“Can We Disqualify Shinde?”: Supreme Court’s Key Question In Shiv Sena Case

Hearing the Shiv Sena disqualification case, the Supreme Court asked whether it could itself declare Shinde-faction MLAs disqualified or only set aside the Speaker’s order and remand it. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday, hearing the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena’s challenge to the Maharashtra Speaker’s refusal to disqualify Eknath Shinde faction MLAs, asked whether […]

Ram Mandir Donation Theft Row| We Are Focused on Having a Fair, Speedy and Impartial Investigation: Supreme Court Seeks SIT Status Report

The Supreme Court directed the reconstituted SIT probing the alleged siphoning of Ayodhya Ram Mandir offerings to file a status report, with the CJI stating, “We are focused on having a fair, speedy and impartial investigation,” while prioritising a time-bound probe.

CJI Khanna Grants NewsClick Interim Protection Over Tax Demand: “No Coercive Action for a Week”

The Supreme Court granted NewsClick a one-week protection from any coercive action over a tax demand. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, however, rejected a writ petition filed by PPK Newsclick Studio Pvt Ltd. The petition was filed directly under Article 32 of the Constitution. The court’s decision provides temporary relief but does not settle the tax dispute.

“Why Are You Harassing Students? You Are State. Don’t Make it an Ego Issue”: SC Restrains Karnataka from Declaring Results of Half-yearly Exams of Classes 8 to 10

The Supreme Court today (21st Oct) has criticized the Karnataka government for “harassing” students by conducting board examinations for classes 8 to 10, prohibiting the declaration of results until further notice. This follows the withdrawal of a circular for board exams in several rural districts, while exams proceeded in others. The court seeks detailed examination process information within four weeks.

1990 Custodial Death Case|| SC Issues Notice to Gujarat Govt on Former IPS Officer Sanjiv Bhatt’s Appeal Against Life Sentence

The Supreme Court has today issued a notice to the Gujarat Government regarding former police officer Sanjiv Bhatt’s appeal against his conviction and life sentence in a 1990 custodial death case. Bhatt, along with other officers, was found guilty of custodial torture following communal riots. The case will be heard alongside related appeals.