The Calcutta High Court recently expressed its deep concern over the State Election Commission’s (SEC) inability to maintain peace during the West Bengal panchayat elections, which took place on July 8. The court’s dissatisfaction was primarily directed towards the shifting of blame for the violence that marred the electoral process. Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam, leading […]
In a recent case that has stirred the conscience of the nation, the Madras High Court expressed its deep disappointment over an incident where a local temple denied entry to a man from the Scheduled Caste (SC) community. The court’s reaction was one of profound regret, stating that such discriminatory acts should make us “hang […]
The Supreme Court of India has announced that it will commence the final hearing of the case concerning the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution from August 2, 2023. The case will be heard on a day-to-day basis, excluding Mondays and Fridays. The Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud […]
The Indian Central Government has defended its decision to abrogate Article 370 of the Constitution, which had conferred special status on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), in a fresh affidavit before the Supreme Court. The government stated that the region has witnessed unprecedented stability, progress, and peace since the abrogation, with stone pelting, strikes, and terror […]
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India declined to intervene in the ongoing investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITMC), in relation to the West Bengal school jobs for cash scam case. The apex […]
In a recent development concerning the ongoing violence in Manipur, the Supreme Court of India has underscored that court proceedings should not be leveraged to exacerbate the situation or instigate further issues. The court, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, stressed the need for a humanitarian approach to the matter, acknowledging the […]
In a recent turn of events, the Supreme Court of India has agreed to consider a plea that contests the decision of the Manipur High Court to partially reinstate internet services in the state. The plea was brought to the attention of the apex court by Tushar Mehta, the Solicitor General of India, who is […]
The ongoing internal conflict within the Shiv Sena party takes a new turn as the Supreme Court schedules to hear a plea from Uddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction, on July 31, 2023. Thackeray is contesting an Election Commission of India (ECI) ruling that endorsed the Eknath Shinde faction as the official […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India is set to hear the bail plea of Manish Sisodia, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, on July 14. Sisodia has been arrested in connection with the Delhi Excise Scam case. Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Sisodia, mentioned the matter before Chief Justice of […]
In a significant development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has lodged a complaint with President Droupadi Murmu against Governor R.N. Ravi, alleging bias and unfitness for the constitutional post. The Chief Minister’s grievances include unnecessary delays in granting assent to bills adopted by the State Legislative Assembly, hindrance in sanctioning prosecution for accused persons, […]