On 19th February,2025 five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme court , headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, has reserved its judgment on the issue of whether courts possess the authority to modify an arbitral award.
The Supreme Court will determine a crucial legal question about the scope of judicial intervention in arbitral awards under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act.
NEW DELHI: Today (16th Jan): Justice K.V. Viswanathan of the Supreme Court recused himself from hearing cases related to the coal scam, citing his prior involvement as a lawyer in one of the matters.
New petitions have been filed challenging the Supreme Court’s December 12 interim order, which prohibits courts from action on worship-related disputes until February 17, 2025. Petitioners seek modification of this stay, contesting the constitutionality of the Places of Worship Act, with political support advocating for its enforcement amid ongoing public debate.
Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi’s Chief Minister, remains in judicial custody until May 20 for alleged involvement in the Excise Scam. The court also extended the custody of co-accused Chanpreet Singh. The Supreme Court is considering interim bail due to the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, while questioning the Enforcement Directorate’s prolonged investigation delay. Additionally, the case revolves around corruption and money laundering in the excise policy formulation and execution.
