Supreme Court Permits Withdrawal of Petitions Contesting Constitutionality of UAPA

Student activist Umar Khalid, on Wednesday detained by Delhi Police since September 13, 2020, opted to retract his bail petition and a writ challenging the constitutional validity of certain UAPA provisions, notably Section 43D, which imposes strict bail conditions. The Supreme Court, on Thursday, made a significant decision regarding the contentious Unlawful Activities Prevention Act […]

CJI DY Chandrachud Stands Firm on His Same-Sex Marriage Verdict, Calls It a “Vote of Conscience”

In a recent discussion, Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud reaffirmed his stance on the Supreme Court’s ruling concerning same-sex marriage. He described judgments on Constitutional matters as often being a “vote of conscience.” Also read- Supreme Court Directs End To Queer Discrimination: A Comprehensive Overview (lawchakra.in) The CJI’s comments came during the 3rd […]