Today, On 15th January, The Supreme Court closed the contempt case against Dr. RV Asokan, President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), for making contemptuous remarks about the court. These comments were made during a press interview while the IMA’s plea against Patanjali Ayurved, regarding misleading advertisements, was still pending. The court found no reason to proceed further with the case. Dr. Asokan had criticized the court’s actions in the ongoing legal matter.
The Supreme Court addressed internet bans in Jammu & Kashmir, emphasizing transparency in review orders. The bench highlighted the need to publish these orders while balancing national security and civil liberties. The Additional Solicitor General was given two weeks to respond. This case sets a precedent for handling and disclosing review orders related to internet bans.
Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi has filed a petition urging the Supreme Court to allow the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to function in the absence of its Standing Committee, due to prolonged political and legal disputes. This comes after the MCD’s attempts to address the governance deadlock faced criticism from the opposition party. The petition underscores the challenges of balancing legal proceedings with urgent governance needs in Delhi.
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant legal development, has reserved its judgment on a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. This pivotal section deals with the grant of Indian citizenship to certain categories of immigrants in Assam. The matter was heard by a five-judge […]
The Supreme Court of India, under the leadership of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has taken a significant step in addressing the contentious issue of the Border Security Force’s (BSF) expanded jurisdiction in Punjab. The Court has urged the Central government and the state of Punjab to collaboratively resolve the matter, which stems from the Centre’s […]