The Supreme Court is scheduled to deliberate on the Election Commission’s application Today, March 15. The Election Commission of India has requested the Supreme Court to return sealed envelopes containing data on electoral bonds due to the commission’s lack of copies. The Supreme Court is set to consider this appeal on March 15. The commission emphasized its submission of data from political parties without retaining copies and sought guidance on the matter.
The Supreme Court Today reserved judgment on whether mineral royalties are considered a tax under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 1957. The nine-judge bench, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, engaged in extensive deliberations over eight days, addressing appeals from state governments, mining entities, and public sector undertakings. This decision is highly anticipated for its potential impact on India’s regulatory landscape.
The Indian Coast Guard Today expressed commitment to increasing women officers in the Supreme Court, but cited recruitment rules preventing their transition to permanent commission. The Court directed the Centre to ensure inclusivity, criticizing functional arguments against it. This emphasizes the judiciary’s push for gender equality within the armed forces, advocating fair treatment and opportunities for women.
The Supreme Court Today (March 13th) agreed to review a petition challenging the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India from the committee responsible for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners. This legal battle highlights the ongoing debate over the independence and impartiality of India’s electoral appointment process.urgence and significance of the hearing is emphasized due to the upcoming elections.
The Supreme Court, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, will hear SBI’s plea on March 11 for an extension until June 30 to disclose electoral bond details from April 2019. This plea has implications for political funding transparency. The court will also address a contempt plea filed by ADR. The complexity of tracking and reporting these financial instruments is underscored.
The judges from the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany joined the bench of the Supreme Court of India, alongside Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud. The session began with Chief Justice Chandrachud extending a warm welcome to the German delegates. On Thursday the judges from the Federal Constitutional Court of Germany joined the bench […]
The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, Today has converted a letter into a Public Interest Litigation to examine rules in Madhya Pradesh that prevent visually impaired candidates from becoming judicial officers. This proactive step highlights the judiciary’s commitment to addressing inequality and injustice, setting a precedent for a more inclusive legal system.
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The Supreme Court of India Today ruled out the need for written exams and viva voce for appointing Presidents of State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions, as the positions are filled exclusively by retired High Court judges. The Court emphasized the importance of judicial oversight in the appointment process and directed the Central government to propose amendments for fair and transparent appointments at the district level, ensuring a balance between experience and transparency.
“Why doesn’t the Union draft the proposed rules, and then we review them, considering that members of the Commission are drawn from finance, etc.?”: CJI remarked.
CJI Chandrachud emphasized the need for diverse representation in international arbitration during Delhi Arbitration Week. He highlighted biases in arbitrator selection, citing a case involving rapper Jay-Z. Chandrachud advocated for the inclusion of highly qualified Indian arbitrators and cautioned against AI bias. The event also addressed biases in arbitration and the empowering nature of arbitration for parties.