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 […]
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, has raised questions regarding the actions of Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi in referring bills to the President after withholding assent. This development follows the Governor’s decision to withhold assent on ten bills, which were subsequently re-enacted by the Tamil Nadu Legislative […]
A Landmark Ruling on State Interference and Statutory Compliance The Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling, has quashed the re-appointment of Dr. Gopinath Raveendran as the Vice Chancellor of Kannur University, Kerala. This decision was based on the grounds of “unwarranted intervention of the State Government” and the observation that the Chancellor (Kerala […]
In a landmark move to enhance judicial accessibility and efficiency, the Supreme Court of India, under the leadership of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, launched two significant initiatives during the Constitution Day celebrations. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated these initiatives, marking a new era in the Indian legal system. Also read- CJI D Y Chandrachud […]
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, in a keynote address at the 36th LAWASIA Conference 2023 in Bengaluru, emphasized the critical role of state intervention in preventing the oppression of historically marginalized communities by dominant social groups. His speech, themed “Identity, the Individual and the State: New Paths to Liberty,” highlighted the limitations of traditional […]
In a recent hearing concerning the Adani-Hindenburg matter, the Supreme Court of India addressed allegations of bias against members of the Expert Committee it constituted, particularly focusing on Advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, leading the bench, labeled these allegations as “unfair,” emphasizing the need for responsibility in making such claims. Also […]
In a significant development in the Indian judiciary, Advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan has been appointed as an additional judge of the Bombay High Court, following a two-year wait since his initial recommendation. The appointment, issued by the Central government, marks a notable addition to the Bombay High Court, enhancing its expertise in commercial law. Also read- […]
The Supreme Court of India has reserved its verdict in the high-profile case involving allegations by US-based short-selling firm Hindenburg Research against the Adani group of companies. The allegations, which accused Adani of stock market regulation violations, led to a significant drop in the group’s share value. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India […]
In a stern admonition, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, expressed its disapproval towards the governors of Punjab and Tamil Nadu for their delay in assenting to bills passed by the respective state assemblies. This rebuke came in response to allegations by the state governments accusing the governors […]
The Supreme Court of India has extended a protective shield to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala, granting him immunity from arrest for five weeks in a case that has its origins in a political protest dating back 23 years. The case pertains to an event in August 2000, where Surjewala, then a Youth Congress leader, was […]
