Can A Non-Legislator Continue As Minister?: Supreme Court Petition Questions Deepak Prakash’s Reappointment As Bihar Minister

A petition before the Supreme Court challenges the reappointment of Bihar Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash, questioning the constitutional validity of a non-legislator continuing in ministerial office. The plea seeks a writ of quo warranto and interpretation of Article 164(4) of the Constitution.

Retired IPS Officer Moves Supreme Court Against Tamil Nadu Governor Over Refusal To Invite Vijay’s TVK Government Formation

A retired IPS officer moved the Supreme Court of India challenging Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar for not inviting C Joseph Vijay to form government despite TVK emerging as the single largest party, seeking a floor test to prove majority.

TVK Files Supreme Court PIL Demanding Vijay Sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Despite Lacking Majority in Assembly Elections

A TVK functionary approached the Supreme Court seeking directions to Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to invite Vijay to form government and swear him in as Chief Minister after TVK emerged largest party without securing support in polls.

Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearances Are Illegal, Harmful to Public Health: Jairam Ramesh Challenges Practice in Supreme Court

Congress Rajya Sabha MP and former Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the practice of granting ex post facto environmental clearances. He called them illegal, harmful to public health, and a major governance setback.

Thirupparankundram Deepam Row: Supreme Court Seeks Response from Centre and TN Govt on ASI Takeover Plea

The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre, the Tamil Nadu government, and other authorities on a petition challenging the ASI’s takeover of the Thirupparankundram temple. The plea also seeks daily lighting of the lamp placed on the ‘deepathoon’ (stone pillar).

Impeachment Motion Row: Supreme Court Rejects Justice Yashwant Varma’s Plea Against Inquiry Panel

Today, On 16th January, Supreme Court rejected Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea against the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to set up a three-member inquiry committee under the Judges Inquiry Act. The Bench delivered its ruling after reserving judgment on January 8, and declined interference.

No Cash Was Recovered From My Residence, Wasn’t Present During the Fire: Justice Yashwant Varma to Parliamentary Panel

Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma told a Parliamentary panel that no cash was found at his New Delhi residence during the March 2025 fire and clarified he was not present when the incident occurred.

Why No SIR in Assam? Supreme Court Petition Challenges ECI Decision

A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court questioning why the Election Commission of India is conducting only a “Special Revision” in Assam instead of a full “Special Intensive Revision” like in other States. The plea raises concerns over illegal immigrants affecting electoral rolls and demographic balance.

Supreme Court Sends Buddhist Personal Law Plea To Law Commission: Can’t Direct a Constitutional Amendment

Today, On 28th November, Supreme Court Sends Buddhist Personal Law Committee Plea To Law Commission which sought changes in certain existing laws affecting the community’s rights. The bench said it cannot direct constitutional changes and treated the petition as a representation to be examined by Law Commission.

Kerala Voter List Row: IUML Challenges ECI’s State-Wide Revision in Supreme Court

Today, On 17th November, The Indian Union Muslim League has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to conduct a State-wide Special Intensive Revision of Kerala’s voter list. The party alleges the exercise is arbitrary, unconstitutional, and unnecessary.