Today, 26th April, The Supreme Court instructed the Gujarat High Court Registry to provide a response regarding the promotion of judicial officers to Additional District Judges. This directive follows a legal petition seeking clarity and transparency in the promotion process. The case highlights the importance of procedural fairness and adherence to legal guidelines in judicial appointments. The Supreme Court’s involvement highlights its role in upholding the integrity of the judiciary.
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The Supreme Court will consider a plea by leaders of the Madhya Pradesh Bar Council challenging contempt proceedings for organizing a lawyer’s strike in protest of a controversial High Court circular. The plea alleges that the contempt actions were unjustly initiated. The urgency of the matter was acknowledged by the bench, and the case will be considered.
The Thackeray factions plea was to be listed for hearing Today (March 1) before a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud. The Supreme Court announced today that it will schedule for March 7 the petition filed by the Uddhav Thackeray faction contesting the ruling of Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, who declared the Shiv Sena bloc led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde as the authentic political party.
The Supreme Court has requested responses from the Centre and other parties regarding a petition that contests the ruling of the Delhi High Court. This decision upheld the legality of a section in the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, which requires companies to pass on tax savings to consumers by lowering prices. The […]
This event not only signifies the strengthening relationship between the International Court of Justice and the Supreme Court of India but also serves as a platform for exchanging ideas and fostering dialogue on the universal principles of justice, independence, and innovation in the judiciary. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, in his welcoming remarks, expressed his delight […]
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, has invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to remit the 20-year sentence of a Tamil Nadu man, Sankar, convicted of aggravated sexual assault against a 14-year-old girl, who he later married and fathered children with. This ruling, delivered by a […]
A Legacy of Landmark Judgments and Constitutional Wisdom by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, who retired on December 25, 2023, after serving an impactful tenure of 6 years and 10 months at the Supreme Court of India, has been a pivotal figure in shaping contemporary Indian jurisprudence. His retirement marks the end […]
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent ruling, declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the establishment of a commission to resolve ongoing ethnic conflicts among the Nagas, Meiteis, and Kukis in Manipur. The bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, was hearing […]
The Supreme Court of India, on December 8, 2023, dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to impose limits on election-related expenditures by political parties and candidates. The bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, ruled that these issues fall under legislative policy and are beyond […]
In a recent development, Senior Advocate Dushyant Dave penned an open letter to Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, voicing his concerns over the reassignment of sensitive cases by the Supreme Court’s Registry. Dave’s letter highlights a pattern of cases, particularly those involving human rights, freedom of speech, democracy, and the functioning of statutory and constitutional institutions, […]