A United States federal court struck down a Trump administration policy imposing a $100,000 supplemental fee on new H-1B visa petitions. The Court held that the measure amounted to an unauthorized tax, violating separation of powers principles and the Administrative Procedure Act.
The Supreme Court of the United States, in a 6–3 decision, struck down Donald Trump’s global tariffs, ruling the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize unilateral import duties, reaffirming Congress’ exclusive taxation power.
The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging multiple provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. The petition alleges excessive executive control, surveillance powers, and violation of fundamental rights including privacy and judicial independence.
The Supreme Court has asked the Central government to frame a uniform proposal within four weeks to ensure tribunals across India remain functional and independent. The Court stressed that these bodies cannot be allowed to become defunct and called for a holistic reform plan.
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.
