Central Government Clarifies Stance on Bihar Caste Survey in Supreme Court In a recent development concerning the Bihar caste survey case, the Central Government has submitted a fresh affidavit to the Supreme Court. This comes after the withdrawal of an earlier affidavit which stated, “No other body under the Constitution or otherwise is entitled to […]
Article 35A and Its Impact on Fundamental Rights: Insights from Supreme Court Proceedings In the ongoing Supreme Court hearings concerning the abrogation of Article 370, the apex court made a pivotal observation regarding Article 35A. The Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, […]
Supreme Court Grants Virtual Appearance to Ex-Bihar MP Prabhunath Singh in 1995 Double Murder Case In a pivotal decision, the Supreme Court has permitted former Bihar MP, Prabhunath Singh, to make a virtual appearance through video conferencing. This move comes after the court’s judgment, which pronounced Prabhunath Singh guilty in a 1995 double murder case. […]
Supreme Court Questions J&K Administration Over Suspension of Lecturer Post Article 370 Case Appearance The Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, has raised concerns over the suspension of Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Bhat, a lecturer who recently argued against the abrogation of Article 370 before the apex court. The issue was […]
Supreme Court Deliberates on Krishna Janmabhoomi Demolition: A Deep Dive into the Mathura Controversy The Supreme Court of India is gearing up to address a significant plea related to the ongoing demolition activities near the revered Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. The plea specifically challenges the removal of what are described as illegal constructions […]
Supreme Court Reviews Bail of Lalu Prasad Yadav in Fodder Scam Case Amid CBI’s Claims of Him Playing Badminton The Supreme Court, on Friday, deliberated over the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal against the bail granted to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister, Lalu Prasad Yadav, in connection with the […]
Supreme Court Declines to Halt Defamation Trial Against Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Over PM Modi’s Degree Remarks The Supreme Court, on Friday, declined to issue an interim stay on the defamation proceedings initiated against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by Gujarat University. The case pertains to comments made by Kejriwal regarding the academic degree of […]
Supreme Court Halts NRI Quota in Assam Medical Colleges Amid Controversy On August 25, the Supreme Court issued a notice in a petition filed under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution, which challenges the State of Assam’s decision to reserve 7% of seats in medical colleges for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs). The bench, consisting of Justices […]
Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Provisions of MTP Act In a recent development, the Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition challenging specific sections of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act. The bench, comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, emphasized that the Parliament had crafted these provisions keeping the […]
In a significant ruling at the Supreme Court, a Division Bench, led by Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia, has turned down a public interest litigation (PIL) that advocated for the re-establishment of a joint judicial committee between India and Pakistan. This committee was initially conceptualized to mediate and resolve disputes arising from the […]
