Supreme Court rejected his preferred tariff route, President Trump's administration implemented new tariffs on major trading partners, citing forced labor concerns, and levied fees on Canadian imports, demonstrating a defiant commitment to protectionist trade policies despite public frustration.
President Trump imposes new 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners, citing inadequate enforcement of forced labor bans. These Section 301 tariffs replace expiring temporary levies, drawing criticism from critics and affected countries like Brazil and Chile.
The Trump administration announced new tariffs on 60 economies, including the EU, effective July 24, citing forced labor in imported goods. Critics view the move as a legal workaround for broad tariff programs previously struck down by the Supreme Court, utilizing Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
Rivian has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and its commissioner, seeking a full refund on tariffs paid under President Trump's "Liberation Day" taxes, which the Supreme Court later deemed unconstitutional. The automaker expects tens of millions in refunds while rolling out its R2 SUV.
The Supertech Twin Towers in Noida were demolished in 2022 after the Supreme Court upheld their illegal construction. Four years later, the legal dispute continues, now focused on refunding homebuyers amidst Supertech's insolvency, with a Supreme Court plea postponed to July 2026.
The Supreme Court has ordered the central government and National Testing Agency (NTA) to submit detailed affidavits on the implementation of reforms addressing the NEET-UG paper leak, committing to year-long monitoring to ensure institutionalization of measures.
President Trump's administration replaced global tariffs with new, tiered tariffs on 60 trading partners, including the EU, citing forced labor concerns, after the Supreme Court rejected his previous tariff route. Critics accuse the administration of using new laws to reconstruct illegal tariffs.
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear the Muslim side's plea on July 29, alleging the Madhya Pradesh government failed to provide an adjacent site for Friday namaz near the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar, contrary to earlier court directions.
The Supreme Court proposed establishing special courts for day-to-day trials in Manipur ethnic violence cases, directing agencies to expedite probes and ensure victims receive chargesheet copies. It also asked the Manipur High Court to examine cases of 30 missing persons.
The Supreme Court of India issued an interim order banning social and digital media platforms from transmitting or monetizing clips of court proceedings without prior permission, citing concerns over selective circulation, distortion, and maligning of the judiciary. The decision came during a PIL hearing seeking a regulatory framework.
The US has imposed new 10-12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners, including the UK, China, and EU, citing forced labour concerns. Experts suggest the move, which replaces expiring levies, is aimed at reducing the trade deficit and boosting US manufacturing, following a Supreme Court ruling against previous tariffs.
India's Supreme Court has issued an interim order prohibiting the posting or sharing of audio-video recordings of court proceedings on social media and digital platforms without prior judicial approval, citing misuse concerns. The court also sought responses from the Centre and other stakeholders on regulating such content.
President Trump has imposed new tariffs of 10-12.5% on over 80 countries, including the UK, EU, and Canada, citing forced labor. This action replaces an expiring global duty and faces immediate criticism from US allies and legal experts regarding presidential authority.
A US appeals court rejected immigration authorities' bid to re-detain Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen, who faces deportation for pro-Palestinian activism. The ruling protects his due process and free speech rights amidst similar cases.
Justice Elena Kagan stated the conservative Supreme Court is not a "puppet" for President Trump, citing rulings against his tariffs and birthright citizenship efforts, despite siding with his administration in many cases. She also discussed the court's ethics code and Trump's attendance at oral arguments.
