Balancing Judicial Authority and Constitutional Norms In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has issued a set of guidelines to High Courts regarding the summoning of government officials, a move that addresses concerns over the arbitrary and frequent summoning of these officials. This development marks a significant step in the Indian judiciary’s approach […]
A Landmark Ruling on State Interference and Statutory Compliance The Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling, has quashed the re-appointment of Dr. Gopinath Raveendran as the Vice Chancellor of Kannur University, Kerala. This decision was based on the grounds of “unwarranted intervention of the State Government” and the observation that the Chancellor (Kerala […]
The Allahabad High Court has deferred the hearing of the contentious Gyanvapi Mosque title dispute to December 1, following a consensus among the counsels for both parties. The bench, headed by Chief Justice Pritinker Diwaker, acceded to the request for adjournment in a case that has been a focal point of religious and historical debate. […]
The Supreme Court, on Monday, voiced significant concerns regarding the ongoing suspension of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Member of Parliament, Raghav Chadha, from the Rajya Sabha. The apex court termed the exclusion of a member of the political opposition from the house as a “serious matter.” Also read- Supreme Court Clears Path For […]
In a recent clarification, the Supreme Court announced on Monday, October 30, that its previous order, dated 20 July 2023, which declined to stay the Delhi ordinance on services, should not hinder the Delhi High Court from examining a petition. This petition, filed by 437 consultants appointed by the Delhi government, challenges the termination of […]
The Supreme Court, while addressing an Intervention Application (IA) related to captive elephants in Kerala, made an oral observation that certain matters are best addressed by High Courts, given their familiarity with the local conditions of a state. The bench, consisting of CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, emphasized that the […]
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on October 31, 2023, to address the petitions challenging the Electoral Bonds scheme. This decision was made by a bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra. The petitioners have chosen not to argue on the scheme being passed as […]
The Supreme Court of India, under the bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, has been actively monitoring the aftermath of the violence in Manipur. In a recent development, the Court directed the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to ensure that Aadhaar cards are issued to individuals displaced […]
