Today (3rd April): The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to NCDRC members for defying a stay order and issuing Non-Bailable Warrants to a real estate firm. Despite their apology, the Court found their actions to be a mockery of the court and an act of absolute impunity. The seriousness of the situation was emphasized due to the potential impact on individuals’ life and liberty.
Today, 12th April, Advocate Shashank Shekhar Jha sent a letter to the Attorney General citing concerns about AAP supporters’ attempts to undermine the judiciary’s credibility on social media. Jha seeks permission to file a contempt of court case against AAP for misquoting the Delhi High Court and making baseless allegations. He urges the AG to address this issue to protect the judiciary’s authority.
On 4th April: Attorney General R. Venketaramani stressed the precedence of Union List’s Entry 52 over State List’s Entry 24 in regulating industrial alcohol for national welfare. The 9-judge bench continued hearing arguments on state regulation of industrial alcohol. Key points included state governments’ authority and the interpretation of “intoxicating liquor” under the Constitution’s provisions, with the next hearing set for April 9, 2024.
The Supreme Court Today (April 1st) issued a unified directive regarding Kerala’s request for interim relief and the state’s lawsuit against the central government’s restrictions on its borrowing capabilities. Kerala initiated legal action in the apex court under Article 131, alleging that the Centre infringed upon its authority to manage the state’s financial affairs.
Today, the Supreme Court of India postponed its decision on a plea by the Kerala government regarding a financial dispute with the Centre. The dispute centers on allegations of the Union government interfering with Kerala’s borrowing powers. The Court encouraged both parties to resolve the issues through dialogue. Kerala emphasized its limited role in the country’s debt profile.