Supreme Court judges, top law officers and senior advocates came together at JGLS to re-enact the iconic Kesavananda Bharati case. The event highlighted the Basic Structure doctrine and the continuing debate on judicial independence and parliamentary power.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was honored on his last day as Chief Justice of India, receiving heartfelt tributes from colleagues and lawyers. He reflected on his legacy and praised his successor, Justice B R Gavai. Both justices emphasized the importance of diversity in the judiciary and the deeper connection between the bar and bench.
Attorney General R Venkataramani, during a SILF online meeting, condemned the horrific Pahalgam terrorist attack, advocating for a global ‘Lawyers for Peace’ movement. He emphasized that terrorism cannot be justified by faith or religion and called for worldwide unity to eliminate such violence. The legal community expressed solidarity against terrorism.
New Delhi, April 22 – The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear next week a petition concerning critical remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey against the apex court and Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna. The plea also seeks urgent directions to remove viral derogatory videos from social media platforms. The matter was mentioned for urgent listing before a Supreme Court bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that the President must decide on bills proposed by the Governor within three months, addressing delays faced by the Tamil Nadu government. The ruling emphasized that both the President and Governor cannot delay decisions indefinitely and clarified conditions under which their actions can be challenged in court.
The Arbitration Bar of India and Bombay Bar Association are hosting an event on “Judicial Support and Role of Courts in Arbitration” on September 21, 2024, at the YB Chavan Auditorium in Mumbai from 9 AM to 2 PM, followed by lunch. Key figures in the legal field will deliver remarks and lead panel discussions on the topic.
Supreme Court Directs MP Mohammad Akbar Lone to Affirm J&K’s Integral Status to India Amid Controversial Allegations In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, on Monday, directed National Conference leader and Member of Parliament, Mohammad Akbar Lone, to submit an affidavit. The directive requires Lone, who is the primary petitioner in a series […]
