With Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud’s term ending in November 2024, attention turns towards the succession plan for the Indian Supreme Court’s chief justices. The Chief Justice holds significant responsibilities, including shaping the judiciary’s future. Successive short tenures raise concerns about maintaining consistency in judicial policy and reform. The evolving leadership dynamic in the Supreme Court is closely monitored.
In a recent turn of events, the Supreme Court of India is set to revisit its decision on the contentious issue of Article 370′s abrogation in Jammu and Kashmir, following the submission of several review petitions. This development comes a month after the apex court’s Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, upheld the […]
In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court of India has set a new precedent in arbitration law, significantly impacting the enforceability of arbitration clauses in contracts. This ruling, delivered by a seven-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, addresses the contentious issue of whether arbitration clauses in unstamped or inadequately stamped agreements […]
A New Chapter for Jammu and Kashmir’s Integration with India In a historic judgment, the Supreme Court of India upheld the central government’s decision to revoke Article 370, a constitutional provision that had granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. This landmark ruling, delivered by a five-judge constitution bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, […]
The Supreme Court of India is poised to pronounce a historic judgment on December 11, addressing the highly debated abrogation of Article 370, which led to the revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. This impending verdict follows an intense and prolonged legal examination of the Union Government’s 2019 decision, which has been […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India is poised to deliver its judgment this month on the contentious issue of the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370 of the Constitution. This landmark decision, awaited since the Union Government’s 2019 move to revoke the special status, will be pronounced by […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has recently addressed the contentious issue of one three-judge bench scrutinizing the verdict of another bench of the same strength. This move, which has been met with objections from the Centre, follows a precedent set by the Court’s earlier interpretation of land acquisition law. Also read- […]
The Supreme Court Collegium, under the stewardship of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, has put forth the names of three eminent High Court Chief Justices for elevation to the Supreme Court of India. This recommendation, if accepted by the Centre, will fill the current vacancies and bring the Supreme Court to its full […]
Supreme Court Affirms: Article 20(1) Doesn’t Restrict Retrospective Application of Procedural Changes in Criminal Trials In a pivotal judgment, the Supreme Court has clarified that procedural changes in criminal trials, introduced after an offence is committed, are not barred from retrospective application by Article 20(1) of the Constitution. This article prohibits the imposition of ex […]
