The Supreme Court has stayed the NGT’s directive and challenged its authority in the Waris Chemicals case, raising questions about the intersection of environmental regulations and money laundering laws. Justices observed that the NGT lacks jurisdiction to invoke the PMLA in environmental cases, setting the stage for future legal interpretations and tribunal jurisdiction clarifications.
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Today (1st May): The Supreme Court’s nine-judge bench reserved its verdict on whether private properties can be considered community resources under Article 39(b) of the Constitution. The case involves a challenge against Chapter VIII-A of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) Act, centered on the state’s power to acquire buildings for restoration. This ongoing case involves 16 petitions and has been a subject of deliberation since 1992.
NEW DELHI: Today (23rd April): The Delhi High Court has issued a restraining order against the Lokpal of India, halting any actions until May 10 regarding a CBI report investigating two properties allegedly linked to JMM party president Shibu Soren. The court’s order came in response to a petition filed by the JMM challenging the ombudsman’s decision.
Today (15th April): The Supreme Court of India has allowed women officers in the Indian Army to legally challenge a newly introduced promotion policy, specifically the mandatory two-year higher course requirement which they argue hampers their career progression. This decision provides a formal legal avenue for addressing grievances against the new policy, advancing gender equality within the Army.
On Monday (15th April): The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has declined to grant interim relief to Bibhav Kumar, the personal assistant to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who sought to contest his termination from the position of Officer on Special Duty (OSD) by the Vigilance Department. The termination stands, pending further hearings, as CAT reasoned that granting interim relief would essentially be a final judgment.
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) voiced concerns over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), challenging the government’s claim of aiding persecuted minorities. They highlighted the Act’s selectiveness in excluding certain groups and raised issues about dual citizenship. The IUML emphasized the importance of a fair and non-discriminatory refugee policy. They assert that the CAA’s implementation discriminates and lacks logical connection with its purported goal.
On Tuesday(2nd April),The Delhi High Court consolidated petitions challenging India’s ban on 23 aggressive dog breeds. The Division Bench emphasized the danger to children and merged related cases for collective review. The ban, issued due to increasing dog attacks, mandates sterilization of owned aggressive breeds. The next hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2024.
The Allahabad High Court is reviewing Uttar Pradesh’s recent ordinance, UP Ordinance No.5 of 2024, which restricts the conversion of Nazul lands into freehold properties, prioritizing state ownership for development projects. Prayagraj: Recently, The Allahabad High Court has become involved in a contentious matter concerning the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Government‘s latest ordinance. In response to […]
Today (15th March): The Supreme Court reviewed the Election Commission’s free symbol allocation policy today following a plea by Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK), an unrecognized Tamil Nadu-based political party. NTK challenged the fairness of the first-come, first-served allocation process. The court will examine Paragraph 10B(B) of the Election Symbols Order post-holi vacation to ensure transparency in symbol allocation.
Today(on 15th March),Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, to review all petitions regarding CAA and Citizenship Rules on March 19. NEW DELHI: Today(on 15th March),The Supreme Court of India, under the leadership of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has announced its decision to examine all petitions related to the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) of […]