Supreme Court Deliberates on Article 370 Abrogation: Highlights from Day 12 In a significant hearing on the abrogation of Article 370, the Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, along with Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant, scrutinized the Central government’s 2019 decision to […]
Bombay High Court Denies Anticipatory Bail in GMAT Exam Scam In a recent development, the Bombay High Court, presided over by Justice Amit Borkar, declined the anticipatory bail application of Kunal Kumar, a key accused in the 2021 GMAT examination scam that unfolded in Pune. The scam, which has garnered significant attention, involved manipulating GMAT […]
Supreme Court Deliberates on Article 35A and Jammu & Kashmir’s Status Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, during a recent hearing, remarked that Article 35A, which granted the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature the authority to define the state’s “permanent residents” and bestow upon them special privileges, effectively denied fundamental rights to others. He observed, […]
Central Government Assures Supreme Court: Jammu & Kashmir’s Union Territory Status Not Permanent The Central Government has communicated to the Supreme Court that the Union Territory (UT) status of Jammu & Kashmir is not a permanent arrangement. This statement was made during a hearing before a Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY […]
Supreme Court Queries Centre on Timeline for J&K’s Statehood Restoration The Supreme Court, in a recent hearing, sought clarity from the Centre regarding a “timeframe” for reinstating Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, leading the bench, emphasized the significance of “restoration of democracy” during the hearing of petitions challenging the repeal of Article […]
Central Government Clarifies Stance on Bihar Caste Survey in Supreme Court In a recent development concerning the Bihar caste survey case, the Central Government has submitted a fresh affidavit to the Supreme Court. This comes after the withdrawal of an earlier affidavit which stated, “No other body under the Constitution or otherwise is entitled to […]
Article 35A and Its Impact on Fundamental Rights: Insights from Supreme Court Proceedings In the ongoing Supreme Court hearings concerning the abrogation of Article 370, the apex court made a pivotal observation regarding Article 35A. The Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, […]
Supreme Court Grants Virtual Appearance to Ex-Bihar MP Prabhunath Singh in 1995 Double Murder Case In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court has permitted former Bihar MP, Prabhunath Singh, to make a virtual appearance through video conferencing. This move comes after the court’s judgment, which pronounced Prabhunath Singh guilty in a 1995 double murder case. […]
Delhi High Court Addresses Minor’s Assault Case Involving Suspended Government Officer In a significant move, the Delhi High Court took cognisance of the distressing case involving the sexual assault of a minor girl, allegedly by suspended Delhi government officer, Premoday Khakha. Chief Justice Satish Chandra Sharma and Justice Sanjeev Narula, who presided over the bench, […]
Delhi Riots: Court Criticizes Prosecution and Police Over Lapses in Investigation In a recent development concerning the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, a Delhi court has expressed its dissatisfaction with the prosecution and the police over their handling of evidence. The court’s criticism revolves around two primary cases. In the first case, the court discovered that […]
