Supreme Court Petition Challenges New Law on Appointment of Election Commissioners

The petition, filed by regular practicing advocates and drawn by Advocate Anjale Patel, seeks to set aside the December 28 gazette notification for the appointment of election commissioners.

Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul’s Historic Judgments

A Legacy of Landmark Judgments and Constitutional Wisdom by Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, who retired on December 25, 2023, after serving an impactful tenure of 6 years and 10 months at the Supreme Court of India, has been a pivotal figure in shaping contemporary Indian jurisprudence. His retirement marks the end […]

Madras High Court Upholds Equality in Polygamous Marriages

A Landmark Judgment on Islamic Law and Women’s Rights In a landmark judgment, the Madras High Court has upheld the principles of equality and fairness in the context of Islamic law and polygamy. The bench, comprising Justice RMT Teekaa Raman and Justice PB Balaji, confirmed a family court’s decision to dissolve a marriage, citing the […]

Kashmir, I plan to spend a lot of time in, Justice Sanjay Kaul.

New Delhi: In an exclusive interview with Indian Express, retired Supreme Court Justice Sanjay Kaul shares his views on a range of topics, from post-retirement plans to the judiciary’s role in a changing India. Here are the excerpts: Q: What are your post-retirement plans? Justice Kaul: “Number 1 is to relax. I plan to spend […]

As Judges Exhibit Boldness : Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul

Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul’s retirement from the Supreme Court was marked by a ceremony filled with respect and admiration, reflecting on his impactful tenure. He would be retiring on 25th December 2023. His final address and the words of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud offered profound insights into the judiciary’s role and responsibilities. Also read- Supreme […]

Madras High Court Questions UAPA Application in Conspiracy to Kill Hindu Leaders

The Madras High Court, in a significant ruling, granted bail to a man arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) while raising a crucial question about the nature of terrorist acts. The bench, comprising Justices S.S. Sundar and Sunder Mohan, deliberated on whether a conspiracy to kill Hindu religious leaders could be classified as […]

Madras High Court Rules Temples Not for Training, Awaits Supreme Court’s Decision on Agama Practices

The Madras High Court, in a recent ruling, emphasized that temples are sacred abodes of deities and should not be treated as training centers or laboratories. Justice S. Srimathy of the Madurai bench made this observation while hearing a case challenging a Government Order (GO) issued by the Tourism, Culture, and Religious Endowment Department. Also […]

Madras High Court Questions Tamil Nadu Government’s Funding for Formula-4 Racing Event

The Madras High Court has expressed skepticism over the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to allocate about ₹40 crore for the Formula-4 night street races scheduled on December 9 and 10 in Chennai. The court’s concern centers on the benefit of this substantial expenditure to private parties organizing the event, rather than to the public at […]