PETA India has slammed the Supreme Court’s directive to remove all stray dogs from Delhi-NCR, calling the mass displacement “unscientific” and ineffective. The NGO insists that sterilisation, not sheltering, is the humane and lasting solution.
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The Supreme Court Today (Oct 17) upheld the validity of a key citizenship rule that recognised the Assam Accord, granting citizenship to Bangladeshi refugees who had come to the state before 1971. Section 6A of the Citizenship Act was introduced in 1985 to allow refugees from Bangladesh (then East Pakistan), who entered India between 1966-1971, to register as Indian citizens. A 5-judge constitutional bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud upheld Section 6A by a 4:1 majority with Justice JB Pardiwala dissenting. The bench also comprised Justices Surya Kant, MM Sundresh and Manoj Misra.
The Supreme Court overturned a Madras High Court ruling that viewing child pornography in private isn’t an offence under the POCSO Act. It ruled that intentions to gain from such acts are crucial in deciding violations. The Court also urged a terminology change to ‘child sexually abusive and exploitative material’ for legal clarity.
Today, On 5th August, The Supreme Court’s recent ruling on the lieutenant governor’s authority to nominate aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi could intensify the turf war between AAP and BJP. The ruling may hamper the AAP’s efforts to secure funds from the standing committee and strain the relationship between the LG’s office and the AAP-led Delhi government.
The Central government Today (July 31st) opposed states’ plea in the Supreme Court for a refund of royalty levied on mines since 1989, arguing it would burden public units by over Rs 70,000 crore. The Supreme Court’s recent ruling stated royalty is not a tax, and states sought retrospective application, which the Centre opposed.
The Supreme Court Today reserved judgment on whether mineral royalties are considered a tax under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act of 1957. The nine-judge bench, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, engaged in extensive deliberations over eight days, addressing appeals from state governments, mining entities, and public sector undertakings. This decision is highly anticipated for its potential impact on India’s regulatory landscape.
The Supreme Court has directed Jammu and Kashmir to publicly release review orders of the committee overseeing internet restoration, emphasizing transparency. This follows a 2020 order to assess internet restrictions, with the petitioner criticizing Jammu and Kashmir’s resistance. The move aims to ensure accountability and adherence to procedures and raises concerns about transparency and compliance.
The Supreme Court of India, under the leadership of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, initiated a critical examination of the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on January 9. This landmark case is being scrutinized by a seven-judge bench, including Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Surya Kant, JB Pardiwala, Dipankar Datta, Manoj Misra, and SC Sharma. The […]
A Landmark Case on Educational Rights and Minority Protections The Supreme Court of India is poised to undertake a pivotal constitutional examination regarding the minority status of educational institutions, a matter that has garnered significant attention due to its implications on educational rights and minority protections in India. The focus of this examination is the […]