Supreme Court Declines to Halt Law Excluding CJI from Panel for Selecting Election Commissioners, Postpones Hearing to April 2024

The Supreme Court, on February 13, 2024, declined to grant an interim stay on Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. The Supreme Court, on February 13, 2024, declined to grant an interim stay on Section 7 of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 which […]

Supreme Court To Hear Centre’s Plea Against High Court For Quashing Award Granted To GMR For Nagpur Airport

The Supreme Court’s involvement came after the Centre and the AAI’s appeal against the High Court’s judgment was dismissed in 2022, followed by the rejection of their review plea Supreme Court of India is set to deliberate on a plea filed by the Central Government and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) against a Bombay […]

Supreme Court Hearing on AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s Arrest in Delhi Liquor Policy Case: March 5th

The Supreme Court reviews AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s arrest in the Delhi liquor policy case. Singh seeks bail from the Delhi High Court. The case reflects the intricate relationship between law enforcement and politics in India, highlighting challenges in navigating legal controversies with political implications. The Supreme Court’s decisions will have significant implications for law enforcement and political accountability in India.

Supreme Court Reexamines AMU’s Minority Status (Day-1)

The Supreme Court of India, under the leadership of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, initiated a critical examination of the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) on January 9. This landmark case is being scrutinized by a seven-judge bench, including Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Surya Kant, JB Pardiwala, Dipankar Datta, Manoj Misra, and SC Sharma. The […]

Supreme Court to Deliberate on AMU’s Minority Status

A Landmark Case on Educational Rights and Minority Protections The Supreme Court of India is poised to undertake a pivotal constitutional examination regarding the minority status of educational institutions, a matter that has garnered significant attention due to its implications on educational rights and minority protections in India. The focus of this examination is the […]

Supreme Court Seeks Updated Electoral Bonds Funding Data, Reserves Judgment on Scheme

The Supreme Court of India has mandated the Election Commission of India (ECI) to provide comprehensive data on funds political parties have received through electoral bonds by September 30, 2023. This directive was issued by a Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, which also includes Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB […]

Supreme Court Continues Hearing on Electoral Bonds Scheme Validity (Day 2)

The Supreme Court, with its five-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and inclusive of Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, is rigorously examining the legal validity of the electoral bonds scheme. Introduced by the government in January 2018, this scheme was projected as a transparent alternative […]

Centre to Supreme Court: Citizens Don’t Have Right to Know Political Party Funding

In a significant development, the central government has informed the Supreme Court that the Constitution does not grant voters the right to be informed about the funding of political parties. This statement was made in anticipation of the hearing on petitions challenging the electoral bond scheme. Attorney General R Venkataramani, in a written submission to […]

Chief Justice Chandrachud Advocates for Transparent Legal System on Gandhi Jayanti

On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, emphasized the importance of not only maintaining a clean physical environment but also striving for a “cleaner, more transparent, and accountable legal system.” His message, resonating with the principles of Mahatma Gandhi, was read out during the celebrations held at the Supreme Court […]

SC adjourns Manish Sisodia’s interim bail plea to Oct 4

Supreme Court Postpones Manish Sisodia’s Interim Bail Plea Hearing The Supreme Court, with Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti presiding, has adjourned the hearing on the interim bail plea of former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia, to October 4. Sisodia, a prominent figure in the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), is currently detained over allegations […]