The Supreme Court Collegium met with Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav to address his controversial comments at a VHP event, deemed avoidable by the Collegium. His remarks on the Uniform Civil Code ignited public backlash, leading to an impeachment motion by the Opposition and calls for an inquiry into his conduct to uphold judicial integrity.
The Supreme Court expressed concerns over the misuse of criminal law in civil disputes during a case involving allegations of misconduct in a property sale deed transfer. The petitioner challenged the Allahabad High Court’s refusal to quash charges under the IPC, contending that civil matters should not escalate into criminal cases. The next hearing is set for March 2025.
Today, On 16th December, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna urged petitioners opposing the ‘Dharam Sansad’ in Ghaziabad to request an expedited hearing. The petition, led by Prashant Bhushan, claims the event advocates “genocide of Muslims.” Organized by Yati Narsinghanand, it raises concerns over hate speech and potential communal unrest, reflecting past controversies.
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Today, On 13th December, the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, declined to urgently hear a petition challenging the awarding of the Subbulakshmi Award to Carnatic musician T.M. Krishna. The petitioner argued Krishna’s past comments harmed M.S. Subbulakshmi’s reputation. The Court deemed no immediate intervention necessary, with a scheduled appeal for December 16. The case continues to stir debate.
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has paused new lawsuits while reviewing challenges to the Places of Worship Act. Advocate Hari Shankar Jain advocates restoring demolished Hindu temples, claiming the ruling benefits Hindus. The court will evaluate ongoing cases concerning religious structures in due course.
The Supreme Court Today (Dec 13) refused to entertain a plea challenging the decision of the Goa assembly speaker to reject the disqualification petition of the Congress against eight of its MLAs who defected to the ruling BJP. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar asked Congress leader Girish Chodankar, who filed the plea in the court, to move the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court to challenge the speaker’s decision.
The Supreme Court is set to decide whether to annul the recruitment process for 25,753 teachers and staff in West Bengal or to address wrongful appointments individually, amid allegations of irregularities. This case underscores the need for transparency in public sector hiring and could impact many candidates, with a decision expected on December 19.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (10th Dec) dismissed the CBI’s plea against medical bail granted to Dheeraj Wadhawan, former DHFL promoter, citing health issues. The trial is expected to last over a decade due to the case’s complexity. The court imposed strict bail conditions while revoking the Wadhawan brothers’ statutory bail, reinforcing procedural errors by earlier courts.
The Supreme Court directed six states to respond within six weeks regarding non-compliance in DGP appointments, including Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. Allegations of violations include preferential appointments undermining seniority and politicization of police leadership. The UPSC must prepare appointment panels and report status by March 2025.
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Today, On 9th December, the Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna directed the Manipur government to submit a sealed report on property damage from recent ethnic violence. The hearing is set for January 20. The unrest, stemming from tensions between the Meitei majority and tribal groups, has caused over 160 deaths since May 2023.