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SCC Online Blog India 15 Aug 2026, 12:00 PM

Justice Must Prevail Over Witch-Hunting, Superstition & Irrational Beliefs; SC Affirms Murder Conviction

The Court condemned witch-hunting as a "malady" that lets prejudice and superstition override the rule of law and constitutional morality, affirming the murder conviction and stressing that reason must prevail over collective irrationality. The post Justice Must Prevail Over Witch-Hunting, Superstition & Irrational Beliefs; SC Affirms Murder Conviction appeared first on SCC Times.

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JURIST Global 15 Aug 2026, 10:28 AM

ICE announces plans to spend $20 million on shock-compliance gloves amid fears of misuse

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Wednesday announced its plans to spend up to $20 million to equip officers with gloves that force “compliance” by delivering a painful electrical shock, according to a published contract. The manufacturer, Compliant Technologies, calls them “conductive distraction and de-escalation devices.” G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter) is often known […] The post ICE announces...

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SCC Online Blog India 15 Aug 2026, 10:00 AM Supreme Court of India

No Interim Protection After Dismissal of Pre-Arrest Bail; Arrest Order under Section 69 CGST Act Must Be Communicated: Supreme Court

The Court held that communication of the Section 69, CGST Act order may be made electronically, in addition to the modes permitted under BNSS and other legally permissible modes of communication. The post No Interim Protection After Dismissal of Pre-Arrest Bail; Arrest Order under Section 69 CGST Act Must Be Communicated: Supreme Court appeared first on SCC Times.

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SCC Online Blog India 15 Aug 2026, 09:00 AM

SCC Times Street Smart | Independence Day Special Quiz

How well do you know India’s freedom struggle, Constitution and law? This Independence Day, SCC Times Street Smart takes the quiz The post SCC Times Street Smart | Independence Day Special Quiz appeared first on SCC Times.

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JURIST Global 15 Aug 2026, 04:57 AM

France Constitutional Council rules under-15 social media ban violates free speech rights

The Constitutional Council of France blocked the country’s new under-15 social media ban on Friday, holding that the ban was unconstitutional. The council reasoned that the ban unjustifiably deprived children of their right to freedom of expression and communication. The council found that the ban on all online platforms that allow users to connect and […] The post France Constitutional...

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JURIST Global 14 Aug 2026, 08:45 PM

UN urges warring parties to protect civilians amidst continued attacks and escalating displacement in Sudan

The United Nations issued a statement Wednesday urging warring parties in Sudan to take tangible action to protect civilians as attacks continue in the country’s Blue Nile and North Kordofan states. The call comes as the war between rival militaries, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), continues with no clear […] The post UN...

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LiveLaw India 15 Aug 2026, 11:28 AM Supreme Court of India

Re-employed Officers Can Be Treated Separately From Regular Officers: Supreme Court The Supreme Court has held that government

The Supreme Court has held that government officers who are re-employed after retirement can legitimately be treated as a separate class from regular government employees for the purpose of pay fixation, ruling that such a classification does not violate the constitutional guarantees of...

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