Supreme Court Rebukes Telangana Police Over Misuse of Preventive Detention Law In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has voiced its concerns over the Telangana police’s frequent use of preventive detention laws. The apex court emphasized that such laws should not be invoked “at the drop of a hat,” especially without considering the […]
Supreme Court Sets Date for Hearing on Alleged Hate Speeches by BJP Leaders In a recent development, the Supreme Court has postponed the hearing of the petition filed by CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat. The plea seeks the registration of an FIR against BJP leaders Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Verma for their alleged hate speeches during […]
Supreme Court Directs MP Mohammad Akbar Lone to Affirm J&K’s Integral Status to India Amid Controversial Allegations In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India, on Monday, directed National Conference leader and Member of Parliament, Mohammad Akbar Lone, to submit an affidavit. The directive requires Lone, who is the primary petitioner in a series […]
Supreme Court Overturns Calcutta High Court Order Due to Insufficient Preparation Time for Legal Aid Counsel The Supreme Court has set aside an order from the Calcutta High Court after noting that the legal aid counsel was appointed just hours before a life sentence was awarded, leaving inadequate time for case preparation. In the case […]
The Supreme Court’s Constitution bench, led by CJI DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant, recently delved into the contentious issue of Article 370 during its fourteenth day of hearings. The focus was on the powers of the President to abrogate Article 370 and the recommendatory power […]
In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a dowry harassment case, stating that the woman complainant “clearly wanted to wreak vengeance.” The case had been filed by the woman against her in-laws several years after she had left her matrimonial home. The apex court’s decision came in response to an appeal challenging […]
Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over Irregularities in Patna High Court’s Order Uploading Process The Supreme Court has expressed “serious concerns” over certain irregularities in the uploading of a Patna High Court order. On Friday, the apex court directed the Chief Justice of the Patna High Court to thoroughly investigate the matter and take necessary corrective […]
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Article 370 Abrogation: Emphasis on Comprehensive Consultations In the ongoing Supreme Court hearings regarding the abrogation of Article 370, Senior Advocate Rakesh Dwivedi asserted that the decision to abrogate the article was taken after comprehensive consultations, including with Members of Parliament (MPs) from Jammu and Kashmir. The court is currently […]
Supreme Court Mandates Essential Supplies Distribution Amidst Manipur Blockades In light of the ongoing turmoil in Manipur, the Supreme Court has issued directives to both the Central and State Governments of Manipur, emphasizing the urgent need to ensure the distribution of essential supplies, including food and medicines, to those impacted by the violence. The bench, […]
The Supreme Court, on Friday, deliberated on a plea presented by the Meitei Christian Churches Council, Manipur (MCCCM), drawing attention to the widespread destruction of churches amidst the prevailing ethnic tensions in the region. Presiding over the matter, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud directed the petitioner to furnish a copy of the plea to […]
