The Supreme Court will hear the Presidential reference on timelines for Governors and the President to act on State Bills from August 19. CJI-led Bench to first decide if the reference is legally maintainable.
NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Nariman recently praised the contribution of former Attorney General KK Venugopal in shaping his career. At the same time, he shared how it was his “great misfortune” that, as a judge, he often had to rule against Venugopal because the latter represented the government.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has directed the Kerala High Court to take a fresh look at the contempt petitions related to the long-standing church dispute between the Malankara Orthodox and Jacobite factions. This issue has been unresolved despite a 2017 Supreme Court ruling that settled the matter.
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Chief Justice DY Chandrachud defended the Sabarimala Verdict, asserting that untouchability extends beyond caste under Article 17 of the Indian Constitution. During the MK Nambyar Memorial Lecture, he criticized originalism and emphasized that the Constitution must evolve with societal changes, serving as a foundation for democratic culture rather than rigid rules.
Today, On 26th September, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud will deliver the MK Nambyar Memorial Lecture at 5 PM, focusing on “Foresighted Mr. MK Nambyar – Constitutional Journeys Beyond Original Intent.” The event honors MK Nambyar’s contributions to constitutional law and includes introductory remarks from KK Venugopal and closing comments by Krishnan Venugopal.
