In a compelling address to the legal community, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud made a fervent appeal to lawyers, urging them to curtail the common practice of seeking unnecessary adjournments, which has led to a backlog of cases and a delay in justice. His words carried the weight of a system in need of […]
The Supreme Court has taken a conciliatory approach in the ongoing case of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha’s suspension from the Rajya Sabha, suggesting a potential resolution. During the hearing, Chadha agreed to tender an unconditional apology to the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha, with the apex court urging the Chairperson to view […]
In the august chambers of the Supreme Court, where the rule of law typically eclipses all else, a rare moment of empathy and concern was observed during the intense deliberations over the electoral bonds scheme. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta set a humane precedent by momentarily halting the legal […]
In a significant development, Justice Rakesh Kumar, a judicial member of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), tendered his resignation following the Supreme Court’s issuance of a contempt notice against him. The notice was issued due to Kumar’s judgment that seemingly defied an interim order passed by the Apex Court. During the hearing of […]
On Monday, October 16, the Supreme Court decided to refer the petitions challenging the anonymous electoral bonds scheme to a Constitution Bench comprising five judges. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, while addressing the matter, stated, “In view of the importance of the issue raised, and with regard to Article 145(4) of the Constitution of […]
NewsClick’s Editor-in-Chief, Prabir Purkayastha, and its Human Resources head, Amit Chakraborty, have moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Delhi High Court’s verdict that validated their arrest by the Delhi Police. The duo was taken into custody under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) over allegations of receiving Chinese funding to further anti-national propaganda. Senior Advocate […]
In a recent development, the Supreme Court has expressed its displeasure over the delay in adjudication of disqualification petitions against Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his supporting MLAs. The apex court has warned Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar about the prolonged timeline he has set for hearing these petitions. The petitions, filed by the […]
In a landmark move, the Supreme Court has convened a seven-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, to reexamine the 1998 PV Narasimha Rao judgment. This verdict had previously granted MPs and MLAs immunity from prosecution in bribery cases related to their speeches or votes in the house. The bench, which also […]
Today, October 4, marks a significant juncture in the Indian judiciary as the Supreme Court’s constitution bench is poised to re-examine the 1998 PV Narasimha Rao judgment. This influential ruling, which has stood its ground for over a quarter of a century, was recently referred to an expanded seven-judge bench in the case of Sita […]
The Supreme Court of India is preparing to announce several pivotal verdicts as the year progresses, especially in light of the upcoming retirement of two of its prominent judges. Justice Ravindra Bhat, after serving a tenure of four years, is set to retire on October 20, 2023. Meanwhile, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, with over six […]
