Madras HC Vacates Stay on EC Probe into AIADMK Leadership Dispute and Symbol Issues

CHENNAI: On Wednesday, the Madras High Court lifted the stay on the Election Commission’s investigation into the internal disputes of the AIADMK, including issues related to leadership and the party’s symbol. This decision is viewed as a setback for the party’s current leader, Edappadi K Palaniswami.

Supreme Court Hears Plea on Delay in Disqualification of Defected BRS Legislators| Scheduled to Hear On Feb 18

NEW DELHI: Today (10th Feb): The Supreme Court heard a petition filed by Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao (KTR), the Working President of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). The petition was regarding the disqualification of legislators who had defected to the Congress party.

Supreme Court Seeks Response from Centre on Non-Payment of Stipends to Resident Doctors in ESIC Hospitals

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has asked the Central Government and other authorities to respond to a petition regarding the non-payment of stipends to resident doctors pursuing post-graduate (PG) diploma courses in Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) hospitals and colleges.

Supreme Court Rejects Plea to Remove Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India has rejected a petition calling for the immediate removal of Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi from his position. The plea was presented before a bench led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna, along with Justice Sanjay Kumar.

Supreme Court Issues Notice on Petition To Establish Bar Council in Jammu & Kashmir

NEW DELHI: On January 31, the Supreme Court of India issued a notice to the Union Government and the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court in response to a writ petition filed by the Kashmir Advocates Association.

Supreme Court Refuses Petition Challenging Senior Designation of 70 Advocates by Delhi High Court

NEW DELHI: On Friday(31st Jan), the Supreme Court decided not to entertain a petition that challenged the senior designation of 70 advocates by the Delhi High Court. This petition was filed by Advocate Sanjay Dubey, who had applied for the senior designation but was not granted it by the Delhi High Court.

Bombay High Court Scrutinizes Sushma Swaraj Maternity Homes After Pregnant Woman Dies in Surgery Under Mobile Flashlight

Bombay: The Bombay High Court has set up an 8-member committee to examine thirty maternity homes run by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). This comes after the tragic death of a pregnant woman who allegedly underwent surgery under a mobile flashlight at one of these maternity homes due to poor infrastructure.

[BREAKING] Supreme Court Extends Stay on Court-Monitored Survey of Shahi Idgah Mosque Complex

NEW DELHI: Today (22nd Jan): The Supreme Court has extended its stay on the Allahabad High Court’s directive allowing a court-supervised survey of the Shahi Idgah Mosque complex in Mathura.

Supreme Court Dismisses Petition for Separate Ministry for Senior Citizens

NEW DELHI: On January 20, 2025, the Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a writ petition that sought the establishment of a dedicated Ministry for senior citizens. The petition, filed by Advocate G Priyadharshi, a lawyer and social worker, was withdrawn after the Court allowed the petitioner to make a representation to the relevant government ministries instead.

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre and ECI on Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh’s Plea Against Election Rule Amendment

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India, on Wednesday (15th Jan) issued a notice to the Central Government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding a petition filed by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. The petition challenges the recent amendments made to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, which limit citizens’ rights to access election-related records.