The Supreme Court Today (May 17th) sought the Centre’s stand on a petition challenging the marital rape exception under the new criminal laws. A bench headed by CJI D Y Chandrachud issued notice on the petition by the All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) and said it would be listed for hearing in July along with other petitions seeking to criminalise marital rape.
Today, 26th April, The Supreme Court instructed the Gujarat High Court Registry to provide a response regarding the promotion of judicial officers to Additional District Judges. This directive follows a legal petition seeking clarity and transparency in the promotion process. The case highlights the importance of procedural fairness and adherence to legal guidelines in judicial appointments. The Supreme Court’s involvement highlights its role in upholding the integrity of the judiciary.
Today ,8th April, The Supreme Court (SC) considered a plea for voting access for 18,000 displaced people in Manipur before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The elections for Manipur’s two Lok Sabha seats are scheduled on April 19 and 26. The Chief Justice assured an early hearing date, acknowledging the urgency of the issue due to ethnic tensions and violence.
Today, 7th April, The Supreme Court granted permission to former Mumbai Police Commissioner Dattatray Padsalgikar to travel to the US and Europe for personal reasons from May 1, 2024, to May 29, 2024. He was appointed by the Court to oversee investigations into cases related to ethnic violence in Manipur. This decision comes amidst ongoing hearings related to the Manipur violence cases.
The Supreme Court Today directed the Centre to respond within three weeks to applications seeking a suspension of the CAA-Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. The bench, led by CJI Chandrachud, scheduled the next hearing for April 9. The Rules relate to the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act, which has been the subject of numerous legal challenges since its passage in 2019.
The Central government Today requested additional time from the Supreme Court to prepare a response to applications seeking a suspension of the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2024. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the court of the need for more time to address the 20 applications until the court resolves the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the CAA – Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019.
The Supreme Court has directed the distribution of an expert committee’s report on proposed arbitration sector reforms to concerned parties by March 1, 2024. The Union government is yet to make a final decision on the report. This follows previous Supreme Court rulings and the establishment of a constitution bench to review the matter.
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India questioned the necessity of every dispute between the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor (LG) being brought before it. This observation came as the court addressed a petition filed by the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR), which sought redressal over the alleged freezing […]
In a recent hearing, the Supreme Court of India raised questions regarding the Central Government’s proposal to extend the tenure of Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, who is set to retire on November 30. The bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, expressed its concerns over the […]
In recent development, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, has raised serious questions regarding the prolonged delay by the Tamil Nadu Governor in acting on several Bills sent for his assent. The apex court’s inquiry comes in the wake of a petition filed by the Tamil Nadu […]