The Delhi High Court expressed alarm over increasing student suicides, stressing the urgent need for an effective Anti-Ragging Helpline. It said the Supreme Court’s National Task Force must review UGC and C4Y’s role in the programme.
Retired Supreme Court Justice S. Ravindra Bhat Today highlighted the Supreme Court’s failure to address federalism concerns in the Article 370 judgment. He also emphasized the need for adapting norms to technological advancements. Reflecting on revisiting established norms, he stated it is essential to make the Constitution responsive and relevant in the 21st century.
In a pivotal decision on October 17, 2023, the Supreme Court of India unanimously decided against modifying the Special Marriage Act (SMA), 1954, to encompass non-heterosexual unions. This move effectively denies legal recognition for queer marriages in India, sparking a wave of reactions and discussions. Senior Advocate Geeta Luthra, reflecting on the global trend of accepting […]
The Supreme Court of India is preparing to announce several pivotal verdicts as the year progresses, especially in light of the upcoming retirement of two of its prominent judges. Justice Ravindra Bhat, after serving a tenure of four years, is set to retire on October 20, 2023. Meanwhile, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, with over six […]
The Supreme Court recently expressed astonishment over a litigant’s decision to submit a 60-page synopsis to challenge a mere five-page order from the Allahabad High Court. The High Court had previously denied the litigant anticipatory bail in a forgery case in July. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal, in their order […]