The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition by Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan on Wednesday. Khan is challenging a trial court order from Uttar Pradesh that directed him to provide a voice sample in connection with a hate speech case. This move comes after Khan approached the apex court, contesting the decision made […]
The Supreme Court of India recently dismissed a petition that sought an official declaration on the constitutional validity of the abrogation of Article 370, an article that had once conferred special status to the former state of Jammu and Kashmir. The bench, presided over by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and flanked by Justices J […]
Manipur Violence: Supreme Court Receives Reports; Calls for Enhanced Victim Compensation and Restoration of Lost Documents In the aftermath of the Manipur violence, a committee appointed by the Supreme Court, tasked with examining the humanitarian aspects of the issue, has submitted three significant reports. The committee, led by Justice Gita Mittal, former Chief Justice of […]
Supreme Court to Establish Guidelines on Summoning Government Officials In a pivotal move, the Supreme Court announced its intention to establish comprehensive guidelines concerning the appearance of government officials in court, especially in cases involving the government. This decision was voiced during a hearing that centered around an order from the Allahabad High Court. This […]
Supreme Court Stresses Responsibility in Social Media Use; Denies Relief to Actor S Ve Shekher The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of being cautious about the impact and reach of social media. This came as the court declined to offer relief to actor, playwright, and former legislator S Ve Shekher, who sought leniency in cases […]
Justice Deepak Gupta Emphasizes the Supreme Court’s Duty to Protect Fundamental Rights Justice Deepak Gupta, in a recent lecture, highlighted the Supreme Court’s pivotal role in safeguarding the fundamental rights of citizens. He emphasized that once the court determines something as unconstitutional, it should not hesitate in granting genuine relief. Reflecting on the Supreme Court’s […]
Supreme Court Criticizes Gujarat High Court’s Handling of Rape Survivor’s Abortion Plea The Supreme Court has expressed its disapproval over the Gujarat High Court’s handling of a rape survivor’s plea for abortion. The apex court’s bench, comprising Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan, criticized the High Court for its “lackadaisical manner” in dealing with the […]
Supreme Court Dismisses West Bengal’s Challenge to CBI Probe in Municipality Recruitment Scam In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the plea of the West Bengal government challenging the Calcutta High Court’s decision to transfer the probe of the alleged municipality recruitment scam to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the […]
Supreme Court to Review Lalu Yadav’s Bail in Fodder Scam In a recent development, the Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal against the bail granted to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader, Lalu Yadav, concerning the infamous fodder scam. The hearing, scheduled for August 25, will be overseen by […]
Supreme Court Seeks Attorney General’s Insight on Crucial Judicial Issues The Supreme Court, in a series of significant developments, has sought the Attorney General’s counsel on several pressing judicial matters, emphasizing the overarching themes of transparency, efficiency, and the rule of law. To begin with, the apex court, under the leadership of Chief Justice of […]
