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 […]
The Delhi High Court has raised alarm over an emerging pattern where accused individuals marry their rape victims to evade criminal charges, only to abandon them once the FIR is quashed or bail is secured. Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma stated, “Shockingly, numerous cases have come to light where the accused deceitfully enters into a marriage […]
The Supreme Court collegium has recommended the elevation of Telangana High Court Chief Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Kerala High Court Chief Justice S Venkatanarayana Bhatti to the Supreme Court. This move aims to fill two of the three vacancies left by the recent retirements of Justices KM Joseph, Ajay Rastogi, and V Ramasubramanian. The collegium, […]
The Supreme Court of India has refrained from intervening in a petition challenging the ongoing internet shutdown in Manipur, which has been in effect since May 3, 2023. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud, noted that the Manipur High Court is already seized of the matter and has formed an […]
The Supreme Court Collegium, led by Chief Justice of India D. Y. Chandrachud, has proposed new Chief Justices for seven major High Courts across India. The recommendations, which focus on seniority, regional representation, and the need for more women judges in leadership roles, are for the High Courts of Kerala, Orissa, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Bombay, […]