The Supreme Court heard a petition challenging the bail of former Karnataka Minister Vinay Kulkarni, accused of involvement in the 2016 murder of BJP worker Yogesh Gowda. The court is reviewing the grounds for cancelling his bail.
Karnataka Governor Gehlot has referred the Muslim reservation bill to President Droupadi Murmu, citing constitutional concerns and a Supreme Court judgment. The bill proposed 4% reservation for Muslims in government contracts. Gehlot emphasized religion-based reservations contradict the Constitution and could undermine its principles, particularly with ongoing Supreme Court scrutiny.
The Supreme Court of India has referred Karnataka’s challenge against a Rs 3,011.66 crore TDR order to the Chief Justice, questioning the compensation for 15 acres while appeals for 472 acres remain. Legal arguments highlight potential misuse of authority and the application of laws from differing years, influencing future land acquisition compensation.
The ED filed this plea back in 2022, stating that a fair trial in Kerala would not be possible due to strong connections between the accused and senior officials in the Kerala government. New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has asked four accused individuals to respond to a petition filed by the Enforcement Directorate […]
Justice Surya Kant responded to Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s remarks, stating that the judiciary faces attacks daily. His comments came after Dhankhar’s statement about MPs being the ultimate masters of the Constitution. Justice Kant downplayed the criticism, affirming that such challenges are a regular part of the institution’s role.
Karnataka’s government has passed the Transparency in Public Procurements (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which reserves 4% of government contracts for Muslims. Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot raised constitutional concerns, stating reservations based on religion are prohibited. The bill is criticized by the BJP but defended by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as a means to uplift disadvantaged communities.
Today, On 26th March, The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL demanding a judicial probe into the Karnataka honeytrap case, calling it “political nonsense.” The petitioner’s counsel argued that the allegations were serious and required thorough investigation. However, the court refused to entertain the plea, emphasizing that such matters should not be used for political motives. The decision puts an end to any immediate legal intervention in the controversy.
