Former CJI DY Chandrachud supported the Uniform Civil Code, saying the Constitution desires it. He urged inclusive implementation by taking all communities into confidence.
The Supreme Court will hear later today a crucial Presidential Reference on delays by Governors and the President in acting on State Bills. Kerala and Tamil Nadu oppose it as “not maintainable.”
CJI Gavai, in his address to the Maharashtra Legislature, echoed Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s vision of judicial independence, emphasizing that the judiciary must remain free from executive control to uphold constitutional supremacy and democratic values.
Vice President Dhankhar claims the Constitution’s Preamble is unchangeable, like parenthood, but legal history and global examples suggest otherwise. Is the Preamble truly beyond amendment?
Today, On 2nd July, The Madras High Court held that phone tapping is a breach of the fundamental right to privacy under Article 21 unless it follows a legally established procedure. The Court stressed such powers can’t be used for ordinary crimes.
Rahul Gandhi has criticized the RSS for questioning the terms “secular” and “socialist” in the Constitution’s Preamble, accusing them of favoring the Manusmriti agenda. He claims the RSS aims to undermine the rights of marginalized groups and has warned them against their intentions. The controversy follows an RSS demand for debate on these terms.
During his felicitation event in Amravati, his hometown, CJI B R Gavai spoke about the importance of the Constitution after becoming the 52nd Chief Justice of India: “Constitution of India is supreme, all three wings of democracy work under it.”
During his felicitation event in Amravati, his hometown, CJI B R Gavai spoke about the importance of the Constitution after becoming the 52nd Chief Justice of India: “Constitution of India is supreme, all three wings of democracy work under it.”
Today, On 16th June, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin Slammed Governor RN Ravi, saying he has not changed his ways despite the Supreme Court verdict and is deliberately holding back the Kalaignar University Bill, stalling key state development and welfare plans.
CJI B.R. Gavai said the Supreme Court’s judgment on quota sub-categorisation ensures that the most marginalised among Dalits get their fair share in government jobs and admissions to educational institutions, promoting real equality and justice.
