The Supreme Court said, “marriages do fail but parties should not stoop so low,” calling it “very disgusting” that since 2022 the husband has stopped his wife from collecting her belongings, and ordered him to return them within 24 hours.
The Supreme Court strongly criticised the Bihar Cricket Association, calling its disputes “dirty politics” and a “waste of public revenue,” while appointing former Supreme Court judge L. Nageswara Rao as the new Ombudsman to ensure smooth functioning.
The Supreme Court of India has established a special task force to address rising student suicides in educational institutions, particularly linked to issues like ragging and harassment. Led by former Supreme Court judge S Ravindra Bhat, the task force comprises top officials and must submit a report within four months to identify causes and preventative measures.
The Supreme Court today (18th Dec) reserved judgment on a petition advocating for a comprehensive rehabilitation framework and enhanced victim protection in human trafficking cases. Senior Advocate Aparna Bhat argued the lack of effective institutional measures, emphasizing the need for a specialized agency, while the Union contended existing laws and structures are adequate for addressing trafficking.
The Supreme Court has agreed to review audio recordings allegedly implicating Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in communal violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities. The recordings suggest his involvement in promoting insurgency and allowing arms looting. The court seeks verification of the recordings’ authenticity amid opposing views on the ongoing investigation.
The Supreme Court of India, today (21st Oct)led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, dismissed a petition by Dr. SN Kundra aimed at replacing “Hindutva” with “Bharatiya Samvidhanatva.” The court deemed the plea a “complete abuse of the process,” reflecting hesitation to alter foundational political concepts, despite concerns over religious nationalism’s impact on governance.
The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, plans to hear Google LLC’s arguments on alleged anti-competitive practices in the Android market over five to six days. Both Google and the Competition Commission of India challenge a previous mixed ruling from the NCLAT, which upheld a significant fine against Google.
Today (13th Sept): Final-semester LL.B. students at Delhi University challenge Bar Council of India’s notification barring them from AIBE-XIX. They claim it contradicts previous court rulings and violates their fundamental rights. They seek annulment of the notification, permission to take the exam, and an interim stay. The Supreme Court has requested BCI to justify the exclusion.
Today, On 9th September, The Supreme Court issued stay a High Court ruling directing the Uttar Pradesh government to prepare a new selection list for 69,000 assistant teachers. This offers temporary relief to current appointees amid ongoing legal disputes. The case highlights challenges in large-scale public sector recruitment drives, with the final outcome pending Supreme Court examination.
The Supreme Court today took up the RG Kar Rape-Murder case suo motu, with a bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud. The CBI presented its status report while Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and advocate Kapil Sibal represented the central agency and West Bengal government, respectively. The case involves widespread protests and calls for increased protection for medical professionals.
