Today, On 14th October, Supreme Court Questions ED in TASMAC Scam, asking, “Is It Not Encroaching Upon the Right of the State to Probe a Case?” The Court scrutinized the Enforcement Directorate’s role in the alleged Rs. 1,000 crore Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation scandal.
Former CJI Sanjiv Khanna told the JPC that the One Nation, One Election bill doesn’t directly weaken the rule of majority-backed governments but warned that deferring polls “may result in indirect President’s rule.” He flagged possible violations of the Constitution’s basic structure and federal principles.
Amit Shah defended the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, stating it is not anti-religious and criticized opposition parties for spreading misinformation. He clarified the inclusion of non-Muslims in the Waqf Board is administrative only and aims to enhance transparency and prevent mismanagement of Waqf properties, dismissing fears among minorities as baseless.
Yesterday, On 29th June, Chief Justice Chandrachud cautioned against likening the court to a temple and judges to deities, emphasizing the judiciary’s obligation to serve the public. He stressed the importance of constitutional morality and noted the need for compassion in sentencing. Chandrachud also highlighted the role of technology in promoting access to justice and addressing contemporary societal challenges.
The Supreme Court Today (April 1st) issued a unified directive regarding Kerala’s request for interim relief and the state’s lawsuit against the central government’s restrictions on its borrowing capabilities. Kerala initiated legal action in the apex court under Article 131, alleging that the Centre infringed upon its authority to manage the state’s financial affairs.
The Kerala government approached the Supreme Court against both the President and the Governor due to delayed bills. They argue that the bills, primarily concerning matters within the State List of the Constitution, should not have been referred to the President by the Governor. The state also points out that the Governor had previously approved […]
Today, the Supreme Court of India postponed its decision on a plea by the Kerala government regarding a financial dispute with the Centre. The dispute centers on allegations of the Union government interfering with Kerala’s borrowing powers. The Court encouraged both parties to resolve the issues through dialogue. Kerala emphasized its limited role in the country’s debt profile.