The Supreme Court of India has announced that it will commence the final hearing of the case concerning the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution from August 2, 2023. The case will be heard on a day-to-day basis, excluding Mondays and Fridays. The Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud […]
In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India declined to intervene in the ongoing investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Abhishek Banerjee, the national general secretary of the All India Trinamool Congress (AITMC), in relation to the West Bengal school jobs for cash scam case. The apex […]
In a recent development concerning the ongoing violence in Manipur, the Supreme Court of India has underscored that court proceedings should not be leveraged to exacerbate the situation or instigate further issues. The court, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, stressed the need for a humanitarian approach to the matter, acknowledging the […]
In a recent turn of events, the Supreme Court of India has agreed to consider a plea that contests the decision of the Manipur High Court to partially reinstate internet services in the state. The plea was brought to the attention of the apex court by Tushar Mehta, the Solicitor General of India, who is […]
The ongoing internal conflict within the Shiv Sena party takes a new turn as the Supreme Court schedules to hear a plea from Uddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction, on July 31, 2023. Thackeray is contesting an Election Commission of India (ECI) ruling that endorsed the Eknath Shinde faction as the official […]
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India is set to hear the bail plea of Manish Sisodia, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, on July 14. Sisodia has been arrested in connection with the Delhi Excise Scam case. Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing Sisodia, mentioned the matter before Chief Justice of […]
In a significant development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has lodged a complaint with President Droupadi Murmu against Governor R.N. Ravi, alleging bias and unfitness for the constitutional post. The Chief Minister’s grievances include unnecessary delays in granting assent to bills adopted by the State Legislative Assembly, hindrance in sanctioning prosecution for accused persons, […]
In a moving farewell ceremony, Justice Krishna Murari, a distinguished figure in the Indian judiciary, marked his last day as a Supreme Court judge. During his parting address, he emphasized the Supreme Court’s role as the embodiment of India’s rich and diverse civilization. Justice Murari eloquently stated, “If our Constitution is the arch on the […]
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has overturned an interim order from the Calcutta High Court that directed the West Bengal Board of Primary Education (WBBPE) to initiate a new selection process for 32,000 teacher positions by the end of August 2023. The decision was handed down by Justices JK Maheshwari and KV Viswanathan, […]
in a significant ruling, the Gujarat High Court has declined to suspend the conviction and two-year prison sentence of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The sentence was handed down by a Magistrate court in a criminal defamation case concerning Gandhi’s comment, “All thieves have Modi surname” [Rahul Gandhi v Purnesh Modi]. Justice Hemant Prachchhak, presiding over […]