The Supreme Court on Monday (6th Jan) declined to hear a petition challenging Ashwani Kumar’s appointment as Administrator of the Delhi Waqf Board. The petitioner argues that Kumar unlawfully occupies the position post the Board’s term expiration in August 2023, and claims conflicts of interest exist due to his previous demolition recommendations of historical Waqf properties.
A writ petition in the Supreme Court requests the removal of “socialism” and “secularism” from India’s Constitution Preamble, arguing they were added unconstitutionally during the 1976 Emergency. The petitioner claims modifications without state ratification distort its authenticity, conflict with contemporary values, and challenge Parliament’s amendment powers, questioning the balance between evolving democratic values and historical intent.
The Ghaziabad Bar Association has filed a writ petition in the Allahabad High Court demanding stronger courtroom safety measures after an alleged confrontation involving the District Magistrate’s security team. The Bar Association argues this misuse of authority endangers lawyers’ safety and courtroom integrity, urging the court to review security protocols and set limits on administrative powers within judicial settings.
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Today, On 27th August, Justice Bharati Dangre of the Bombay High Court has recused herself from hearing the petition filed by former Assistant Police Inspector Sachin Waze. The petition challenges his detention in a corruption case involving allegations against the former Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh. Waze, seeking bail and claiming wrongful detention, also requested release under CrPC Section 167(2).
A writ petition ought not to be entertained if the plea is based on the mere suspicion that a right could be infringed, Supreme Court judge Justice Dipankar Datta said Yesterday (April 26th). He was part of the apex court bench which rejected pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using EVMs with a VVPAT.
Supreme Court: “State’s Writ Petition Deemed Misguided”. Today (February 27), the Supreme Court halted the enforcement and implementation of an interim order from the Madras High Court that had suspended the summonses sent to district collectors in Tamil Nadu regarding alleged illegal sand mining-money laundering cases.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court declined a mother’s plea for custody of her 8-year-old daughter, citing the child’s capability to make an informed choice. Despite the mother’s legal right as the natural guardian, the court considered the child’s strong attachment to her current guardians, ultimately ruling in their favor. The court allowed daily visits for the mother but maintained custody with the second husband and his family.