The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain a plea on Monday (4th March) for a Minimum Support Price (MSP) for farmers, citing it as a policy decision for the government. The plea aimed to secure fair income for farmers and ensure dignified treatment, amidst ongoing protests. The Court emphasized the separation of powers and advised thorough research before filing petitions. The ongoing farmer protests have resulted in clashes with the police, leading to legal actions and demands for criminal investigations. The Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in Anuradha Bhasin vs. Union of India laid down guidelines emphasizing reasonable and proportionate restrictions on the internet, the importance of Freedom of Press, and the need for a legal framework governing internet shutdowns.
The Supreme Court has once again extended its interim stay on the criminal proceedings initiated by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer Ankit Tiwari. This case, rooted in allegations of graft, has become a focal point in the ongoing discourse on the autonomy of central investigative agencies […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court has dissolved the Special Investigative Team (SIT) that was constituted to probe the Lakhimpur Kheri incident. The decision came after the court noted that the investigation is complete, chargesheets have been filed, and trials in the case have commenced. The two-judge bench, comprising Justices Suryakant and Dipankar Dutta, […]
Supreme Court Deliberates on Article 370: Resurrection Argument Termed ‘Too Far Fetched’ In a significant hearing that spanned fifteen days, the Supreme Court of India delved deep into the intricacies of Article 370, which once granted special status to Jammu & Kashmir. The apex court’s bench, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, alongside […]
Supreme Court Rebukes Telangana Police Over Misuse of Preventive Detention Law In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has voiced its concerns over the Telangana police’s frequent use of preventive detention laws. The apex court emphasized that such laws should not be invoked “at the drop of a hat,” especially without considering the […]