Today, On 9th September, Shashi Tharoor challenged a trial court’s summons in a defamation case related to his remark comparing PM Narendra Modi to a scorpion. The Supreme Court, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, assured Tharoor’s counsel that the plea for an urgent hearing would be considered. BJP leader Rajiv Babbar filed the defamation case, claiming the remark hurt Hindu sentiments.
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Today, On 22nd August, The Supreme Court urged TMC and BJP leaders not to politicize the RG Kar Medical College case, emphasizing focus on justice. It ordered no coercive action against protesting doctors. Concerns were raised about delays in securing the crime scene. The Court emphasized the importance of doctors returning to work and assured no adverse actions against them.
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Today, On 31st July, The Odisha and Central governments are in disagreement over the Supreme Court’s recent judgment on states’ authority to levy a mining cess. The court is now deliberating on whether the judgment should apply retrospectively or prospectively. This disagreement has caused significant consternation, with both sides presenting their arguments. The judgement is awaited.
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Today, On 15th July, The Supreme Court set to hear a plea on July 22 regarding the vacant Deputy Speaker post in the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies. The petition emphasizes the need for immediate action to appoint Deputy Speakers as mandated by the Indian Constitution. The prolonged vacancy holds operational and constitutional implications, highlighting the significance of balanced parliamentary proceedings.
Today, On 7th May, The Supreme Court advised Maharashtra to reconsider Goregaon as the location for the new Bombay High Court due to potential inconveniences. They emphasized the urgency of finding a more suitable location, recognizing the need for extra space and emphasizing the promptness of addressing the High Court’s requirements. The Court also directed a meeting to discuss potential temporary alternative sites and emphasized the urgency of commencing construction.
Retired Allahabad High Court Judge, Justice Ajit Singh, challenges unequal pension system by petitioning the Supreme Court. He argues for parity between judges from district judiciary and the bar, highlighting unfair treatment of judicial service tenure. The case holds implications for reshaping the pension landscape, with the Supreme Court seeking responses, adding weight to the ongoing pension system discussion.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, rejected a plea for reserved seats in the Lok Sabha for individuals with disabilities, questioning the need for disclosing disability status in nomination forms. The court deemed it a policy matter and dismissed the petition, filed by Jayant Raghav. The Lok Sabha is the lower house of India’s bicameral parliament.
A Turning Point for Legal Accessibility in India, Supreme Court on Friday has issued notices to the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh in response to a plea challenging the enrolment fees for lawyers The Supreme Court on Friday has issued notices to the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh in response to a plea challenging the […]
Justice Sripathi Ravindra Bhat, a distinguished judge of the Supreme Court, marked his retirement with a heartfelt farewell speech, reflecting on his illustrious career and the values that guided him. The event, organized by the Supreme Court Bar Association, was a testament to his significant contributions to the Indian judiciary. Justice Bhat expressed profound gratitude […]
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on October 31, 2023, to address the petitions challenging the Electoral Bonds scheme. This decision was made by a bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra. The petitioners have chosen not to argue on the scheme being passed as […]