In a significant legal discourse surrounding Article 370, the Supreme Court of India has been deliberating on its implications and the historical context associated with it. The Constitution Bench, comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant, has been hearing arguments from various senior […]
The Cauvery river water dispute, a longstanding issue between the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, is set to be revisited by the Supreme Court of India. The apex court has marked August 25 for a hearing, where it will address the application put forth by the State of Tamil Nadu. The southern state has […]
In a pivotal hearing concerning Article 370, the Supreme Court of India delved deep into the nuances of the constitutional provision and its implications for the state of Jammu and Kashmir. The Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya […]
In a pivotal development in the Antilia bomb scare case, the Supreme Court has granted bail to former ‘encounter specialist‘ Pradeep Sharma, who was implicated in both the Antilia bomb scare and the Mansukh Hiran murder cases. The decision was pronounced by a bench consisting of Justices AS Bopanna and PS Narasimha. Justice Bopanna stated […]
Gujarat High Court Dismisses PIL on Use of Gujarati Language in Court Proceedings The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that sought a directive for the state government to implement the 2012 decision by the then Governor, which authorized the use of the Gujarati language in addition to English in the […]
The Supreme Court has recently issued detailed guidelines to enhance the efficiency and organization of filing written submissions and compilations, especially before constitution benches and during significant final hearings. According to these guidelines, the bench will, in advance, “nominate nodal counsel” who can be an Advocate-on-Record (AoR) or an advocate from both parties. This nodal […]
Supreme Court Directs Kerala High Court to Re-examine Suspension of Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal’s Conviction In a recent development, the Supreme Court has set aside the Kerala High Court’s order that suspended the conviction of Lakshadweep MP Mohammed Faizal. The apex court has directed the Kerala High Court to reconsider the matter. The bench, comprising […]
Mumbai Court Grants Leander Paes’ Request in Domestic Violence Case In a recent development, a Sessions court in Mumbai has granted former tennis player Leander Paes’ plea for “condonation of delay” in filing an appeal against a magistrate’s court order. This order pertains to a domestic violence case initiated by his former live-in partner, Rhea […]
Supreme Court Affirms Women’s Autonomy Over Reproductive Choices In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has emphasized that a woman alone holds the right over her body and is the ultimate decision-maker when it comes to abortion. The judgment was delivered by a bench comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, who were […]
In a recent judgment, the Calcutta High Court has expressed concerns over the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Justice Subhendu Samanta remarked that while Section 498A was introduced for the welfare of women, it is now being misused through the filing of false cases. The case in question revolved around […]
