Indira Jaising Spotlights Sexist Behaviour in Legal Circles; Appeals to CJI for Concrete Guidelines Senior Advocate Indira Jaising has taken a decisive step in addressing the pervasive issue of sexism within the legal community. In a candid letter to CJI DY Chandrachud, she has highlighted the frequent sexist behaviour that women lawyers encounter both at […]
Centre Uncertain on Timeline for Jammu & Kashmir’s Statehood Restoration; Ready for Elections The Central Government, in a recent statement to the Supreme Court, expressed its inability to provide a definitive timeline for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. However, it emphasized that the Union Territory (UT) status of Jammu & Kashmir is […]
CJI Questions the Logic Behind Abrogation of Article 370’s Special Status for Jammu & Kashmir In the ongoing hearing of the Article 370 case, Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, leading the Constitution bench, posed a pivotal question concerning the 2019 abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. He highlighted that over the span […]
Supreme Court Alerts Public of Phishing Attack via Counterfeit Website In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has raised an alarm regarding a counterfeit website that has been created with the intent of executing a phishing attack. The fake website, which closely mimics the official Supreme Court website, has been identified with the […]
Supreme Court Deliberates on Article 35A and Jammu & Kashmir’s Status Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, during a recent hearing, remarked that Article 35A, which granted the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature the authority to define the state’s “permanent residents” and bestow upon them special privileges, effectively denied fundamental rights to others. He observed, […]
Central Government Assures Supreme Court: Jammu & Kashmir’s Union Territory Status Not Permanent The Central Government has communicated to the Supreme Court that the Union Territory (UT) status of Jammu & Kashmir is not a permanent arrangement. This statement was made during a hearing before a Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY […]
Supreme Court Queries Centre on Timeline for J&K’s Statehood Restoration The Supreme Court, in a recent hearing, sought clarity from the Centre regarding a “timeframe” for reinstating Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, leading the bench, emphasized the significance of “restoration of democracy” during the hearing of petitions challenging the repeal of Article […]
Supreme Court Upholds Stay on Wrestling Federation of India Elections In a significant development, the Supreme Court has decided not to meddle with the Punjab and Haryana High Court’s ruling that put a stay on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections. The directive came from a bench led by Justices Abhay S Oka and […]
Supreme Court Grants Virtual Appearance to Ex-Bihar MP Prabhunath Singh in 1995 Double Murder Case In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court has permitted former Bihar MP, Prabhunath Singh, to make a virtual appearance through video conferencing. This move comes after the court’s judgment, which pronounced Prabhunath Singh guilty in a 1995 double murder case. […]
Supreme Court Deliberates on Krishna Janmabhoomi Demolition: A Deep Dive into the Mathura Controversy The Supreme Court of India is gearing up to address a significant plea related to the ongoing demolition activities near the revered Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The plea specifically challenges the removal of what are described as illegal constructions […]
