The Delhi High Court ruled it cannot direct the government or DMRC to rename metro stations, holding such decisions fall within executive policy.
Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav said courts intervene only if naming is arbitrary or unconstitutional in India.
The Centre told the Delhi High Court that directing reduction of GST on air purifiers would be unconstitutional and violate the doctrine of separation of powers. It said Article 279A vests authority over GST decisions in the GST Council.
Supreme Court Justice Manmohan called the Kesavananda Bharati judgment India’s key contribution to global rule-of-law discourse. He said, “This basic structure doctrine has ensured the Constitution has survived 75 years, far beyond the usual 20-year lifespan.”
The Supreme Court has asked key Union ministries to respond to a plea by retired IPS officers opposing a new pension validation clause under the Finance Act, 2025. The officers claim the rule discriminates against pensioners based on their retirement dates and violates the Constitution.
Today, On 19th November, Supreme Court quashes Tribunal Reforms Act provisions on appointment and tenure, ruling that they violate separation of powers and judicial independence, amount to a legislative override of a binding judgment, and fail the constitutional test, requiring urgent corrective action from the government.
Today, On 11th November, The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021. The pleas argue that the law undermines judicial independence and weakens the functioning of key tribunals across India.
Today, On 15th September, The Supreme Court in the Waqf Amendment Act case placed on record its appreciation for counsels on all sides, praising their assistance, arguments and submissions while recognising the efforts of both petitioners’ and respondents’ senior counsel teams.
Today, On 15th September, Supreme Court imposes partial stay on the Waqf Amendment Act. The 5-year Islam practice clause is put on hold, while the registration requirement remains unaffected, affecting three key provisions under the 2025 amendment
Today, On 15th September, The Supreme Court, in an interim order by CJI BR Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih, said no case was made to stay the entire Waqf Amendment Act, 2025, but stayed two provisions pending resolution of validity challenges.
CJI B R Gavai said he faced criticism from his own community for his ruling allowing sub-classification of Scheduled Castes, but stressed he writes judgments by law and conscience. He also defended excluding the creamy layer and spoke on due process in demolition cases.
