The US Supreme Court found that the Mississippi court’s denial of Pitchford’s Batson claim was an unreasonable application of clearly established precedent.
Tag: Supreme
Supreme Court Green Card Ruling Seen as Expanding Government Authority Over Permanent Residents
Legal scholars expressed concern that the ruling in favour of the government gives federal authorities broader discretion in immigration enforcement against lawful residents.
KT Thomas Former Supreme Court Judge Receives Padma Vibhushan for Distinguished Public Service
The former judge received India’s second-highest civilian honour acknowledging his exceptional contribution to India’s constitutional jurisprudence.
US Supreme Court Compassionate Release Ruling Limits How Prisoners Can Use the Programme for Early Release
The ruling narrows the grounds on which federal prisoners can petition for compassionate release affecting about a dozen pending cases.
US Supreme Court: Louisiana Prisoner Cannot Sue Guards for Forced Dreadlock Shaving Under RFRA
The court ruled that a federal religious rights protection law does not allow the incarcerated man to pursue civil damages against prison guards.
India Supreme Court Declares Right to Walk on Safe Footpaths a Fundamental Right
The landmark ruling establishes that pedestrian safety on public footpaths is a constitutional right enforceable against state and municipal authorities.
India Supreme Court Issues 20-Point Guidelines for Multi-Expert Psychological Evaluation of Child Victims in Custody Cases
The guidelines bar single-expert evaluations in custody disputes to prevent bias and ensure child interests in psychological assessments.
India Supreme Court Stays Premature Release of TADA Convict in 1993 Bowbazar Blast Case
The apex court intervened to prevent what it found was a premature release application by a convict under the anti-terrorism law.
India Supreme Court’s Draft AI Regulations for Courts Open for Views and Comments Until June 2026
The court’s notice invites submissions on the proposed framework for using artificial intelligence in judicial processes and case management.
Supreme Court of India Extends Deadline for Comments on Draft Regulations for AI in Courts 2026
The apex court gave stakeholders additional time to respond to its proposed regulations governing the use of artificial intelligence in judicial processes across Indian courts.