The Supreme Court ruled that CERC’s 13% tariff cap does not nullify Himachal Pradesh’s contractual right to 18% free power from JSW Hydro. Contractual obligations prevail over regulatory limits, the Court emphasized.
The Supreme Court ruled that government entities cannot include clauses for unilateral arbitrator appointments in public-private contracts, as these violate Article 14 of the Constitution, undermining fairness. The decision, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, applies to three-member arbitration panels, emphasizing equal treatment and impartiality in the arbitration process.
Today, On 5th August, The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL challenging the use of body parts as political symbols, noting the plea’s specific aim at the Indian National Congress hand symbol. The court emphasized the Election Commission’s authority in symbol allocation, affirming the importance of symbols in the electoral process and judicial restraint in such matters, while upholding established norms.
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Justice Sanjeev Khanna today recused himself from hearing a review petition on same-sex marriage, leading to the reconstitution of a five-judge constitutional bench by CJI DY Chandrachud. The Supreme Court deferred the hearing, and it was clarified that review petitions are decided in chambers, with no open court hearing. The original judgment denied marriage rights to queer couples.
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has clarified the scope of the “group of companies” doctrine in arbitration, significantly impacting how arbitration agreements are interpreted and enforced. The Court’s decision, delivered by a Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices Hrishikesh Roy, PS Narasimha, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, establishes […]
The Supreme Court has set aside the conviction and death sentence of Naveen, a 25-year-old street-dweller, accused of kidnapping, raping, and murdering a three-month-old infant. The apex court highlighted that the accused was not given a “proper opportunity” to defend himself during the trial, which was concluded in a record 23 days from the date […]
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 […]
India’s apex court, the Supreme Court, is on the cusp of delivering a pivotal judgment concerning the legal recognition of same-sex marriages in the nation. This decision is being keenly awaited, as it stands to redefine the rights and status of queer couples in India. The bench, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY […]
The Supreme Court of India has declined to modify the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s (CWMA) directive that instructs the State of Karnataka to release 5,000 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu. The bench, comprising Justices BR Gavai, PS Narasimha, and Prashant Kumar Mishra, upheld the order passed by the Cauvery Water Regulatory Committee (CWRC), stating […]