In a recent hearing, the Supreme Court of India raised questions regarding the Central Government’s proposal to extend the tenure of Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar, who is set to retire on November 30. The bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, expressed its concerns over the […]
Supreme Court Denies Medical Bail to TN Minister V. Senthil Balaji, Citing Google Search on Health Condition In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court of India denied Tamil Nadu Minister and DMK leader V. Senthil Balaji bail on medical grounds. Balaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in June in connection with a cash-for-job […]
The Supreme Court of India has reserved its verdict in the high-profile case involving allegations by US-based short-selling firm Hindenburg Research against the Adani group of companies. The allegations, which accused Adani of stock market regulation violations, led to a significant drop in the group’s share value. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India […]
In a significant declaration to the Supreme Court, the Union government emphasized the autonomous nature of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), stating that the agency operates independently without any direct control or superintendence from the Centre. This statement came during a hearing on Thursday, where the government opposed a petition by the West Bengal […]
In a stern admonition, the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, expressed its disapproval towards the governors of Punjab and Tamil Nadu for their delay in assenting to bills passed by the respective state assemblies. This rebuke came in response to allegations by the state governments accusing the governors […]
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. […]
