The Kerala government approached the Supreme Court against both the President and the Governor due to delayed bills. They argue that the bills, primarily concerning matters within the State List of the Constitution, should not have been referred to the President by the Governor. The state also points out that the Governor had previously approved […]
Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code, signed into law on March 13 by President Droupadi Murmu, introduces standardized regulations for marriage, divorce, and property inheritance. This milestone legislation marks the state’s progressive shift towards legal harmonization, prohibiting polygamy and ‘halala’ while empowering women with specific divorce rights. Other BJP-governed states like Gujarat and Assam are showing interest in similar reforms.
Two new election commissioners are expected to be appointed by March 15, addressing the vacancies left by Anup Chandra Pandey’s retirement and Arun Goel’s unexpected resignation. PM Modi is scheduled to chair a crucial meeting on March 15 to finalize the appointments. This meeting is critical as it comes just before the announcement of the […]
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday has appointed former Supreme Court judge, Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar, as the new chairperson of the Lokpal, marking a pivotal moment in India’s fight against corruption. This decision comes after a high-level selection committee, comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, […]
New Delhi, January 16: The Supreme Court of India has deferred the hearing of a pivotal plea concerning the implementation of the Constitution (One Hundred and Sixth Amendment) Act, 2023, which aims to introduce a one-third reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, state legislative assemblies, and the Delhi legislative assembly. This adjournment, set until […]
In a landmark move to enhance judicial accessibility and efficiency, the Supreme Court of India, under the leadership of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, launched two significant initiatives during the Constitution Day celebrations. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated these initiatives, marking a new era in the Indian legal system. Also read- CJI D Y Chandrachud […]
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D Y Chandrachud, in a profound address, emphasized the role of the Supreme Court as a “people’s court” over the past seven decades, urging citizens not to fear approaching the courts. Speaking at the inauguration of the Constitution Day celebrations at the Supreme Court, he highlighted the court’s role in […]
In a momentous event commemorating Constitution Day, President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution, at the Supreme Court of India. This significant event was graced by the presence of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, among other dignitaries. […]
The Supreme Court has expressed its reservations about immediately implementing a part of the Women’s Reservation Bill that mandates a third of legislative seats be reserved for women. During a hearing, the bench, consisting of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti, addressed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Congress leader Jaya Thakur, which argued […]
In a monumental stride towards gender parity in Indian politics, President Droupadi Murmu has officially given her assent to the Constitution (106th Amendment) Act 2023. This groundbreaking legislation mandates a one-third reservation for women in both the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. The Bill, which secured approval during a recent Special Session of the […]
