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Today, On 12th July, Justice Surya Kant urged Indian legislators to take proactive steps against climate change during an event attended by Supreme Court judges focusing on environmental issues. Justices discussed alarming global temperature increases, agricultural impact, and environmental justice issues. Their participation emphasizes the judiciary’s commitment to addressing environmental concerns and supporting legislative measures for a greener future.
The Supreme Court issued notice today to K Babu, responding to a plea by CPI(M) leader M Swaraj challenging the election result of the 2021 Kerala Assembly polls. Swaraj alleges the use of religious symbols for votes by Babu, which the Kerala High Court rejected, citing lack of evidence. Babu is asked to respond to the plea.
The Supreme Court today appointed former Chief Justice UU Lalit to lead a committee overseeing the appointments of Vice-Chancellors for public universities in West Bengal. This move aims to resolve the dispute between the state government and the Governor over the final authority for these appointments. Justice Lalit will form sub-committees and receive compensation accordingly.
The Supreme Court ruled that political parties’ manifesto promises, potentially leading to financial aid for the public, do not constitute ‘corrupt practices’ under the law. The Court emphasized the need for scrutiny and accountability in implementing such promises. A voter’s appeal challenging the Congress party’s promises was rejected, leaving the legal question open for future consideration.
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant legal development, has reserved its judgment on a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. This pivotal section deals with the grant of Indian citizenship to certain categories of immigrants in Assam. The matter was heard by a five-judge […]
In a detailed affidavit submitted to the Supreme Court, the Indian government acknowledged the challenges in providing accurate nationwide data on illegal immigrants, citing the clandestine nature of their entry and the ongoing complexity of their detection, detention, and deportation. This response came following a directive from a five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court, […]
Scrutinizes Citizenship Act Section 6A (Day -3) In a pivotal development, the Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to the Union Government, seeking detailed information on the issue of illegal migration to Assam and other North-Eastern states post-March 25, 1971. This order is a significant step in the ongoing legal scrutiny of Section […]
The Supreme Court of India is set to commence a pivotal hearing on December 5 to scrutinize the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, a crucial provision concerning illegal immigrants in Assam. This section, a special provision under the Citizenship Act, was introduced as part of the Assam Accord to address the […]
The Supreme Court of India has directed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) appointed by the Uttar Pradesh government to conduct a comprehensive investigation into allegations of corruption in land compensation distribution by the Noida Authority over the past 15 years. This directive follows the court’s dissatisfaction with the initial report submitted by the SIT, which […]