Supreme Court Reassesses MPs and MLAs’ Bribery Immunity: Landmark Review of 1998 Verdict

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 […]

Landmark Moment: Supreme Court’s Historic Seven-Judge Live-Stream Session

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 Supreme Court Poised to Rule on Legal Status of Same-Sex Marriages

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 […]

Supreme Court Upholds CWMA’s Decision on Cauvery Water Allocation: Rejects Tamil Nadu’s Plea for Increased Share

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 […]

SC asks central government to review policy

Supreme Court Urges Central Government to Reevaluate Policy Permitting LMV License Holders to Operate Transport Vehicles Up to 7,500 KG In a recent development, the Supreme Court, led by a Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, Justices Hrishikesh Roy, PS Narasimha, Pankaj Mithal, and Manoj Misra, has called upon the Central […]