Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi called for a review of the Constitution’s Basic Structure Doctrine, describing it as “vague, ambiguous and ever-growing.” He remarked that Parliament itself does not clearly know what constitutes the doctrine’s scope.
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai described the Indian Constitution as a “living document” that adapts to societal changes through amendments. He emphasized its role in empowering marginalized communities and highlighted its transformative force in achieving justice and equality. Gavai’s personal journey illustrates the Constitution’s impact on social justice and representation.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has convened a meeting to discuss judicial accountability following allegations of cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence. The meeting, involving BJP and Congress leaders, aims to address concerns raised about corruption and constitutional amendments. An inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the matter further.
Retired Supreme Court Justice Madan Bhimrao Lokur emphasized concerns over judicial independence, systemic inefficiencies, and the impact of new laws on fundamental rights in India. He criticized delays in judicial appointments and highlighted issues like the overpopulation of undertrial prisoners. Justice Lokur advocated for greater accountability and transparency within the judiciary.
On the evening of 17th December, 2024 , LawChakra hosted a live discussion with Supreme Court Advocate- Sandeep Mishra , aimed at bringing before the audience a discussion on what exactly is the ‘One Nation , One Election’ and how will it bring about a change in elections in the nation, the historical perspective and the current scenario in accordance to the bill which was introduced recently in the Parliament .
Wilson, a DMK MP, met with Union Law Minister Meghwal to advocate for Permanent Regional Benches of the Supreme Court in various zones and other judicial reforms. Meghwal assured Wilson of reviewing the representation. The proposal also focused on social justice, diversity in judicial appointments, and raising retirement age for judges.
The manifestos of the Congress and CPI(M) parties aim to make changes to India’s legal landscape. Both parties have proposed repealing controversial laws such as the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). Additionally, they advocate for bifurcating the Supreme Court, likely to address issues related to the workload and efficiency of the judiciary.
In a significant ruling on the Article 370 case, the Supreme Court of India emphasized that amendments to the substantive provisions of the Constitution cannot be executed through executive notifications. The Court clarified that any amendments to the Constitution must adhere to the procedure outlined in Article 368, which requires passing an amendment bill in […]
