Today, On 24th March, Supreme Court of India upheld the Andhra Pradesh High Court ruling that conversion to Christianity bars continued membership of the Scheduled Caste community. The Court held only Hindus, Sikhs or Buddhists qualify for Scheduled Caste status, conversion to any other religion, including Christianity, results in the loss of that status.
Today, On 17th March, The Supreme Court of India has declined the request to declare Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti a national holiday, rejecting the plea that sought official recognition. This included the birth anniversary of the revered tenth Sikh guru across the nation.
Today, On 12th March, The Supreme Court dismissed Advocate Ashok Pandey’s petition seeking Rs 1 crore from the Union Government. He claimed the amount was for fees and expenses for cases he filed to “save” former Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra.
Today, On 12th March, Supreme Court of India said it will not hear a plea to bring the claimed ashes of Subhas Chandra Bose from Japan To India. CJI Kant asked, “How many times will this issue come to court? He was the greatest leader of our nation. We all bow down to his supreme sacrifice. But how many family members?”
Today, On 12th March, The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Shabir Ahmed Shah, leader of the Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party, in a terror-funding case. He faces UAPA charges for allegedly conspiring to separate Jammu and Kashmir from India and country.
The Supreme Court has allowed India’s first ever passive euthanasia, permitting the withdrawal of life support for 32-year-old Harish Rana. Injured in a 2013 fall, he has remained 100% quadriplegic and bedridden for over 13 years.
Today, On 27th February, Supreme Court of India dismissed an FIR against Ashish Dave, former head of Zee Rajasthan and Zee 24 Ghanta, in an alleged extortion case. The court said, “Even Instagram stories are better than this FIR… Is this James Bond movie?”
Today, On 20th February, The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation demanding a nationwide prohibition on constructing or naming any mosque after Babur or the “Babri Masjid.” The Court found the plea legally unsustainable and refused to entertain the petitioner’s arguments.
Today, On 16th February, The Supreme Court of India refused to stay the RTI Act amendment made through the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging its constitutional validity.
Today, On 13th January, The Supreme Court remarked in the Stray Dogs case: “No one is allowing us to pass the order; it has become a public platform rather than a court.” The bench also asked the feeders, “You take them home, so why let them roam, bite, or chase? Dog bites have lifelong effects.”
