State Minority Commission Lacks Jurisdiction To Entertain Property Dispute Complaints: Kerala High Court

The Kerala High Court ruled that the Kerala State Minority Commission exceeded its authority by ordering eviction proceedings, holding that only a competent civil court can issue such directions against individuals belonging to minority communities under applicable law.

Disturbing Order: Supreme Court Slams Orissa High Court, Grants Bail to Murder Convict

The Supreme Court granted bail to a murder convict after calling the Orissa High Court’s refusal to hear his delayed appeal a “disturbing order.” The bench stressed that the High Court should have taken a practical approach there.

Supreme Court Rejects Centre’s Plea To Adjourn Hearing On CEC & Election Commissioner Appointment Act

Today, On 6th May, The Supreme Court declined the Union Government’s request to postpone the hearing on the petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. The bench said the matter required timely consideration.

No Further Orders Needed: Supreme Court Dismisses TMC Plea Against EC Order on Vote Counting in West Bengal

Today, On 2nd May, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea by the Trinamool Congress challenging the use of central and PSU employees as counting supervisors for the West Bengal Assembly elections. The Court said ECI circular be followed “in letter and spirit.”

TMC Moves Supreme Court Against EC Order Excluding State Employees from Counting Supervisor Duty: Key Hearing Today

The Supreme Court will hear Today the TMC’s plea challenging the Calcutta High Court order that rejected its petition against the EC’s directive mandating central government and PSU staff for counting votes in the West Bengal Assembly election.

Surprised!! Bribe Money Eaten by Rats?: Supreme Court Slams Explanation, Grants Bail to Woman Officer

A bribery case from Bihar stunned the Supreme Court after the defence claimed rats had destroyed the seized bribe money. The bench said, “We were surprised the recovered notes were destroyed by rats.”

‘No Need to Attack Judicial Review’: CJI Surya Kant Pushes Back as Sai Deepak Defends Religious Autonomy in Sabarimala Hearing

The Supreme Court of India bench led by Surya Kant questioned arguments by J. Sai Deepak against judicial review of codified religious practices. The CJI stressed that once the State acts, courts cannot be completely excluded from reviewing its actions, even in matters of faith.

SIR Related Matters in WB Came Up Every Day: Supreme Court to Seek Calcutta HC CJ’s Report on ‘Non-Functioning’ Tribunals

Today, On 20th April, The Supreme Court said it would seek a status report from the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice on how the appellate tribunals are functioning. Noting repeated SIR applications, it remarked, “Every day you people, one after the other,”.

Why Are Our Responses Not Recorded?: Kejriwal to Appear Before Delhi HC Today Over Affidavit Acceptance in Judge’s Recusal Case

AAP said Arvind Kejriwal will appear before the Delhi High Court today seeking acceptance of his affidavits filed in response to CBI. The party said his response is not taken on record, questioning, “Why are responses not recorded?”

High Courts Are Expected to Be Guardians of District Judiciary: Supreme Court Tells HCs to Avoid Harsh Remarks on Trial Judges

The Supreme Court of India set aside a Calcutta High Court order cancelling eight-year-old bail, calling it a perverse and illegal use of revisional powers. It said High Courts must act as guardians and avoid disparaging remarks against judicial officers.