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Supreme Court to Rule on Waqf Amendment Act 2025 Stay

by Emma Walker – News Editor
written by Emma Walker – News Editor

Supreme ‌court⁢ to Rule on Halt to Waqf‌ Amendment Act ‍2025 on Monday

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to deliver its order on Monday regarding petitions seeking ‍a stay on the implementation ​of ‍the ‌Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.⁣ The court will determine whether to defer the notification of the recently amended ‍law, which has sparked widespread concern ⁣among Muslim ​organizations and opposition political figures.

The legal challenge centers on a series of provisions within the Act that petitioners argue ‌undermine the autonomy and protection of Waqf properties – charitable endowments under Islamic ‌law.‌ Concerns include ⁤the inclusion of⁢ non-Muslim members ⁢in⁤ key⁤ Waqf governing bodies, restrictions on the ‍creation of new Waqfs, and​ provisions allowing government ⁢intervention in dispute resolution ⁣regarding Waqf ⁤land. ‌The outcome ⁣of ⁢the Supreme Court’s decision will directly ⁣impact the management and preservation of Waqf properties across ‌India, affecting the Muslim community and potentially triggering broader ⁤legal ramifications concerning religious endowments.

A diverse coalition of petitioners has brought the case before the court, including Jamiat Ulema-i-Hind President Arshad Madani,​ Samastha Kerala Jamiatul Ulema, Anjum Kadari, ‍Taiyyab⁣ Khan Salmani, Mohammad Shafi, TMC MP​ Mahua Moitra, Indian union Muslim League, all India Muslim Personal Law Board, RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha, SP MP Zia ⁣ur Rehman, the communist Party of India, and the ⁤DMK.

Specifically, the petitions challenge the omission of the ‘waqf by user’ provision, ⁣the requirement of five years⁤ of ​practicing Islam‌ to create a​ Waqf, the submission of the Limitation ‍Act to the Waqf Act, provisions invalidating Waqfs created over Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monuments,‍ and limitations on women’s representation within Waqf governance structures. Petitioners also object to the‌ renaming of the “Waqf Act, ​1995” to‌ “Unified Waqf management, Empowerment, Efficiency ‍and Advancement,” and the allowance of appeals against orders issued by the Waqf Tribunal.

The case is registered⁣ as IN RE THE WAQF (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2025 (1)|W.P.(C) No.⁣ 276/2025 and connected matters.The ⁣Supreme Court’s decision on Monday will determine the immediate future of the ⁣Waqf Amendment Act 2025 and its‍ potential impact on religious ⁤endowments and ​community properties.

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Supreme Court: States Back Ranchers in Eminent Domain Legal Fees Case

by David Harrison – Chief Editor
written by David Harrison – Chief Editor

Arkansas and 11 other Republican-led states ‍ asked the U.S. Supreme​ Court on Monday to take up a case out of North Dakota involving ⁣a⁤ dispute⁣ between ranchers ‍and an energy company. At ‍issue: ⁤whether an⁤ energy ​company that takes land under a federal statute ​must also pay‍ the landowners’ legal fees.

WBI‍ Energy took a portion of two North Dakota landowners’ property in⁢ 2018 to build a pipeline. They ‍took the land under the federal Natural gas act, wich allows private businesses‌ to use the federal ‌government’s eminent domain power for public natural gas infrastructure. The ranchers were ⁣paid for their land, but the act‌ doesn’t‍ say whether WBI must also pay the ranchers’ legal expenses.

A District Court judge in North Dakota initially⁣ ordered ⁤WBI to ‍pay​ $380,000 in‌ legal fees,⁢ but the Eighth circuit Court of ⁤Appeals disagreed. They said that becuase WBI used federal eminent domain powers to‍ take the ⁤land, a ​state law that​ might otherwise obligate the company to⁤ cover legal fees doesn’t apply.They also noted that, when the​ federal government takes land under that ⁢same power, they do not have​ to pay legal fees.

Notably, the Eighth Circuit is the ⁢onyl⁢ federal appeals court ‌to reach that conclusion.The Third, Fifth, ⁣Sixth and‍ Eleventh Circuits have all held that state law applies in such situations.

The‌ ranchers filed a petition in the Supreme Court in August, asking the​ high ‌court to review the Eighth Circuit’s decision. in a friend-of-the-court brief filed on Monday, 12 states, including Arkansas, echoed support for the ranchers’ position and asked the court to take the case.

In their brief, the states argue that the ‍Natural Gas Act was not intended to displace customary ​state-law methods for determining “just compensation” in eminent domain ‌proceedings. They say traditional ⁤“principles‌ of federalism” support using state ​law to determine ​the amount of compensation due, and, because ⁤the Natural Gas Act ⁢can only be used by private entities, concerns that might prevent applying state law when the federal government takes property ⁤do‍ not apply‌ when a private entity does it.

Along with Arkansas, the ⁣brief ‌was joined‍ by ⁣Alabama, Florida, Idaho,‍ Nebraska,⁤ North dakota, south Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee and Texas. (Arkansas and both Dakotas are part ⁢of the Eighth Circuit.) They​ argue that allowing ⁤the eighth Circuit’s decision ‌to stand would upset the balance of power between states and the federal government.

“Under the Eighth Circuit’s decision, landowners in seven ‌states no longer have the‍ benefit of ​state law property rights ​that landowners in the rest of the country have,” the‍ states’ brief says.

The ‍court will likely consider the request this fall​ after ‌WBI responds⁣ to the ranchers’ petition‍ in October. Out of the 7,000 to 8,000‌ petitions to take a case that the ​Supreme Court ‍receives every year, the ⁣court typically grants‌ about 1%. ‍Because ⁣the Eighth Circuit’s decision differs from other circuits, however, and because⁣ this case deals with questions ⁢of individual and states’ rights and also federalism, it would appear to have a better chance of being taken by the high court than ⁢a typical ⁤case ‍might.

Arkansas ‍Joins 11 States in Urging Supreme Court Review of ‍North Dakota Pipeline​ Dispute

Arkansas is ⁤among twelve states backing a petition ⁤asking the U.S. supreme‌ Court⁢ to hear a case concerning property ⁤rights and legal‍ fees in eminent‍ domain proceedings. The case originates from a dispute between North Dakota ranchers and‍ WBI Energy,an energy ⁢company,over land taken⁣ for a natural gas pipeline.

In 2018, WBI Energy utilized the federal ‌Natural⁢ Gas​ Act’s eminent domain provisions to acquire a portion of⁣ property from two⁢ North Dakota ⁣landowners to ⁣construct a pipeline. While the ranchers received‍ compensation for ‌their land, a disagreement arose over whether WBI was also obligated to cover ​their ​legal expenses.

A ⁣North Dakota district Court initially ruled in​ favor of ‌the ranchers, ordering WBI ⁢to pay $380,000 in legal fees.though, ​the Eighth circuit Court of Appeals overturned this decision, asserting that as WBI ​acted under federal eminent domain⁤ authority, state law requiring payment ⁤of legal fees did ‍not apply. The appeals court cited‍ the practice of the federal government not being required to pay legal fees when exercising its eminent domain power.

This ruling stands in ​contrast to⁢ decisions made by other federal appeals courts – the Third, ​Fifth, Sixth, and Eleventh Circuits – ‌which have all held that state law⁤ should apply in ‌similar situations.

The‌ ranchers ‌afterward filed a petition with ⁤the Supreme Court in August, requesting a review of the Eighth Circuit’s decision. On ‍Monday,twelve ⁣states filed a friend-of-the-court brief in support of the ⁣ranchers’​ position,urging the ⁤high court to take the case.Arkansas, along with⁣ Alabama, Florida,​ Idaho,⁢ Nebraska, North Dakota, South Carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, and Texas, argues that the ⁣Natural Gas Act was not‌ intended to override established state laws regarding “just ⁣compensation” in eminent domain cases.

The ​states’ brief ​emphasizes that “traditional principles of ‌federalism” support the request of state law in determining the full extent of compensation owed. They further‌ contend that, because the Natural Gas ⁣Act is exclusively used ⁤by private entities, concerns related to federal government ⁢takings do ‌not‍ apply.

The ⁣brief warns that upholding the Eighth Circuit’s decision would create a disparity in property rights, stating, “Under the Eighth Circuit’s decision, landowners in ⁣seven states no longer have the benefit of state law property rights⁢ that landowners in the ‍rest⁣ of the country have.” (Arkansas and both Dakotas are ​within the Eighth ‌Circuit.)

The Supreme⁤ Court will likely‌ consider the petition⁢ this fall, following a⁣ response from WBI Energy‍ in October. ‍While the court receives 7,000 to 8,000 petitions annually, granting⁢ review in only about 1%⁢ of cases, ⁢this case’s unique circuit split and its implications for states’ ‌rights and ‍federalism suggest a higher probability ⁣of being accepted.

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Supreme Court Dismisses Kangana Ranaut’s Defamation Case

by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor
written by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor

New Delhi – The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused too hear actor Kangana Ranaut‘s plea seeking to quash a defamation complaint‍ filed against her over a tweet concerning farmers’ protests. The case stems from a 2021 tweet where Ranaut allegedly made disparaging remarks about⁤ farmers ​protesting agricultural reforms.

Ranaut had previously approached the Punjab and Haryana High ​Court seeking to quash the summoning order, but that plea was dismissed. She argued the retweet was made ⁣in good faith and, lacking mens rea, ‍she was entitled to the benefit of ⁣the 9th and 10th Exceptions​ to Section 499 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).‌ She also ‍contended the⁤ Magistrate’s failure to examine these⁢ exceptions rendered the order unsustainable.

The High Court rejected this argument, stating that while a Magistrate isn’t barred from considering the applicability ‌of the Exceptions, their non-consideration doesn’t automatically invalidate the summoning order. The Court also noted that the complainant filing the case only against Ranaut, and not the ‍original tweeter, wasn’t evidence of malice. Moreover,the lack of a report from Twitter Communications India Private Limited (TCIPL) confirming the retweet wasn’t grounds to strip the Magistrate of jurisdiction under Section 202 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). TCIPL had explained it was not the owner or in control of Twitter and functioned solely in research,growth,and marketing.

The case is titled KANGANA⁣ RANAUT versus MAHINDER KAUR, SLP(Crl) No. 13756/2025.

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Supreme Court Adjourns Delhi Riots Bail Pleas – Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam

by Emma Walker – News Editor
written by Emma Walker – News Editor

Supreme ‍Court Delays Ruling on Bail‌ for Activists⁣ in Delhi Riots​ Case

New Delhi⁤ – The Supreme Court today adjourned hearings for the bail petitions of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel imam, Meeran Haider, and Gulfisha Fatima, all accused in the​ Delhi riots “larger conspiracy” case, until September 19. The court’s decision⁣ comes as the activists remain in⁢ custody ⁣for‍ over five years, facing charges under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and⁢ the Indian Penal Code.

The⁣ adjournment was prompted by Justice aravind Kumar’s indication that the bench​ had only received the​ case files late last night, at 2:30 AM, hindering their ability to proceed with the ⁢hearing. This ⁤case centers on allegations that the four, prominent student activists who led protests against ‍the citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in 2019-2020, were involved in formulating a “larger conspiracy” behind the communal violence that erupted in ​Delhi in February 2020. Their continued⁣ detention and the specifics of the ⁤alleged conspiracy remain central points‌ of contention.

A bench​ comprised of Justice Aravind Kumar and justice NV⁢ Anjaria heard the matter. ​Senior Advocates⁣ Kapil Sibal and CU ​Singh represented Khalid,Dr. Abhishek Manu ​Singhvi appeared‍ for Fatima, and Siddharth ⁢Dave argued on behalf ​of Imam.

The petitions challenge the Delhi High Court’s September 2nd ruling, which had​ previously denied bail to the four activists. That decision was delivered by a division bench of Justices‌ Naveen chawla and ‍Shalinder ⁣Kaur. The Supreme⁣ Court will revisit the arguments concerning the request of UAPA and the evidence presented linking‍ the activists to the riots when hearings resume.

Case⁢ Details:

* UMAR KHALID v. ‌STATE OF NCT OF DELHI |​ SLP(Crl) No. ‍14165/2025

*⁤ GULFISHA FATIMA v STATE (GOVT. OF NCT⁤ OF DELHI ) | SLP(Crl) No. 13988/2025

* SHARJEEL IMAM⁤ v THE STATE NCT OF DELHI | SLP(Crl) No. 14030/2025

* MEERAN HAIDER v. ‌THE STATE NCT ‍OF DELHI | SLP(Crl) No. 14132/2025

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Brazil, Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years and 3 months for the attempted coup d’état

by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor
written by Lucas Fernandez – World Editor

Bolsonaro Found Guilty in 2022 Coup Attempt: A Landmark Ruling for Brazilian Democracy

by lucas Fernandez, World-Today-News.com – November 23, 2023

Brasília, Brazil – In a historic and deeply significant ruling, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been found guilty of orchestrating a failed attempt to overturn the results of the 2022 presidential election. The 70-year-old Bolsonaro was convicted alongside seven of his key collaborators, marking a pivotal moment for the fragile democratic institutions of Latin America’s largest nation.

The verdict, delivered today by[[Note: Source material doesn’t specify the court – this needs to be added with further research ], centers around the events of January 8th, 2023, when thousands of Bolsonaro supporters stormed goverment buildings in Brasília, including the Presidential Palace, Congress, and the Supreme Court. These actions were widely condemned as a brazen attempt to destabilize the government and prevent the inauguration of current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Evidence presented during the trial, according to reports, demonstrated a concerted effort by Bolsonaro and his allies to spread disinformation about the election results, falsely claiming widespread fraud. This campaign of misinformation fueled the extremist rhetoric that ultimately led to the January 8th riots.

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The specific charges and potential sentences for bolsonaro and his co-defendants remain to be fully clarified.[[Details on charges and potential sentencing – needs to be added with research]. However, the conviction itself is a landmark achievement for Brazilian justice and a powerful affirmation of the rule of law.

the Road Ahead:

This ruling is highly likely to have far-reaching consequences for Brazilian politics. Bolsonaro remains a highly influential figure among his base,and the conviction could further polarize the nation. The legal proceedings are expected to continue, with potential appeals likely to be filed.

World-Today-News.com will continue to provide comprehensive coverage of this developing story, including updates on sentencing, potential appeals, and the broader political implications of this historic verdict.

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Title: Supreme Court FIR Ruling: Police Don’t Need to Verify Complaint

by Emma Walker – News Editor
written by Emma Walker – News Editor

Supreme Court clarifies‍ police Duty to Register FIRs, Even Without Initial Verification

New Delhi: The supreme Court ⁢has affirmed that police forces are obligated to register a First Data report (FIR)⁤ if a complaint ​reveals a prima facie cognizable offense, ‌even without instantly assessing the information’s complete genuineness or credibility. ‌The ruling reinforces established legal precedent ⁣and ⁤clarifies the scope of police duty in ​initiating⁣ investigations.

This decision ⁣impacts citizens ⁢across India by ensuring that ⁣potentially criminal conduct is promptly addressed by‌ law enforcement. It underscores the principle that ⁤initial skepticism shouldn’t delay the⁣ examination ‌of possible crimes,and ⁣provides a safeguard‍ against ​police inaction based on preliminary doubts about a complainant’s ⁣claims. The Court’s reiteration​ of this⁣ principle is particularly relevant ​given‍ ongoing debates about police accountability‍ and‍ efficiency.

the Court observed that police are not required to delve into the veracity‌ of a complaint before registering an FIR,⁤ stating, “It is indeed the duty⁢ of the police to register an FIR if‌ a ⁢prima facie ​cognizable offence is made out, the police is not required to go​ into the genuineness and credibility of the said information.” ‌This principle was previously established in ‍ Ramesh Kumari v. State (NCT of Delhi) (2006) 2 SCC 677, wich held that the credibility of information is not a prerequisite for FIR registration.

The ruling came as the Court upheld a Delhi ⁢High Court directive ordering the registration of​ FIRs against former Commissioner of⁤ Delhi Police, Neeraj ‍Kumar, and inspector Vinod Kumar Pandey. The⁢ complaints, ‍dating back to 2000, allege⁤ intimidation,‍ falsification of records, and forgery during ⁣their CBI deputation.The judgment pertains to S.L.P. (C) No. 7900 ‌of 2019 and‌ connected cases, titled Vinod Kumar Pandey ‌& ⁤Anr. v. Seesh Ram Saini & Ors. and connected cases, and⁤ is cited as 2025 LiveLaw (SC) 887.

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