Today, On 22nd August, The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on whether stray dogs in Delhi NCR should be shifted from the streets to shelters for ensuring human safety, after its earlier order caused widespread debate and strong public reactions.
NEW DELHI: Former US President Donald Trump has taken his fight to end birthright citizenship in the United States to the Supreme Court. His executive order, signed on his first day in office, aimed to end birthright citizenship for children born to parents who are in the country illegally or on temporary visas like student, work, or tourist visas.
Today, On 19th February, The Supreme Court strongly criticized a lawyer for seeking an adjournment due to a senior advocate’s absence. The bench made it clear that merely naming a senior counsel would not be a valid reason for delaying proceedings. Emphasizing the need to curb this practice, the court asserted that such tendencies among lawyers must stop. The remark highlights the judiciary’s firm stance on ensuring the smooth and timely functioning of cases.
The Supreme Court emphasized its earlier directive requiring advocates-on-record (AoRs) to ensure that only authorized lawyers, scheduled to appear and argue in a case on a specific day, are marked as appearing. This measure aims to maintain clarity and accountability in court proceedings.
The Bombay High Court has extended the deadline for Maharashtra to form a committee protecting minors’ identities in abortion cases to four weeks. The committee aims to implement a 2022 Supreme Court ruling that allows minors to access medical termination of pregnancy services without disclosing their identities, aligning the MTP Act with the POCSO Act.
Today, On 17th October, the Supreme Court postponed the hearing on petitions challenging the Patna High Court’s ruling that upheld Bihar’s caste-based survey legality. The hearing will now occur on November 7, 2024. The survey aims to collect socio-economic data to support targeted welfare schemes in the state.
Today(17th Sept), The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Sunil NS, aka ‘Pulsar’ Suni, in the 2017 Kerala actress assault case, noting he had served over seven years in prison. The Court instructed Suni to appear before the trial court for his release, allowing the State to impose stringent bail conditions.
Today(on 9th August),The Supreme Court of India granted bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia after 18 months in custody related to the Delhi Excise Policy case. The decision underscores the importance of the right to a speedy trial under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
Calls for the removal of Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud today have sparked widespread debate over a recent Supreme Court decision concerning reservations. The controversy surrounds the inclusion of a creamy layer provision within SC/ST reservations, leading to intense reactions and calls for the CJI’s removal, despite his term ending soon.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta highlighted the significance of the rule of law in Indian arbitration during the London International Disputes Week. He emphasized the robust framework of the Arbitration Act and the availability of constitutional remedies for rights violations. The discussion also featured insights on the newly established Arbitration Bar of India, aiming to integrate international best practices into Indian arbitration.
