Rule of Law Is Not a Welfare Scheme, It Protects Citizens: CJI Surya Kant Explains Limits on Government Power

CJI Surya Kant said the rule of law is not a welfare scheme or economic policy but a safeguard against arbitrary exercise of power. Speaking in Stockholm, he highlighted judicial independence, constitutional democracy and judicial review as essential tools to protect individual liberties.

Citizen’s Right to Walk on Demarcated Footpaths Is a Fundamental Right: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recognised citizens’ right to use safe and demarcated footpaths as a fundamental right. It also urged the government to enact a law requiring municipal and local authorities to build, mark, and maintain proper pedestrian infrastructure for safe public access.

Bihar Voter List Revision Row| “Use Aadhaar To Challenge Voter List Deletion”: Supreme Court

Today, On 14th August, In the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) case, the Supreme Court announced that individuals whose names were removed from the voter lists can now use their Aadhaar cards to challenge and restore their names effectively. New Delhi: The Supreme Court announced today during Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) case, that individuals […]