Today, On 23rd September, Supreme Court has declined to hear the Panun Kashmir Trust petition seeking equal age relaxation for displaced Kashmiri Hindus. The plea aimed to provide parity in recruitment benefits for Group C and D Central Government jobs.
Supreme Court Registrar urges quick allotment of a VIP number for ex-CJI D Y Chandrachud’s new Mercedes. Says, “Shall be grateful if the number is allotted at the earliest and the undersigned is informed.”
R S Gavai, father of CJI-designate B R Gavai, was an Ambedkarite leader, ex-MP, and Governor of Kerala and Bihar. Justice Gavai has acknowledged his father’s decades-long association with the Congress party in public statements.
CJI-designate BR Gavai said “Supreme Court can’t be aloof when the country is in danger,”. Supporting the India-Pakistan ceasefire, he noted that war helps no one, citing conflicts in Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Gaza as examples.
J&K’s National Law University finally opened. Now, the challenge is to make it a top institute. Good teachers, better facilities, and strong research are important. The university must grow with proper planning and hard work.
Today, On 11th November, Justice Sanjiv Khanna will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on November 11, 2024, succeeding Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. His term lasts until May 13, 2025. Khanna is recognized for significant rulings and aims to improve justice delivery while continuing a family legacy in India’s judiciary.
Tensions escalated during the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly’s first session when PDP MLA Wahid Parra proposed a resolution opposing the abrogation of Article 370. This sparked heated clashes among lawmakers, reflecting deep political divisions. The chaotic scene underscored ongoing conflicts regarding the region’s political stability and the impact of the central government’s decisions.
A Legacy of Landmark Judgments and Constitutional Wisdom by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, who retired on December 25, 2023, after serving an impactful tenure of 6 years and 10 months at the Supreme Court of India, has been a pivotal figure in shaping contemporary Indian jurisprudence. His retirement marks the end […]
A New Chapter for Jammu and Kashmir’s Integration with India In a historic judgment, the Supreme Court of India upheld the central government’s decision to revoke Article 370, a constitutional provision that had granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. This landmark ruling, delivered by a five-judge constitution bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has raised a crucial question regarding the permanence of Article 370 of the Constitution. The Court questioned whether accepting the argument that Article 370 became permanent when the constituent assembly of Jammu and Kashmir was dissolved in 1957 would mean that the provision becomes akin to […]
