Today, On 25th July, Supreme Court, stating “Under Article 32 Plea Is Permitted,” allows Kerala to withdraw petition challenging Governor’s inaction, despite Centre’s suggestion to refer the matter to a larger bench due to pending constitutional questions.
Assent To Bills | Day 1 | Supreme Court Today (July 22) agreed to look into 14 important constitutional doubts raised by President Droupadi Murmu on how quickly Governors and the President must act on state bills. The hearing begins mid-August after fixing a timeline on July 29.
Justice Surya Kant responded to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s remarks, stating that the judiciary faces attacks daily. His comments came after Dhankhar’s statement about MPs being the ultimate masters of the Constitution. Justice Kant downplayed the criticism, affirming that such challenges are a regular part of the institution’s role.
The Supreme Court Today (July 10) said the Election Commission’s clean-up of Bihar’s voter list is constitutional and logical, but its timing — just before elections — may deprive citizens of their voting rights. The court also questioned why Aadhaar and voter ID cards were not accepted as valid proof.
The Supreme Court Today (July 10) is hearing over 10 petitions challenging the Election Commission’s decision to carry out a massive voter list update in Bihar. Petitioners argue it’s arbitrary and illegal, but the court observed the EC is acting as per constitutional mandate.
Justice AS Oka emphasized the ongoing threats to judicial independence in India during the Justice H.R. Khanna Memorial Lecture. He criticized delays in judicial appointments as damaging and demoralizing, urging judges and lawyers to remain vigilant. Oka highlighted historical instances of judicial integrity and encouraged future legal professionals to prioritize constitutional values over recognition.
Today, On 28th June, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said, “Preamble of a Constitution is not changeable,” but pointed out it was changed in 1976 during the Emergency by adding “socialist,” “secular,” and “integrity,” which no other constitution has seen.
Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud told his views on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ initiative to a Parliamentary committee Indian voters are not naive and rejected claims against simultaneous polls, stating staggered elections are not an immutable part of the Constitution or its original design.
CJI B R Gavai said the Constitution is above all democratic institutions in India. He emphasized that even Parliament cannot change its basic structure.
The Tamil Nadu government has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Madras High Court’s May 21 order that stayed nine state laws from 2020 related to appointing Vice-Chancellors in universities, calling it unconstitutional interference.
