The Supreme Court of India has announced that it will hear the petition filed by Uddhav Thackeray, former Maharashtra Chief Minister, challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to recognize the Eknath Shinde faction as the official Shiv Sena. The hearing will take place after the conclusion of the cases concerning the abrogation of […]
The Bombay High Court recently expressed concerns over the potential misuse of reservation benefits for abandoned children. The court fears that parents, especially those with girl children, might abandon their offspring to avail these benefits if such a reservation is established. The division bench, comprising Justices GS Patel and Neela Gokhale, was hearing a plea […]
In a recent ruling, the Calcutta High Court has ordered the West Bengal Police to regulate the playing of drums during the upcoming Muharram festival. The court’s decision comes in response to concerns about continuous drum beating during the festival, which it deemed impermissible and not sanctioned by any religious tenet. The court, while delivering […]
In a shocking incident that has triggered nationwide outrage, two Manipuri women from the Kuki tribe were seen being paraded naked and molested in a video that went viral on social media. The Central government has now ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the incident, according to an affidavit submitted to the […]
In the wake of the ongoing violence in Manipur, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a statement urging political leaders and opposition party members to end the current deadlock in Parliament. The BCI emphasized that the Central government, particularly Home Minister Amit Shah, is best positioned to clarify the situation. The BCI’s statement […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has expressed its dissatisfaction with the Nagaland government and the Centre for not implementing the constitutional provision of reservation for women in local bodies. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia, questioned the Union government’s role in enforcing the constitutional provision, given that […]
In a significant move, the Supreme Court of India has taken suo motu cognizance of a disturbing video that surfaced online, showcasing two women from the Kuki tribe in Manipur being paraded naked and molested. This incident has sparked widespread outrage and concern, prompting the Court to intervene. Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has granted regular bail to human rights activist Teesta Setalvad in connection with her alleged role in fabricating evidence in the 2002 Gujarat riots case. The apex court overturned the Gujarat High Court’s order, which had denied her regular bail, terming the High Court’s observations as “perverse” and […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has postponed the hearing of a series of pleas against the early release of life convicts in the Bilkis Bano case to August 7. The decision came after the court confirmed that all respondents had been duly served notice. The case will now be heard by […]
In a significant development, the Central Government has decided not to challenge the bail granted to Bollywood actress Rhea Chakraborty in the case registered against her under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act). The decision was communicated to the Supreme Court on Tuesday. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, representing the Central Government, […]