BJP MP Nishikant Dubey criticised the Supreme Court, saying there’s no need for Parliament if judges are making laws. He controversially blamed CJI Sanjiv Khanna for all civil wars in the country, drawing sharp criticism from Congress.
The Supreme Court of India will hear ten petitions, including one by MP Asaduddin Owaisi, challenging the Wakf (Amendment) Act, 2025 on April 16. This Act introduces significant changes to the management of waqf properties, increasing Central Government authority and altering the criteria for declaring waqf, raising concerns among communities.
The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition seeking an FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma amid cash controversy allegations. Advocate Mathews Nedumpara argues for a criminal case instead of a transfer, challenging prior rulings that protect judges from such inquiries. Justice Varma denies allegations, claiming a conspiracy against him.
The investigation into partially burnt currency notes found at Justice Yashwant Varma’s residence is intensifying, following a Supreme Court-appointed committee’s inspection. Delhi Police sealed the area, and a petition has been filed for an FIR against Varma, questioning the need for a judicial inquiry. Varma denies corruption claims, labeling them a conspiracy.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will hear Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Durgesh Pathak’s plea on Monday, seeking dismissal of a petition that challenges his election from Delhi’s Rajinder Nagar Assembly seat in the 2022 bypolls. A bench led by Justice Surya Kant is scheduled to hear the matter and has asked Rajan Tiwari, who filed the election petition in the Delhi High Court, to respond.
TMC MP Mahua Moitra filed a petition in the Supreme Court backing challenges to the validity of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners’ (EC) appointment process. The controversy arose after the Modi government introduced a new law replacing the Chief Justice of India with a Union cabinet minister, chosen on the prime minister’s recommendation, in the selection panel. Critics argue that this change undermines the independence of the Election Commission. The case raises concerns over executive influence in crucial constitutional appointments.
The Supreme Court will revisit the custody plea of Anju Devi for her grandson following the death of her son, Atul Subhash. Despite a previous denial, the court has directed the child be presented on January 20. Concerns arise over the boy’s welfare amid allegations against his mother, Nikita Singhania.
Today, On 29th November, Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna requested a postponement of the Shahi Jama Masjid survey hearing, highlighting the need for careful judicial handling of sensitive matters. The Supreme Court instructed the mosque’s management to approach the High Court against a survey order. Violence erupted during a prior survey, raising communal harmony concerns.
The Supreme Court will hear the explosive controversy regarding alleged animal fat in Tirupati laddoos on September 30. The political debate has intensified, with petitions from BJP leader Subramanian Swamy and YSR Congress MP YV Subba Reddy demanding investigations into purity claims. Both leaders are invoking scrutiny amid existing political rivalries.
