The Manipur High Court ruled that panchayat members cannot remain in office after five years, striking down a 1996 amendment to the Panchayat Raj Act as unconstitutional. The Court restored the original law, ordering fresh elections within six months.
Today, On 15th April, The Supreme Court will consider a fresh plea challenging the provisions of the 2025 Waqf Act, with the Chief Justice stating, “We give dates mostly within a week” for cases involving mentioning slips. The petitioners argue the amendments infringe on Muslim religious autonomy and the management of waqf properties.
Today, On 17th December, the Supreme Court directed the Malankara Orthodox and Jacobite factions to maintain the current status quo regarding church management until a hearing scheduled for January 2025. The court emphasized the state’s role in ensuring peace and requested data on the population and properties of both denominations amid ongoing disputes.
Today, On 12th September, The Supreme Court criticized the practice of demolishing properties as punishment, emphasizing that allegations of involvement in a crime do not justify such actions. It warned against undermining the rule of law and stressed the need for due legal process. The court issued a notice to the Gujarat government to respond and ruled against the demolition of a specific house.