Toady(on 15th July), The Supreme Court of India has agreed to consider forming a constitution bench to hear petitions challenging laws like the Aadhaar Act passed as money bills. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, representing the petitioners, informed a bench including CJI D Y Chandrachud that all pleadings are complete and petitions are ready for hearing.
On Sunday(14th July),The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) plans to challenge the Supreme Court’s ruling on maintenance for divorced women after the Iddat period and the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand. During their working committee meeting, they approved eight resolutions addressing these issues.
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The Delhi High Court today granted Arvind Kejriwal four additional weeks to file a rejoinder to the Enforcement Directorate’s response, scheduling his hearing for September 9. This relates to his challenge to summonses in a money laundering case linked to an excise policy. Kejriwal’s plea argues against certain provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and its alleged biased use.
A new legal dispute has arisen over the Gyanvapi controversy, focusing on a petition challenging the land swap involving Kashi Vishwanath Temple for the Vishwanath Corridor project’s development. Filed by Nityanand Rai, it questions the legitimacy of the swap between Uttar Pradesh government and Anjuman Intezamia Masajid Committee, alleging improper handling and advantageous changes in property nature.
The Patna High Court ordered the release of Czech national Kasperek Petr, detained in Bihar for visa violation. Justice Vivek Chaudhary directed his deportation within 15 days and urged the Czech Embassy in New Delhi to assist. Petr’s appeal, challenging the validity of his initial sentence, led to this decision. Petr had entered to report a cybercrime incident but was arrested at the border.
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On Friday(7th June),The High Court of Karnataka has issued notices to Bengaluru’s High Grounds police and Ramesh Babu of KPCC following a petition by BJP’s J.P. Nadda and Amit Malviya. The notices come amidst their legal challenge against an FIR filed on May 5, 2024, related to a controversial post on Twitter.
Professor Eqbal Hussain today has challenged the nullification of his appointment as Pro Vice Chancellor and Officiating Vice Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia in the Delhi High Court. The court ruled the appointments invalid due to procedural lapses. A new appointment for Officiating Vice Chancellor is mandated within one week. The hearing is set for Monday.
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted the deportation of a woman declared a foreigner by an Assam Tribunal. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and two other judges directed a pause on coercive actions, calling for responses from government bodies within three months. The woman, Maya Barman, faces challenges proving her citizenship and seeks the apex court’s assistance.
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) on 16th May, is challenging the implementation of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). They argue that issuing citizenship certificates under CAA violates election guidelines and government assurances to the Supreme Court. IUML plans to take the matter to the Supreme Court and the Election Commission, seeking legal advice and support for their cause.
The Supreme Court is reviewing the provision in the SC/ST Act that mandates capital punishment for false evidence. The challenge argues it contradicts the “rarest-of-rare” standard for capital punishment. The petitioner highlighted previous rulings, and the court plans to consider reforms in other penal laws. No cases of capital punishment under this provision have been found.