Today, On 14th April, If the Basic Structure doctrine ever goes, we could witness another Jallianwala Bagh,” remarked Former Supreme Court judge Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman. He made this statement during the launch event of his book titled The Basic Structure Doctrine.
The Supreme Court granted NewsClick a one-week protection from any coercive action over a tax demand. A bench led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, however, rejected a writ petition filed by PPK Newsclick Studio Pvt Ltd. The petition was filed directly under Article 32 of the Constitution. The court’s decision provides temporary relief but does not settle the tax dispute.
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association (SCAORA) have approached the Supreme Court with a request. They seek a direction to ensure that the names of all lawyers present and appearing in a case are officially recorded. This move aims to give due recognition to all advocates contributing to cases. The matter is now before the top court for consideration.
Today, On 29th August, the Karnataka High Court dismissed CBI’s petition to investigate DK Shivakumar, deferring the matter to the Supreme Court due to its Center-State nature. This decision came after the State government withdrew consent for a CBI probe into Shivakumar’s alleged illegal assets. The Court rejected the petitions, citing lack of maintainability.
Supreme Court on Friday of India has accepted appeals against the Calcutta High Court’s decision that permitted Harsh Vardhan Lodha to maintain his role as the Chairman of the MP Birla group. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday of India has accepted appeals against the Calcutta High Court’s decision that permitted Harsh Vardhan Lodha […]
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court granted interim bail to Ankit Tiwari, an Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer arrested by the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) in December last year over bribery accusations. The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday has granted interim bail to Ankit Tiwari, an officer of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), […]
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 recent development, the Supreme Court has expressed its displeasure over the delay in adjudication of disqualification petitions against Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and his supporting MLAs. The apex court has warned Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar about the prolonged timeline he has set for hearing these petitions. The petitions, filed by the […]
Delhi Riots Conspiracy: Key Insights Ahead of the UAPA Case Hearing The Delhi riots conspiracy case, which has garnered significant attention, is set to undergo day-to-day hearings under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA). Here’s a comprehensive overview of the case’s developments and what to expect: Background: The Delhi Police’s chargesheet alleges a conspiracy to […]