Today, On 18th August, The Supreme Court raised concerns over the appointment of Naima Khatoon as AMU Vice-Chancellor, remarking, “Husband’s participation in wife’s appointment raises doubts,” stressing that decisions must not only be done properly but also be seen as proper.
The Supreme Court criticized NHAI for failing to maintain roads and provide proper services at the Paliyekkara toll plaza. Chief Justice B R Gavai highlighted that even ambulances are struggling due to poor road conditions.
Today, On 4th August, The Supreme Court, led by CJI Gavai, dismissed Karnataka Minister Shivananda Patil’s plea in the defamation case filed by BJP MLA Basangouda Patil Yatnal, saying, “Fight your political battles outside, not in Supreme Court.” The Supreme Court dismissed an appeal from Karnataka Minister Shivananda S Patil, contesting a Karnataka High Court […]
Supreme Court upholds Delhi High Court rule barring retired judges from other states from applying for senior advocate status. CJI tells petitioner: “Why don’t you apply to the Supreme Court… In the Supreme Court, everybody can apply.”
The Supreme Court will hear on July 28 a petition questioning if the government can fix a 15-year limit for BS VI petrol and 10 years for diesel vehicles in NCR, overriding previous pollution control directives.
Today, On 23rd July, In a misconduct case involving AoR P Soma Sundaram and another lawyer, the Supreme Court ruled in their favour after a split verdict. The Court observed, “Majesty of law lies not in punishing but forgiving.”
Today, On 22nd July, CJI Gavai refuses to entertain ex-Bihar MLA’s plea against Rs.20 lakh rent for overstaying in a government bungalow. Observes, “One should not hold on to government accommodation endlessly,” stressing the need for accountability and fairness.
The Supreme Court ruled that a accused cannot be convicted based solely on circumstantial evidence. It further stated that the present matter was clearly a case built entirely on circumstantial evidence.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that while employees do not have an automatic right to promotion, they must be considered for it if eligible and not disqualified. This decision arose from a case involving a police constable who had been unfairly denied promotion due to a previously overturned punishment.
The Supreme Court of India accepted an apology from the CBI for violating a stay order in a case involving a man impersonating an IB officer. The court criticized the routine transfer of investigations to the CBI without solid evidence, restoring the case to local police and emphasizing the necessity of substantial proof for CBI involvement.
