Indian Coast Guard’s Gender Integration Issue: Ships Unfit for Women Officers, Supreme Court Informed

Indian Coast Guard informed the Supreme Court that integrating more women as permanent officers presents significant challenges due to the lack of ships designed to accommodate women. The Indian Coast Guard informed the Supreme Court that integrating more women as permanent officers presents significant challenges due to the lack of ships designed to accommodate women. […]

Centre to Supreme Court: Expert Committee Report on Reforms in Arbitration Submitted to Law Ministry

The Supreme Court has directed the distribution of an expert committee’s report on proposed arbitration sector reforms to concerned parties by March 1, 2024. The Union government is yet to make a final decision on the report. This follows previous Supreme Court rulings and the establishment of a constitution bench to review the matter.

Supreme Court Stresses on Dialogue Between Tamil Nadu Government and Governor to Resolve Legislative Deadlock

The Supreme Court of India, addressing the ongoing tussle between the Tamil Nadu government and the state’s Governor over pending bills, emphasized the importance of maintaining a communication channel between the two constitutional authorities to resolve differences and prevent governance impasse. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. […]

Supreme Court Annuls Reappointment of Kannur University VC, Cites State Government Interference

The Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling, has quashed the reappointment of Dr. Gopinath Ravindran as the Vice-Chancellor of Kannur University in Kerala, citing “unwarranted interference” by the state government. The bench, headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, emphasized that the decision-making process […]

Supreme Court to Frame Guidelines on Governors’ Bill Referral Powers

Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision in Indian Legislative Process In a pivotal move, the Supreme Court of India is deliberating on the establishment of guidelines to define the circumstances under which state governors can refer bills passed by state legislatures to the President for assent. This development arises from a petition filed by the Kerala government, […]

Supreme Court Questions Union Government’s Non-Appointment of Sikh Lawyers as Judges

The Supreme Court of India, in a recent hearing, raised serious questions about the Union government’s decision-making process in the appointment of judges, particularly focusing on the non-appointment of two Sikh lawyers as High Court judges. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia, expressed concerns over the government’s “pick and choose” approach, […]

Supreme Court Questions Tamil Nadu Governor’s Delay in Assenting to Bills

In recent development, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, has raised serious questions regarding the prolonged delay by the Tamil Nadu Governor in acting on several Bills sent for his assent. The apex court’s inquiry comes in the wake of a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu […]

Supreme Court Criticizes Centre’s Selective Approach in High Court Judge Appointments and Transfers

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has raised serious concerns regarding the Centre’s approach in handling the transfers and appointments of High Court judges. This issue reflects a growing tension between the judiciary and the executive in India. Also read-Supreme Court To Review Tamil Nadu And Kerala’s Pleas On Governors’ Delay In […]

CJI DY Chandrachud Inaugurates Mitti Cafe at Supreme Court, Champions Inclusivity with Specially Abled Staff

In a groundbreaking initiative championing inclusivity and accessibility, Chief Justice of India Dr. DY Chandrachud inaugurated the ‘Mitti Cafe’ at the Supreme Court premises, a unique establishment entirely managed by specially abled staff. The inauguration, marked by a poignant rendition of the National Anthem in sign language, signifies a major step towards integrating specially abled […]

Centre to Supreme Court: Citizens Don’t Have Right to Know Political Party Funding

In a significant development, the central government has informed the Supreme Court that the Constitution does not grant voters the right to be informed about the funding of political parties. This statement was made in anticipation of the hearing on petitions challenging the electoral bond scheme. Attorney General R Venkataramani, in a written submission to […]