In a significant legal discourse surrounding Article 370, the Supreme Court of India has been deliberating on its implications and the historical context associated with it. The Constitution Bench, comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant, has been hearing arguments from various senior […]
The Cauvery river water dispute, a longstanding issue between the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, is set to be revisited by the Supreme Court of India. The apex court has marked August 25 for a hearing, where it will address the application put forth by the State of Tamil Nadu. The southern state has […]
In the ongoing hearings related to Article 370, the Union Government has clarified its stance before the Supreme Court, emphasizing that it has no intention to interfere with the special provisions applicable to North Eastern states or other parts of India. This statement was made in response to concerns raised about the potential implications of […]
In a pivotal hearing concerning Article 370, the Supreme Court of India delved deep into the nuances of the constitutional provision and its implications for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya […]
In the wake of the unprecedented sexual violence against women in Manipur during the recent ethnic clashes, women-centric citizens’ network groups have filed intervention applications in the Supreme Court. They are calling for the formation of an independent Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the violence under the court’s supervision. The groups include Women in […]
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) petition filed by the National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW), raising concerns over the increasing incidents of mob violence and lynching of Muslims, particularly by ‘cow vigilantes’. The PIL comes despite the court’s previous ruling in the Tehseen Poonawalla case, where […]
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India is deliberating on whether to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that alleges corruption in the awarding of certain contracts by the Arunachal Pradesh government. The bench, comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Justice Bela M Trivedi, is hearing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) where the petitioners […]
In a shocking incident that has triggered nationwide outrage, two Manipuri women from the Kuki tribe were seen being paraded naked and molested in a video that went viral on social media. The Central government has now ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the incident, according to an affidavit submitted to the […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has decided to refer the challenge against the Delhi Services Ordinance to a Constitution Bench. The ordinance, which vests control over civil servants in Delhi with the Central government’s nominee, the Lieutenant Governor, has been a subject of contention between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) led […]
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to list a case that will determine whether marital rape should be classified as a criminal offence or continue to be an exception to the criminal offence of rape. The case was last heard in January, when the Central government informed the Court that it had requested input […]
