A new PIL filed by Advocate Yogamaya MG urges the Supreme Court to ensure fair representation of women, queer persons, and marginalized lawyers in Bar Councils. The plea highlights that only nine out of 441 council members are women, calling it a “deeply entrenched imbalance.”
The Supreme Court has formed a new three-judge Bench to review its 2022 ruling that granted wide powers to the Enforcement Directorate under the PMLA, including arrest, summons, and property raids without safeguards. New Delhi: The Supreme Court formed a new three-judge panel to determine whether its 2022 ruling, which affirmed the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) […]
New Delhi, Feb 17: The Uttar Pradesh government has informed the Supreme Court that it is making changes to state laws to remove the practice of appointing the wives and family members of bureaucrats as ex-officio members in cooperative societies and trusts. The government is also working on model rules to regulate these entities, especially those receiving financial aid from the state.
Today, 27th January, The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on a graveyard dispute involving Christian burial rights, with one judge ruling that the denial of a burial site violated Articles 21 (right to life) and 14 (equality before the law). The case highlighted concerns over religious discrimination in burial practices. However, the bench declined to refer the matter to a larger bench for further deliberation. The ruling underscores the tension between individual religious rights and local government policies.
Today, On 7th January, The Supreme Court has criticized Atul Subhash’s mother, who had sought custody of her child, stating that she is “virtually a stranger” to the minor. The remark came during proceedings concerning the custody dispute, highlighting concerns about the child’s well-being and the emotional connection with the mother.
The Supreme Court Collegium, under Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, faced obstacles in judicial appointments, with key recommendations for Saurabh Kirpal and R. John Sathyan stalled by the government. Notably, no women were recommended for the Supreme Court. Delays and concerns over government interference have prompted judicial discourse on these appointments.
NEW DELHI: On Monday(30th Sept), the Supreme Court stayed the proceedings in a criminal defamation case against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, which was initiated due to comments regarding the purported removal of voters’ names from the electoral rolls in the national capital.