Today, On 12th July, The Chief Justice of India agreed to consider listing a PIL seeking an SIT probe into the Electoral Bond Scheme, acknowledging concerns about transparency and legality. The plea calls for investigating funding sources of companies that donated to political parties and recovering funds from “quid pro quo” arrangements. The Supreme Court has assured priority for an early hearing.
Today, On 16th May, The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) withdrew its petition from the Supreme Court seeking office land in New Delhi, indicating a shift in strategy. The party aims to explore alternative solutions outside the judicial process. This decision follows the ongoing proceedings at the Delhi High Court and the rejection of their land allocation request.
The Supreme Court is set to review the Bengal Government’s plea regarding the cancellation of 25,753 school job appointments by the Calcutta High Court. The decision holds significance for job seekers and reflects ongoing legal debates on employment matters in the region. The Court also instructed the CBI to refrain from coercive action against state officials pending further hearings.
In a concerted effort to streamline the judicial appointment process, the Supreme Court of India has issued a series of directives to the High Courts of Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana, mandating the establishment of explicit timelines for the recruitment of District Judges. The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, Justices J.B. Pardiwala, […]
Supreme Court Stresses on Evidence Beyond Viscera Reports in Dowry Death Cases In a pivotal judgment, the Supreme Court of India has upheld a dowry death conviction, even in the absence of a positive viscera report. This case revolved around the tragic demise of Tuli Shah, who is believed to have committed suicide due to […]