Supreme Court Moves Sedition Law Challenge to Larger Bench Amidst New Legislation Proposals In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court, on September 12, has referred the petitions challenging the sedition law, specifically Section 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), to a bench comprising at least five judges. This move was initiated by a three-judge […]
Supreme Court Clarifies: Laws Deemed Unconstitutional Are Void from Inception In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has reinforced that any law found to infringe upon the fundamental rights guaranteed under Part III of the Constitution is rendered unenforceable from its very date of enactment. The apex court, while examining its 2014 judgment that declared […]
Supreme Court Criticizes State Officials for Frivolous Litigation The Supreme Court has recently expressed its dissatisfaction over the increasing trend of frivolous litigation initiated by state officials, emphasizing the unnecessary burden it places on the judiciary. In a specific case, landowners had initiated execution proceedings before the appropriate authority after the reference court confirmed their […]
Delhi Riots Conspiracy: Key Insights Ahead of the UAPA Case Hearing The Delhi riots conspiracy case, which has garnered significant attention, is set to undergo day-to-day hearings under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Here’s a comprehensive overview of the case’s developments and what to expect: Background: The Delhi Police’s chargesheet alleges a conspiracy to […]
Stray Dog Menace Sparks Intense Discussion in Supreme Court Following Lawyer’s Injury The Supreme Court recently became the epicenter of a fervent discussion on the escalating issue of stray dogs in India. This conversation was ignited when Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud noticed an injury on Advocate Kunal Chatterjee’s hand and delved into […]
Supreme Court Emphasizes Police Responsibility in Producing Imprisoned Accused Before Court The Supreme Court of India recently underscored that it is the fundamental duty of the police to produce accused individuals before the trial court when they are in prison. The Court firmly stated that if the police neglect this duty, the accused should not […]
Supreme Court’s 2014 Ruling on DSPE Act’s Section 6A to Have Retrospective Effect In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has declared that its 2014 judgment, which deemed Section 6A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act 1946 (DSPE Act) unconstitutional, will operate retrospectively. This implies that Section 6A is considered void from […]
Supreme Court Set to Re-examine Sedition Law on September 12 The Supreme Court is poised to hear a series of petitions on September 12, challenging the constitutional validity of the colonial-era provision of sedition under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This hearing comes in the wake of the government’s recent proposal to introduce sweeping changes […]
Supreme Court Rules on Probationary Discharges: Distinguishes Between Simpliciter and Punitive Terminations The Supreme Court, in a recent judgment, has underscored the distinction between simpliciter termination and punitive termination. The Court emphasized that if a termination order is punitive or stigmatic, it becomes imperative to conduct an inquiry, ensuring the employee is given an opportunity […]
Supreme Court Convicts Prabhunath Singh in 1995 Murders: Directs Compensation for Victims’ Heirs The Supreme Court, in a pivotal judgment, has held former Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, Prabhunath Singh, responsible for a double murder during the 1995 Legislative Assembly elections in Bihar. Singh was accused of having “opened fire on a group of persons […]
