Today, On 29th January, The Supreme Court instructed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish the names of individuals flagged for logical discrepancies during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Tamil Nadu. This order aims to ensure transparency and compliance.
Today, On 28th January, The Supreme Court issued notice on a PIL seeking action against protestors who allegedly defamed Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court. The remarks followed his order to light the Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram Temple.
The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre, the Tamil Nadu government, and other authorities on a petition challenging the ASI’s takeover of the Thirupparankundram temple. The plea also seeks daily lighting of the lamp placed on the ‘deepathoon’ (stone pillar).
Today, On 12th December, The Supreme Court has refused to modify its earlier order suspending the Enquiry Commission probing the Karur stampede case. The Court said the suspension will continue as directed, rejecting calls for reconsideration and stressing judicial consistency and fairness.
The Supreme Court heard pleas on the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision, with lawyers highlighting extreme stress on BLOs, including suicides and FIRs. The Court said States must replace struggling workers and ensure no undue pressure is put on them.
Today, on 20th November, in the Presidential Reference row, As the Supreme Court rules that there can be no deemed assent and no fixed timelines for the Governor or the President on State Bills, it reinforces boundaries and stresses that authorities must act with transparency and restraint.
Today, on 20th November, As the Supreme Court delivers its advisory opinion in the Presidential Reference row, CJI Gavai says the Governor cannot return Bills without giving reasons, stressing that Article 200 demands constitutional balance, transparency and accountability in every decision made.
Tamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court challenging the President’s decision to withhold assent to its 2021 anti-NEET Bill. The State says the refusal is unconstitutional and creates a federal deadlock.
Today, On 13th November, The Supreme Court declined to intervene in Karnataka’s Mekedatu Reservoir Project along the Cauvery river, with a bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai dismissing Tamil Nadu’s appeal, which claimed the project could reduce its allocated share of Cauvery water.
Today, On 11th November, The Supreme Court questioned the poll body’s authority to decide citizenship during the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying “If ECI Has No Power, It Won’t,” while hearing pleas challenging the exercise in Bihar, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
