The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, has expressed concern over the recurring theme of Governors acting on bills only after state governments are compelled to seek judicial intervention. This observation came during a hearing of a plea by the Punjab government, which pointed out that Governor Banwarilal Purohit had […]
In the august chambers of the Supreme Court, where the rule of law typically eclipses all else, a rare moment of empathy and concern was observed during the intense deliberations over the electoral bonds scheme. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and Solicitor General Tushar Mehta set a humane precedent by momentarily halting the legal […]
In a landmark move, the Supreme Court has convened a seven-judge bench, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, to reexamine the 1998 PV Narasimha Rao judgment. This verdict had previously granted MPs and MLAs immunity from prosecution in bribery cases related to their speeches or votes in the house. The bench, which also […]
The Supreme Court has announced that it will hear the pleas challenging the Patna High Court’s decision from August 1, which approved the caste survey in Bihar. The apex court has slated the hearing for October 6. The bench, consisting of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti, communicated this to Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, noting […]
The Gujarat High Court has reserved its verdict on a review plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal concerning the disclosure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s academic degree. This development follows the Central Information Commission’s (CIC) directive to Gujarat University to provide details of PM Modi’s academic credentials in response to Kejriwal’s RTI application. […]
Supreme Court Postpones Decision on Bihar’s Caste-Based Survey Controversy The Supreme Court has postponed the hearing on a series of petitions challenging the legitimacy of the caste-based survey initiated by the Bihar government. The hearing, overseen by Justices Sanjiv Khanna and SVN Bhatti, has been rescheduled to October 3. The survey, which has been a […]
Supreme Court Mandates Essential Supplies Distribution Amidst Manipur Blockades In light of the ongoing turmoil in Manipur, the Supreme Court has issued directives to both the Central and State Governments of Manipur, emphasizing the urgent need to ensure the distribution of essential supplies, including food and medicines, to those impacted by the violence. The bench, […]
Supreme Court Deliberates on Article 370 Abrogation: Highlights from Day 12 In a significant hearing on the abrogation of Article 370, the Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, along with Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant, scrutinized the Central government’s 2019 decision to […]
Central Government Assures Supreme Court: Jammu & Kashmir’s Union Territory Status Not Permanent The Central Government has communicated to the Supreme Court that the Union Territory (UT) status of Jammu & Kashmir is not a permanent arrangement. This statement was made during a hearing before a Constitution Bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY […]
Supreme Court Queries Centre on Timeline for J&K’s Statehood Restoration The Supreme Court, in a recent hearing, sought clarity from the Centre regarding a “timeframe” for reinstating Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, leading the bench, emphasized the significance of “restoration of democracy” during the hearing of petitions challenging the repeal of Article […]
