A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court of India challenging the constitutional validity of appointing Deputy Chief Ministers in state governments. The petitioner argues that such appointments lack constitutional backing and do not benefit the public. The plea calls for action to address these “unconstitutional” appointments, with a hearing scheduled for February 12.
Supreme Court invalidated a contentious ruling by the Andhra Pradesh High Court, led by Justice Rakesh Kumar, which had criticized both the Collegium and Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy [State of Andhra Pradesh and ors vs Thota Suresh Babu and ors]. A panel of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Pankaj Mithal annulled all contentious remarks […]
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy regarding a plea to transfer the 2015 cash for vote scandal trial out of Telangana due to concerns about fairness. The urgency of the matter has been emphasized, given Reddy’s powerful position. The outcome may set a precedent for handling cases involving high-profile politicians in India.
The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on quashing an FIR against Chandrababu Naidu. Justices disagreed on the applicability of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, leading to a referral to the Chief Justice. The case raises questions about prior sanction for inquiry or investigation of public servants, highlighting complexities in legal interpretation.
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India upheld the decision of the Madras High Court, refusing to direct the removal of Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthil Balaji, who is implicated in a money laundering case. This ruling reaffirms the constitutional principle that a Governor cannot dismiss a Minister without the recommendation of the […]