Today, On 12th December, the Supreme Court instructed all courts to refrain from handling cases regarding surveys of religious sites under the Places of Worship Act, 1991. This decision seeks to maintain communal harmony and secularism while reviewing several petitions challenging the Act’s provisions, emphasizing legal consistency and caution in sensitive matters.
Today, On 12th December, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna directed that no additional suits be registered until the next hearing regarding the Places of Worship Act, 1991, which prohibits changes to religious structures from before India’s independence. Ongoing legal challenges question the Act’s constitutionality, emphasizing the importance of maintaining communal harmony.
Attorney General R. Venkataramani Today (Dec 12) urged the Chief Justice of India (CJI) to list the Competition Commission of India’s (CCI) plea seeking consolidation of writ petitions filed by e-commerce resellers. The matter, which Venkataramani mentioned before CJI, is expected to be heard on Monday (Dec 16).
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The Supreme Court, on December 10, noted that the trial in the RG Kar rape-murder case is proceeding day-to-day from Monday to Thursday at the Special CBI Court in Sealdah. So far, 43 of the 81 prosecution witnesses have been examined. A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar stated the matter would be reviewed next on March 17, with liberty for parties to raise concerns about trial delays if needed.
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The Supreme Court Today (Dec 10) resumed hearing the high-profile case of the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor from Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar. The Court reviewed the progress of the investigation, with the CBI submitting its seventh progress report. The Chief Justice inquired about the status of the case in the lower courts, while the victim’s family lawyer requested a speedy trial. Senior Advocate Indira Jaising emphasized the need for an independent monitoring committee to oversee the implementation of the National Task Force’s recommendations. The Court also addressed the chargesheet filing timeline and discussed various suggestions made in the case, highlighting the importance of addressing these through proper channels.
Delhi High Court’s Chief Justice Manmohan sworn in Today (Dec 5) as a judge of the Supreme Court of India under the cloud of controversial senior advocate designations. The Supreme Court Collegium, which comprises Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna and Justices B.R. Gavai, Surya Kant, Hrishkesh Roy and Abay S. Oka, had made a recommendation to elevate Justice Manmohan to the Supreme Court on November 28, 2024.
The Supreme Court Today (Nov 29) directed Aakash Institute not to give effect to the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) resolution to amend its Articles of Association (AoA). A Bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar directed Aakash Education to approach the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in seven days. The stay on implementation of the resolution will remain in place till the first date of hearing of the appeal before the NCLAT.
The Supreme Court Today (Nov 25) refused to examine a PIL seeking directions to the Election Commission and state election bodies to address the purported duplication and multiple entries in voter lists. A bench comprising CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar said the apex court cannot issue omnibus directions to all authorities. The bench, however, allowed the petitioner Rashtrawadi Adarsh Mahasangh, a registered political outfit, to approach the high courts with specific grievances and permitted filing representations with appropriate authorities.
Today, On 25th November, the Supreme Court dismissed PILs to remove “secular” and “socialist” from the Indian Constitution’s Preamble. The Chief Justice stated that Parliament can amend the Preamble, and the court emphasized that defining these terms is a governmental responsibility. The terms were added in 1976 through the 42nd amendment.
Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna announced a new case allocation roster effective November 11, organizing 16 benches. The CJI and senior judges will handle letter petitions and public interest litigations, focusing on social justice, election disputes, and habeas corpus cases. Justice Surya Kant’s bench will also address election-related matters.