Today, On 3rd May, The Supreme Court emphasized legal reforms within the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to address cruelty against women, urging the Centre to review sections 85 and 86 to prevent exploitation. The focus on strengthening legal frameworks aims to enhance protections for women and prevent misuse, promoting fairness and efficiency in legal proceedings.
The Supreme Court has requested responses from the Centre and other parties regarding a petition that contests the ruling of the Delhi High Court. This decision upheld the legality of a section in the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, which requires companies to pass on tax savings to consumers by lowering prices. The […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has put a hold on the Bombay High Court’s order that directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct a by-election for the Pune Lok Sabha seat. This seat has been vacant since the passing of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Girish Bapat on March […]
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent hearing, expressed its astonishment and concern over the Indian Navy’s failure to promote any woman officer who was granted Permanent Commission in 2020. This issue came to light during a hearing of applications filed by six women Navy officers seeking promotion-related reliefs, following the Court’s landmark decision […]
The Supreme Court of India, in a recent ruling, declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought the establishment of a commission to resolve ongoing ethnic conflicts among the Nagas, Meiteis, and Kukis in Manipur. The bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, was hearing […]
The Supreme Court of India, on December 8, 2023, dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought to impose limits on election-related expenditures by political parties and candidates. The bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, ruled that these issues fall under legislative policy and are beyond […]
In a recent development that underscores the judiciary’s vigilance, the Supreme Court has commended Justice Anand Venkatesh of the Madras High Court for his suo motu order to reopen the acquittal of Tamil Nadu Minister K. Ponmudi and his wife in a disproportionate assets case. The apex court’s bench, led by Chief Justice of India […]