The Supreme Court ruled that Parliament is not bound by any undertaking given by the Centre before the Court while enacting a law. The remark came during the hearing on challenges to Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which replaces the old sedition provision.
The Supreme Court has started final hearing on Andhra Pradesh’s challenge to the Centre’s fresh reference under the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act in the Krishna river dispute. The State argues the 2023 notification is unconstitutional and overrides the mechanism under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014.
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and senior advocate Haresh Jagtiani have approached the Bombay High Court challenging the constitutional validity of the Centre’s Sahyog Portal. They argue that the portal enables arbitrary online content takedowns without notice or hearing, violating free speech and Supreme Court safeguards.
