Justice G R Swaminathan of the Madurai Bench expressed anguish over repeatedly summoning officials for contempt. He said citing law and order to defy court orders is unacceptable and reflects a serious breakdown of the legal framework system.
Today, On 27th November, The Centre has filed a curative plea in the Supreme Court challenging the 9-judge ruling that upheld States’ authority to tax minerals. This move revives a major federal dispute over mineral royalty, pricing, and constitutional powers.
CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant urged Indian courts to rely on Swadeshi jurisprudence instead of foreign rulings, stressing the need for a home-grown legal framework. He said Indian judgments must reflect the nation’s constitutional values and judicial maturity.
Today, On 19th September, The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking changes in the medical syllabus, with CJI BR Gavai firmly stating, “This is not our work. We cannot decide what syllabus should or shouldn’t be. Approach the university or government.”
Today, On 11th September, Kerala High Court has directed the Registrar General to transfer all petitions related to stray dog policy to the Supreme Court for uniform consideration, but clarified that cases challenging compensation in stray dog attack matters will remain with it.
Today, on 10th September, In the ongoing Presidential Reference Row, the Centre told the Supreme Court that the Governor is not a servant of the government but an independent constitutional office, exercising implied discretion to uphold and defend the Constitution in crucial circumstances.
Today, On 6th August, The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on petitions challenging the 2018 amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act. It questioned how governance benefits when honest decisions are attacked by frivolous online allegations against officers.
The Supreme Court will hear a key case on August 20 to decide whether the age of consent under the POCSO Act should be lowered or if exceptions can be made for consensual teenage relationships under the current law.
Centre tells Supreme Court the age of consent must remain 18, stressing it is essential “to preserve the integrity of child protection laws and prioritize the welfare of minors.” Uniform enforcement is key, govt says.
Today, 18th July, The Supreme Court ordered transfer of all four PILs seeking a ban on opinion trading platforms from Bombay, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh High Courts, stating, “All four PILs must be heard here” for uniform adjudication.
