SC refuses to entertain plea against new criminal laws, allows withdrawal of petition

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on May 20, 2024
The Supreme Court rejected a plea challenging new laws replacing India's penal codes, introducing changes to sedition laws, IPC section 124A, and defining terrorism. President Droupadi Murmu assented to the bills passed by Lok Sabha. The PIL was filed by Tiwari, who had claimed they were enacted without any parliamentary debate.

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Supreme Court of the United States

Highest court of jurisdiction in the US
Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a tuition teacher for the 1984 sexual assault of a schoolgirl, affirming that a conviction can be based on the..
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The Telangana government has set up an independent committee to review the accuracy of the caste survey data. The panel will be led by former Supreme Court judge..
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New Delhi is on the verge of securing the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana after US Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan denied his..
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Fans of Donald Trump have turned against one of the justices he placed on the US Supreme Court, suggesting she has not been loyal enough to the president.
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Fans of Donald Trump have turned against one of the justices he placed on the US Supreme Court, suggesting she has not been loyal enough to the president.
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Droupadi Murmu

President of India since 2022
India clinched their third ICC Champions Trophy with a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Dubai. Key performances from captain Rohit Sharma,..
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President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, and Amit Shah extend their greetings on International Women's Day, highlighting the..
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Lok Sabha

Lower house of the Parliament of India
DMK MPs resolve to address delimitation and 'Hindi-imposition' issues in the upcoming parliamentary session. Led by CM MK Stalin, they plan to garner support..
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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin led an all-party meeting to oppose population-based delimitation, calling it a threat to India's federal structure. The resolution..
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Actor-politician Kamal Hassan joins Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin in opposing the increase in Lok Sabha seats, suggesting a state-level expansion if necessary. Haasan..
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Karnataka deputy CM DK Shivakumar opposed the proposed nation-wide delimitation exercise, accusing the central government of attempting to reduce Lok Sabha seats..
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