Today, On 1st September, The Supreme Court, led by CJI BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, dismissed a PIL against 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20), after the Centre argued that the initiative directly benefits sugarcane farmers and supports renewable energy goals.
In the presidential reference case, CJI B.R. Gavai initially refused Harish Salve’s urgent mention but permitted him to appear virtually after personal reasons were cited. The court stressed such requests should go through the AoR and questioned the presence of top law officers.
The Supreme Court began hearing petitions on Rohingya deportation and refugee rights in Jaffar Ullah v. UOI, focusing on refugee status, bail, basic amenities, and legal deportation, with matters divided into three separate groups.
Supreme Court urges Kerala Governor and State to end tussle and appoint regular Vice-Chancellors for two key universities. Says, “Why should students suffer in this type of litigation?”
Supreme Court to hear if magistrate approval should be mandatory before summoning lawyers in probes. Move follows ED’s controversial summons to senior advocates in ESOP case.
Today, On 14th July, The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case on investigative agencies summoning lawyers for giving legal opinions, following ED’s summons to senior advocates Arvind Datar and Pratap Venugopal. CJI Gavai-led bench will hear it.
Today, On 16th May, The Supreme Court asked for concrete proof regarding claims that Rohingya refugees were thrown into the sea, stressing that petitions cannot be based on social media content alone. “You cannot keep collecting info from social media.”
The Supreme Court Bar Association condemned BJP MP Nishikant Dubey’s remarks about the judiciary and Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, labeling them defamatory and amounting to criminal contempt. The SCBA urged the Attorney General to initiate contempt proceedings against Dubey, emphasizing the need to uphold the dignity of the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court Today (April 22) said it will hear a contempt plea next week against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for blaming the CJI for “civil wars in the country.” The Attorney General has not yet granted permission to proceed with the case.
Supreme Court Today (April 21) asked a lawyer to seek the Attorney General’s permission before filing contempt charges against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey. The case involves Dubey’s controversial statement blaming CJI Sanjiv Khanna for “all civil wars in the country.”
