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 […]
Supreme Court Extends Interim Bail for Ex-Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain in Money Laundering Case The Supreme Court has extended the interim bail granted to former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain until September 1, 2023, in connection with a money laundering case. The decision comes after Jain’s legal team cited medical grounds for the extension, emphasizing his […]
Manipur Violence: Supreme Court Transfers CBI Cases to Assam Amidst Concerns In a significant development, the Supreme Court has decided to transfer the trial of CBI cases related to the recent Manipur violence to Assam. This decision comes amidst concerns over the ongoing unrest in Manipur, which has been rife with ethnic clashes and allegations […]
Supreme Court Deliberates on Bilkis Bano Case: A Detailed Overview The Supreme Court, in a recent hearing, delved into the contentious issue surrounding the decision of the Gujarat government to grant remission to the 11 convicts sentenced to life imprisonment for their roles in the 2002 Gujarat communal riots. These convicts were involved in multiple […]
Article 370 Debate: A Deep Dive into the Supreme Court Hearings The Supreme Court has been engrossed in rigorous discussions concerning the Presidential Orders of 2019, which led to the dilution of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. Spearheading the government’s defense were Attorney General (AG) R Venkataramani and Solicitor General (SG) Tushar Mehta. Chief […]
Supreme Court Dismisses Challenges to Bail Granted to Former Andaman and Nicobar Chief Secretary In a recent development, the Supreme Court has dismissed multiple pleas challenging the bail awarded to Jitendra Narain, the former Chief Secretary of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, in connection with a rape case. Narain had been granted bail by the […]
Supreme Court Deliberates on Article 370: An In-depth Analysis The Supreme Court of India, under the leadership of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and accompanied by Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant, has reignited its examination of the contentious abrogation of Article 370. This article once endowed Jammu and […]
Kapil Sibal to Represent BJP’s Subramanian Swamy in Defamation Case Against Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga In a surprising development at the Delhi High Court, it was announced that Senior Advocate and former Congress leader, Kapil Sibal, will be representing Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy. The case in question is a defamation suit filed […]
