Today, 21st May, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea for re-evaluation of Punjab Judicial Services Mains Exam marks, citing lack of authority. Petitioners requested reconsideration based on discrepancies, but the Court upheld the existing process and advised them to approach the Punjab & Haryana High Court under Article 226 for redress, subsequently granting permission to withdraw the petition.
Today (16th May): The Supreme Court ruled that Air India Limited ceased to be a state entity under Article 12 of the Constitution after its disinvestment and transfer to the Tata Group. The court dismissed appeals against the Bombay High Court’s verdict, stating that post-privatization, the company no longer fell under the court’s writ jurisdiction. The appellants were directed to seek alternative avenues for remedy.
On Wednesday(March 27),The Madras High Court dismissed a petition challenging Tamil Nadu’s election notification, ensuring the scheduled elections proceed as planned. The petitioner sought to advance the vote counting date, but the court ruled it lacked legal basis and didn’t address significant public concern. The ruling upholds the electoral process’s sanctity and the Election Commission’s authority.
The Calcutta High Court has recently intervened in a case involving a defamation FIR against journalist Rojina Rahaman of ‘Bongo TV’, staying the proceedings initiated against her. This decision comes in the backdrop of an interview conducted by Rahaman with Sajal Ghosh, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councillor and social media panelist, who made critical […]
In a landmark ruling, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has affirmed the authority of constitutional courts to order the release of detainees, even under the stringent provisions of the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substance Act, 1988 (PITNDPS). This pivotal decision emerged from the case of Jahangeer Ahmad Mugloo v. […]
The Bombay High Court recently intervened in a case involving a demolition notice issued by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) against Senior Advocate V Sridharan. The notice pertained to the alleged illegal merging of a niche area into his office space. A division bench comprising Justices Gautam Patel and Kamal Khata granted a stay on […]