Supreme Court Takes Notice of Kerala’s Claim of Centre’s Interference in State Finances and Budgeting

The Supreme Court of India acknowledged Kerala government’s challenge against the Central government’s borrowing restrictions, emphasizing the impact on the state’s financial autonomy. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal highlighted the severe consequences on Kerala’s ability to fulfill budgetary commitments and requested interim relief. This case has significant implications for India’s federal structure and fiscal autonomy.

Kerala’s Supreme Court Challenge: Seeking Clear Guidelines for Governor’s Bill Approval Process

Kerala has recently escalated its legal challenge against the Governor’s handling of legislative bills by approaching the Supreme Court. The state seeks to establish clear guidelines for the Governor’s role in either approving, reserving for the President’s consideration, or returning bills to the Legislative Assembly. This move marks the second time in two weeks that […]

Supreme Court Annuls Reappointment of Kannur University VC, Cites State Government Interference

The Supreme Court of India, in a significant ruling, has quashed the reappointment of Dr. Gopinath Ravindran as the Vice-Chancellor of Kannur University in Kerala, citing “unwarranted interference” by the state government. The bench, headed by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, emphasized that the decision-making process […]