Supreme Court Judge MM Sundresh Today (July 4) told people not to treat judges like God but to find God in justice. His remarks echo past warnings by CJI Chandrachud on the dangers of seeing judges as divine.
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to furnish details of issuance of notices and arrests done under the provisions of the Goods and Services Tax, saying it may interpret the law and lay down appropriate guidelines to avoid any harassment of citizens by depriving their liberty.
The Supreme Court Today declined urgent relief for BRS leader K Kavitha, arrested by the ED in a money laundering case linked to the Delhi Excise Policy. Kavitha’s plea challenging the PMLA provisions was issued a notice, but the Court directed her to approach the trial court for bail, stating it cannot entertain her petition directly.
The Supreme Court of India, in a significant legal development, has reserved its judgment on a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. This pivotal section deals with the grant of Indian citizenship to certain categories of immigrants in Assam. The matter was heard by a five-judge […]
Scrutinizes Citizenship Act Section 6A (Day -3) In a pivotal development, the Supreme Court of India has issued a directive to the Union Government, seeking detailed information on the issue of illegal migration to Assam and other North-Eastern states post-March 25, 1971. This order is a significant step in the ongoing legal scrutiny of Section […]
Supreme Court Deliberates on Section 6A of Citizenship Act: Examining Government’s Role in Assam’s Welfare The Supreme Court of India, while hearing petitions challenging Section 6A of the Citizenship Act 1955, has made significant observations regarding the government’s role in making political compromises for the nation’s welfare. The Constitution Bench, comprising CJI DY Chandrachud and […]
The Supreme Court of India is set to commence a pivotal hearing on December 5 to scrutinize the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, a crucial provision concerning illegal immigrants in Assam. This section, a special provision under the Citizenship Act, was introduced as part of the Assam Accord to address the […]
In a landmark move, the Supreme Court has convened a seven-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, to reexamine the 1998 PV Narasimha Rao judgment. This verdict had previously granted MPs and MLAs immunity from prosecution in bribery cases related to their speeches or votes in the house. The bench, which also […]
Today, October 4, marks a significant juncture in the Indian judiciary as the Supreme Court’s constitution bench is poised to re-examine the 1998 PV Narasimha Rao judgment. This influential ruling, which has stood its ground for over a quarter of a century, was recently referred to an expanded seven-judge bench in the case of Sita […]
The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing on November 21, 2023, to deliberate on the validity of reservations provided for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) communities in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. This decision comes in the wake of challenges posed to the Constitution(104th) Amendment Act 2019, which extended the political […]
