In a significant development, the Supreme Court has directed the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to postpone the medical termination of a 26-week pregnant woman’s pregnancy. This decision comes just a day after the apex court had granted permission for the abortion. The court’s revised stance was influenced by concerns raised by the […]
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha has moved the Supreme Court, challenging his suspension from the Rajya Sabha. Representing Punjab in the Rajya Sabha, Chadha was suspended on August 11 for allegedly obstructing house proceedings. This suspension is slated to last for the duration of the Privileges Committee proceedings against him. In his writ […]
In the ongoing defamation case involving Professor Amrita Singh and the digital news platform ‘The Wire‘, the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) clarified its stance to the “den of organised sex racket.” The controversy began when Ex-JNU Professor Singh initiated a criminal defamation case against ‘The Wire’. The case was in response to a report suggesting […]
The Supreme Court, in a recent judgment, has dismissed an appeal brought forward by a Resolution Professional (RP), underscoring the imperative for RPs to uphold a neutral position in such legal proceedings. The top court’s decision serves as a clear directive that the responsibility to seek appropriate legal remedies rests primarily with the aggrieved parties, […]
The Supreme Court has delved deep into the evidence presented against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, in relation to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. Currently in judicial custody, Sisodia is embroiled in charges of money laundering and corruption. During the hearing, ASG Raju informed the Court […]
The Supreme Court, in a recent judgment, has clarified that its orders extending the limitation period during the COVID-19 pandemic also apply to the period up to which delay can be condoned. This decision came in response to an order from the Calcutta High Court that had refused to accept a written submission due to […]
The Supreme Court has upheld the Madras High Court’s decision to grant bail to Mohammad Abbas, a lawyer based in Madurai. Abbas was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for his purported ties with the banned Popular Front of India (PFI) organization. A bench comprising Justice Abhay […]
The Supreme Court has clarified that while a Hindu marriage can be dissolved through a customary divorce deed, it is imperative to establish the existence of such a customary right. This stance is rooted in Section 29(2) of the Hindu Marriage Act 1955, which asserts that the Act’s provisions won’t impact any right recognized by […]
In a landmark move, the Supreme Court has convened a seven-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, to reexamine the 1998 PV Narasimha Rao judgment. This verdict had previously granted MPs and MLAs immunity from prosecution in bribery cases related to their speeches or votes in the house. The bench, which also […]
In a recent development, the Supreme Court on October 3, 2023, turned down a plea that sought the construction of a wall at the Ram Setu site located ‘in the sea’ spanning a few meters or kilometers. This proposed wall was intended to facilitate ‘Darshan’ or viewing for the public. The plea was presented as […]