CJI led bench Today (April 10th) nullified a Rs 2,800 crore arbitral award that favored Anil Ambani’s company, Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd (DAMEPL), against the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC). This decision pertains to the dispute concerning the Delhi Airport Express Line.
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CJI led bench highlighted that climate change significantly affects the constitutional guarantee of the right to life. The court emphasized the necessity for India to prioritize clean energy endeavors like solar power, asserting that citizens deserve protection from the adverse impacts of the climate crisis.
CJI DY Chandrachud emphasized the crucial link between an independent bar and judiciary. He urged legal professionals to prioritize allegiance to the court and Constitution over partisan interests. Chandrachud also expressed concern over lawyers publicly commenting on ongoing cases, stressing the ethical responsibility to maintain the sanctity of legal proceedings.
Today (April 5th), CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, granted the Central government’s request to transfer petitions from various High Courts. These petitions challenge notices issued by Goods and Services Tax (GST) authorities to gaming companies for alleged tax evasion and underpayment. A total of 27 petitions from 9-HC’s were transferred to SC.
The Supreme Court Today (April 5th) agreed to review the pleas regarding the All India Football Federation and the finalisation of its constitution, which was drafted by former SC Justice L Nageswara Rao. CJI D Y Chandrachud acknowledged the arguments of Senior Advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan, acting as an amicus curiae, stressing the importance of hearing the pleas.
The Supreme Court Today (April 5th) rejected a petition requesting the transfer of the mortal remains of Sufi saint from Bangladesh to India. CJI D Y Chandrachud, leading a three-judge bench, stated that there is no constitutionally enforceable entitlement to request the transportation of the Sufi saint’s mortal remains, as he was a citizen of Pakistan.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud Today (April 4th) reflected on the significant influence that the late veteran jurist and Senior Advocate Fali S Nariman had during turbulent periods in India’s history. CJI also highlighted Nariman’s role as a mentor to numerous lawyers and judges, noting his unreserved critique of judgments without hesitation.
