On April 1, the Supreme Court of India designated six retired High Court judges as Senior Advocates: Ambadas Haribhau Joshi, Chander Shekhar, Cyril Thamarai Selvam, Prithviraj Keshavrao Chavan, Rajbir Sehrawat, and Raj Mohan Singh, recognizing their significant contributions to the legal field during and post-retirement.
The Supreme Court expressed concerns about the absence of Advocate-on-Record P. Soma Sundaram during a hearing, as he was unreachable in a remote Tamil Nadu village. The Court ordered him to appear in person by April 1, 2025, with travel proof, after failed attempts for virtual attendance due to connectivity issues.
The Supreme Court of India reviewed a plea regarding the consolidation of 15 lawsuits related to the Mathura Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute, initially ordered by the Allahabad High Court. The Supreme Court supported this consolidation as it serves the interests of justice and stated the plea could be raised later.
The Government has requested the Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling allowing states to tax mineral extraction, citing potential economic strain and undue burden on citizens. It argues for a uniform national system of mineral levies to ensure sustained economic growth and harmonized pricing. The plea highlights the impact on industrial growth and national development.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Chandrachud, today ruled on retrospective taxation of mining activities, allowing states to renew tax demands from April 1, 2005. The ruling recognizes states’ authority to tax mineral rights under List II, while emphasizing the need for balanced federalism. However, dissenting Justice Nagarathna expressed concerns about potential negative economic impacts.
CJI Chandrachud today assured the AAP government that it has the authority to release the allocated Rs 3,000 crore for the Delhi Jal Board even after the March 31 deadline. The decision came after the AAP administration urgently petitioned for the release of funds, fearing their potential expiry. The hearing has been scheduled for April 1.
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