New Delhi – The Delhi High Court on Wednesday urged the Centre and the Delhi government to resolve the long-pending issue of regularising the Sainik Farm colony in South Delhi. The court asked both authorities to sit together and find a solution.
The Supreme Court, while hearing a case of marital discord, emphasized that the failure of a marriage does not signify the end of life. Exercising its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Court granted the couple a divorce. Additionally, it put an end to all pending legal proceedings between them. The ruling highlights the Court’s approach in resolving matrimonial disputes with a focus on justice and closure.
NEW DELHI: Today, 3rd Feb, Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim has filed a petition in the Supreme Court to lift the stay imposed on the trial in the 2015 sacrilege cases. This trial involves incidents of desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib in Punjab. The stay had been issued by the Punjab and Haryana High Court, halting the legal proceedings. Ram Rahim is seeking the vacation of this stay.
The Supreme Court of India reviewed a plea regarding the consolidation of 15 lawsuits related to the Mathura Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute, initially ordered by the Allahabad High Court. The Supreme Court supported this consolidation as it serves the interests of justice and stated the plea could be raised later.
The Supreme Court on Monday(18th Nov) criticized the Delhi High Court Bar Association’s handling of women’s reservation petitions, urging a 33% quota. Despite prior recommendations for women’s positions, recent resolutions were rejected amid vocal opposition from a male-dominated meeting. The Court plans to address the issue further on November 29, amid ongoing litigation.
BJP leader Suresh Nakhua requested more time to rectify a flawed affidavit in his defamation case against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee. Rathee sought the case’s dismissal, emphasizing Nakhua’s repeated errors. The court noted procedural issues and scheduled a hearing for February 2025, awaiting clarification on the affidavit’s compliance with new legal requirements.
CJI Led Bench said that individuals from marginalised sections, first-generation lawyers and law graduates without a degree from a National Law University (NLU) face greater challenges in gaining acceptance in senior lawyers’ chambers and law firms.
The Gujarat High Court was informed on Friday that the state plans to reclaim about 108 hectares of grazing land from Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd, allocated in 2005. Villagers had contested the allocation, arguing that it left them with insufficient grazing land. The state has committed to replenishing 129 hectares of land for the village’s use.
Today (23rd April): The Delhi Court, under Special Judge Kaveri Baweja, extended Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s judicial custody until May 7 regarding a money laundering case related to the Delhi excise policy scam. The Enforcement Directorate’s probe is based on alleged irregularities in the 2021-22 policy. Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest was dismissed, leading to the extension of his custody.
Today (22nd April): The Supreme Court has sought the response of West Bengal Governor, CV Ananda Bose, in connection with a PIL alleging inaction in assenting to bills passed by the State Assembly. The Court has instructed governors to promptly clear bills as per constitutional obligation. Similar pleas have been filed by other states, including Telangana, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
