Today, On 14th May, The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL alleging Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal misused the names of national icons for political gains. The court found no merit in the claims, stating they lacked substantial evidence. The dismissal reflects the court’s stance on avoiding politically charged issues without a strong legal basis.
Dr. S Jaishankar and Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasize India’s commitment to arbitration as a crucial part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The newly inaugurated Arbitration Bar of India aims to provide skilled professionals, contributing to a conducive business environment. This initiative seeks to enhance India’s role in the global market and attract foreign investment.
The Indian government approved printing Rs 10,000 crore worth of electoral bonds just before the Supreme Court scrapped the scheme as unconstitutional. The approval and subsequent printing, handled by the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India, sparked discussions on the transparency of political financing. Following the ruling, the Finance Ministry directed the State Bank of India to cease printing remaining electoral bonds. The scheme’s anonymity has divided opinions on political donation transparency in India.
“Increasing Judges’ Retirement Age Based on Performance Not Feasible: Government Informs Parliamentary Panel”, stated a government official, highlighting the complexities involved in implementing performance-based tenure extensions for judges The Indian government has expressed its stance on the proposition of extending the retirement age of judges based on their performance, labeling it as impractical. This viewpoint […]
In a detailed affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, the Indian government acknowledged the challenges in providing accurate nationwide data on illegal immigrants, citing the clandestine nature of their entry and the ongoing complexity of their detection, detention, and deportation. This response came following a directive from a five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, […]