#Supreme Court cases

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If you’re outside the US and want to help, here are ten things you can do to protect ICWA, Indigenous children, and Tribal Sovereignty as a whole.

Share information about ICWA, Brackeen v Haaland, and Tribal Sovereignty

Share information about rallies, protests, and strategy meetings

Share the donation information of organizations that are fighting to protect ICWA

Donate to those organizations to help them continue to fight

Share the stories of Indigenous adoptees, survivors of residential schools, and the families involved in Brackeen v Haaland

Follow @protectICWA on twitter for live updates

Educate yourself on Tribal Sovereignty, residential schools and the 60s scoop, and cultural genocide as a tool of genocide.

Educate yourself on MMIP/MMIWG2S and familiarize yourself with the tactics those against Tribal Sovereignty use to undermine us.

Learn exactly who is fighting to get rid of ICWA and why. Hint: Gibson Dunn (representing the Brackeens) is the same law firm that supported the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) Now I wonder who benefits from slowly but surely removing Indigenous people from our lands? 🤔

Uplift Indigenous voices that are speaking out and speaking up on ALL platforms. Tell your friends, tell your family, and show up to support us if you can. If ICWA is struck down, we will not be going without a fight. Be prepared.

This linktree has tons of information about ICWA, why it is important, what’s at stake, and what you can do to help. Even simply sharing an article link from here to 10 followers that go on to share to their 10 followers can help!

Every Child Matters 🪶

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Why Law Students Should Keep An Eye On Supreme Court Verdicts

As a law student, there are many different kinds of sources that you rely on while researching your coursework - statutes, court cases, and even other bloggers and articles. But the one source that is the most intriguing and often the most overlooked is the Supreme Court. Though they only hear about eighty cases each year, these trials can impact our lives as Indians the most. This is why it's so important for law students to keep an eye on their Supreme Court judgements- and this article aims to show you how!

What are Supreme Court Verdicts?

The Supreme Court is the highest in the United States, and its decisions are binding on all other courts. The court hears cases on various topics, from criminal law to constitutional law.

Supreme Court cases that the Supreme Court hears are appeals from lower courts. That means the Supreme Court is not usually the first to hear a case; instead, it is the last court of appeal. In some cases, however, the Supreme Court may choose to hear a case directly from a trial court.

The justices of the Supreme Court are tasked with considering two main questions when they review a case: first, whether or not there is a federal issue at stake; and second, whether or not the lower court's decision was correct. If the answer to both questions is yes, then the Supreme Court will issue what is called a writ of certiorari, which orders the lower court to send up the records of the case for review.

Once a writ of certiorari has been issued, both sides in the case will submit written briefs outlining their arguments. The justices will then consider these arguments along with any oral arguments that are presented before them. After deliberation, they will issue a decision in writing called an opinion.

How do Supreme Court Verdicts Affect Law Students?

As a law student, keeping up with the Supreme Court decisions is essential, as they can significantly impact your future career. For example, if the court rules favour a particular interpretation of the law, it could set a precedent that all future lawyers must follow. Supreme Court rulings can also affect how law schools teach specific topics. For instance, if the court overturns a long-standing legal principle, law schools may need to adapt their curriculum to reflect this change. By staying up-to-date on the latest Supreme Court decisions, you can ensure that you get the best possible education and prepare yourself for a successful legal career. 

How to Look for News on Supreme Court Verdicts?

There are a few places to start when looking for news on Latest Supreme Court judgments. The first is the Supreme Court's website, which has a section dedicated to recent decisions. Another good resource is the website of the National Law Journal, which regularly covers Supreme Court cases and decisions. Finally, law students can stay up-to-date on Supreme Court verdicts by following legal news sources such as Judgements Today.

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Murder vs. Culpable Homicide — Understanding the Key Differences

According to Sir William Blackstone, “When a person, of sound memory and discretion, unlawfully kills any reasonable creature in being and under the king’s peace, with malice aforethought, either express or implied.”

When a person deprives someone of his life, he may or may not be liable for murder but in a broader sense, he has committed culpable homicide. So we can say that “All murders are culpable homicides but all culpable homicides are not murders.” In this article, we will discuss the differences between the types of culpable homicides and murder.

Culpable Homicide

The term Homicide, in its broadest sense, is the act of causing the death of another person. It refers to the unlawful killing of a human being, excluding situations where the killing is justified or excused by law. Homicide is a criminal offense that is categorized into different degrees or classifications, such as justifiable homicide, accidental homicide, culpable homicide, and murder depending on the jurisdiction. Culpable homicide is divided into two categories including culpable homicide amounting to murder and culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Section 299 of the Indian Penal Code deals with ‘Culpable Homicide’, it states that “Whoever causes death by doing an act with the intention of causing death, or with the intention of causing such bodily injury as is likely to cause death, or with the knowledge that he is likely by such act to cause death, commits the offence of culpable homicide.”

Murder

Murder is a type of homicide that is defined under Section 300 of the IPC, it states that “Except in the cases hereinafter excepted, culpable homicide is murder, if the act by which the death is caused is done with the intention of causing death, or-

Secondly — If it is done with the intention of causing such bodily injury as the offender knows to be likely to cause the death of the person to whom the harm is caused, or-

Thirdly — If it is done with the intention of causing bodily injury to any person and the bodily injury intended to be inflicted is sufficient in the ordinary course of nature to cause death, or-

Fourthly — If the person committing the act knows that it is so imminently dangerous that it must, in all probability, cause death or such bodily injury as is likely to cause death, and commits such act without any excuse for incurring the risk of causing death or such injury as aforesaid.”

Elements of Murder

The intention of causing death of another person is the primary element of murder.

The intention of causing bodily injury or physical injury that is likely to cause death of another person or result in serious injury to another person.

The same should be done with the knowledge that a particular action would result in the death of another person.

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Also Read: Capital punishment in IndiaConstitutional validity of Death Penalty or Capital punishment in India

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the fix is in!!

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edit: just wanted to add that I personally have already bought and received a provisional dose in case I know someone who needs one from this site so I can confirm that it is legit

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This week, Supreme Court Justice Samuel "goes on expensive fishing trips with republican megadonors" Alito decided to use an official Supreme Court order to once again rail against same-sex marriage and the entire concept of safeguarding queer rights.

It was all in response to a case the Supreme Court declined to hear involving the dismissal of 3 potential jurors who claimed that they had been unfairly passed over (yes they're complaining about not being selected for jury duty) due to their religious beliefs. The case involved a woman who was suing her employer for sexual discrimination and retaliation after she started dating the ex-girlfriend of a male coworker. The 3 potential jurors that had not been selected had stated a belief to the court that homosexuality is a sin.

Rather than commenting on the obvious bias three potential jurors had against a party in the case, Alito instead spent five pages ranting about the sheer injustice that had been done to them. The case, he said, fully exemplified the "danger" that he'd predicted back in 2015, when the Supreme Court had legalized same sex marriage nationwide (in a slim 5-4 vote, I will remind):

"Namely, that Americans who do not hide their adherence to traditional religious beliefs about homo-sexual conduct will be labeled as bigots and treated as such by the government."

Again this was a case in which a court ultimately decided that maybe people who believed that homosexuals were sinful shouldn't sit on a case in which one of the parties was one such "sinner." That sounds pretty fair to me; they didn't call them bigots, or evil, or throw them in jail. The court just decided that maybe they weren't a good fit for that particular case. For that particular plaintiff.

But no, a Supreme Court Justice, someone who is supposed to be a scholar of law, turned it in his mind into a government assault against "people of good will."

Never forget how narrow that marriage equality decision had been. Never forget Alito and Thomas are still salty about it 9 years later and have stated in public multiple times they want to revisit this decision. Just like Roe, just like Miranda Rights, just like the Voting Rights Act - they will gut civil rights and established precedent on the altar of their Originalism and make us beholden to the tenets of their personal Gods.

And they're doing it in public too, so they can signal to everyone who thinks like them to keep trying, you have friends here. You have a sure chance of victory.

At the very least, the lesbian with mad game won her case.

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Supreme Court Gives Trump BIG Win – Case CLOSED

The U.S. Supreme Court has dismissed a highly anticipated case on the legal ability of Democratic lawmakers to file a lawsuit in order to acquire papers pertaining to the former Washington, D.C., hotel of former President Donald Trump.

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how this man managed to get through college without jumping off a roof as a dare is beyond me

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They are a friend group??? Totally stable and epic (this is what I do instead of properly planing a fanfic)

⬆️Honey needs to get herself some relationships that aren't just Tom Kenny 💔😔

⬇️Also mongoose Betty going crazy and tiny manticore smoking cause I saw that silly lil meme pop up on my feed

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The Supreme Court heard oral arguments for Brackeen v Haaland yesterday and I know I said I would do live updates but I slept through the entire day and looking at the transcript, which is 226 pages long, I don’t know if I have the emotional energy for the fucking heartless ghouls between those pages. So listen to it or read it yourself.

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Which Supreme Court Case Is Most Important?

As a law student in India, you have to be well-versed in India's most important Supreme Court cases. Each case sets a precedent for future topics and is therefore critical to know.

While there are many important Supreme Court judgments, some are more significant than others. In this article, we will discuss India's five most important Supreme Court cases and why they are so important.

Introduction to the Indian Supreme Court

In India, the Supreme Court is the highest in the land. It's headed by the Chief Justice of India, who the President of India appoints. The Court consists of 25 judges, who the President sets on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of India.

The Supreme Court was established in 1950 and had original jurisdiction in all matters of law and equity. It also has appellate jurisdiction over all lower courts in India. The Supreme Court can also review any decision of a High Court and strike down any law that it finds unconstitutional.

Landmark Judgements of the Indian Supreme Court

There have been several landmark judgements of the Indian Supreme Court over the years. Some of these cases have had a far-reaching impact on Indian society, while others have shaped the course of the Indian legal system.

But which Supreme Court cases is the most important? This is a difficult question, as each case has a unique significance. However, if we had to choose one case as the most important in the history of the Indian Supreme Court, it would have to be the case known as Kesavananda Bharati vs. The State of Kerala.

The Indian Supreme Court heard this case in 1973 and dealt with some of the most critical questions about the nature of India's Constitution. In a landmark judgment, the Court held that the constitution was a "living document," meaning that it could be amended to reflect the changing needs of Indian society. This Supreme Court decisions has been cited countless times by courts around India, and it remains one of the most important rulings in the history of Indian jurisprudence.

Contempt Cases Decided by Indian Supreme Court

The Indian Supreme Court is responsible for delivering justice in the Indian subcontinent. The Court has delivered many historic judgments over the years, some of which have profoundly impacted the country's social and political landscape.

Of all the cases decided by the Indian Supreme Court, contempt cases are perhaps the most important. These are Latest Supreme Court case where the Court intervenes to protect the rule of law and ensure justice is delivered.

In recent years, the Court has delivered several landmark judgments in contempt cases. For example, in 2016, it held that Sahara Group chief Subrata Roy was in contempt of Court for not complying with a court order to repay investors. The same year, it also had Union Minister Nitin Gadkari contemptuously for derogatory remarks about a high-ranking court official. And in 2017, it held Karnataka Minister DK Shivakumar in contempt for obstructing officials from conducting a raid on his properties.

Reviewing Major Rule Changes by the Supreme Court of India

The Supreme Court of India is the final Court of appeal under the Constitution of India, the highest constitutional Court, with the power of judicial review.

Under the constitution, the Supreme Court has original jurisdiction over matters involving interpreting the Constitution or federation laws. It also has appellate jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases from lower courts and tribunals.

The Court has a mandamus jurisdiction, which allows it to issue writs to enforce its judgments or orders or those of lower courts.

In recent years, the Supreme Court has been increasingly active in reviewing significant rule changes by the executive and legislature. For example, it struck down a ruling by the government that would have made it harder for people to challenge land acquisitions and overturned a decision to make it harder for people to file for bankruptcy.

The Supreme Court has also played an essential role in protecting minority rights. In 2006, it ruled that Dalits, a group that has long been discriminated against in India, should be given special protection under the constitution.

The Court has also ruled that reservations, or quotas, should be provided for Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes in government jobs and educational institutions.

So, these were some of India's most important Latest supreme court judgments that have been decided in the recent past. Every case has left an impact on society and the legal framework of the country. It will be interesting to see which case the apex court takes up next and what kind of ruling it delivers.

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So let me get this straight.

The Supreme Court of the United States just struck down anti-discrimination laws based on a case that was entirely theoretical.

Yes. You heard that right.

This ruling will affect all states, because it is a federal law. A web designer decided that in theory if she was asked to do same-sex weddings she wanted to be able to say no. The case was theoretical.

The ruling says that, essentially, anti-discrimination laws are a violation of 1st amendment rights. This will affect more than just queer people. This will harm every person that could possibly be harmed.

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the girlbossification of ruth bader ginsburg has to be one of the most just plain annoying aspects of white liberal feminism. like it's not as actively harmful as a lot of other shit obviously. but it is soooooo annoying. if I never see another notorious rbg tote bag as long as I live it will be too soon

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Chris Hayes On Breaking Supreme Court Decision To Hear Trump's Immunity Case

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