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. […]
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’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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Supreme Court Set to Re-examine Sedition Law on September 12 The Supreme Court is poised to hear a series of petitions on September 12, challenging the constitutional validity of the colonial-era provision of sedition under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This hearing comes in the wake of the government’s recent proposal to introduce sweeping changes […]
Supreme Court Queries Centre on Timeline for J&K’s Statehood Restoration The Supreme Court, in a recent hearing, sought clarity from the Centre regarding a “timeframe” for reinstating Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, leading the bench, emphasized the significance of “restoration of democracy” during the hearing of petitions challenging the repeal of Article […]