The Supreme Court of India is set to hear an appeal by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on July 21. The appeal challenges the Gujarat High Court’s refusal to stay his conviction in a defamation case related to a comment he made about the ‘Modi’ surname. Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Gandhi, requested an urgent […]
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has moved the Supreme Court, challenging the verdict of a Surat court in a defamation case related to his remarks made during a 2019 election rally in Karnataka. The remarks were concerning the ‘Modi’ surname. This move comes in the wake of the Gujarat High Court’s dismissal of his plea to […]
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The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in response to a bail plea by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia. Sisodia is implicated in the Delhi excise policy scam case. The bench, consisting of Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Bela M Trivedi, […]
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to the Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, seeking a response to a plea for the swift resolution of pending disqualification petitions against Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from two factions of the Shiv Sena. The notice, returnable in two weeks, was issued by a bench […]
The Supreme Court of India recently concluded a contempt of court case against the former office-bearers of the Bharatpur Bar Association, Rajasthan, who were accused of obstructing the work of lawyers who did not participate in calls for strikes and boycotts of courts. The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Justice PS […]
In a recent development, the producers of the film “Adipurush” have approached the Supreme Court, challenging an order from the Allahabad High Court that mandates their personal appearance before the court. The matter was presented to the apex court as one of grave urgency. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, […]
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India declined to issue directives to the Indian Army and paramilitary forces regarding security provision in tribal areas of Manipur. The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, Justices PS Narasimha, and Manoj Misra, underscored that the Supreme Court, in its 72-year history, has never […]
The Supreme Court of India has announced that it will commence the final hearing of the case concerning the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution from August 2, 2023. The case will be heard on a day-to-day basis, excluding Mondays and Fridays. The Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud […]
The Indian Central Government has defended its decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution, which had conferred special status on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), in a fresh affidavit before the Supreme Court. The government stated that the region has witnessed unprecedented stability, progress, and peace since the abrogation, with stone pelting, strikes, and terror […]
In a recent development concerning the ongoing violence in Manipur, the Supreme Court of India has underscored that court proceedings should not be leveraged to exacerbate the situation or instigate further issues. The court, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, stressed the need for a humanitarian approach to the matter, acknowledging the […]