SC has asked Punjab and Haryana to propose a neutral committee to negotiate with protesting farmers at the Shambhu border
The bench of justices Surya Kant and R Mahadevan emphasized the importance of building trust and confidence among farmers for the resolution of farmer’s grievances. Accordingly, SC on 2nd August postponed the hearing of the Shambhu blockade and gave Haryana and Punjab time
Plea for the formation of SITs to inquire the Electoral Bonds dismissed by SC
The SC dismissed the petitions that sought to set up a special investigation team for the investigation of the alleged instances of the quid pro quo arrangements between the corporate and political parties through electoral donations. It was said by the court that
Supreme Court Upholds Renaming of Aurangabad and Osmanabad; Dismisses Challenge Against Maharashtra Government’s Notifications
The Supreme Court dismissed an SLP filed against the Bombay High Court order upholding the Maharashtra government’s notifications changing the names of Aurangabad and Osmanabad cities to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Dharashiv, respectively. The Bench of Justices Hrishikesh Roy and S.V.N Bhatti refused to
Supreme Court Issues Notice on Bibhav Kumar’s Bail Plea in Swati Maliwal Assault Case
The Supreme Court has issued a notice on a plea by Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, challenging the Delhi High Court’s denial of bail in the Swati Maliwal assault case. The order came from a bench comprising
Bombay High Court to Hear PIL Against Maharashtra Government’s Welfare Schemes
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court seeking to quash the Maharashtra Government’s Mukhya Mantri Ladki Bahin Yojana (Chief Minister’s Beloved Sister Scheme) and Mukya Mantri Yuva Karya Prashikshan Yojna (Chief Minister’s Youth Employment Skill Training Scheme).
Writ petitions under Article 227 of the Constitution cannot be used to challenge mutation orders: Uttarakhand High Court
In a recent judgment the Uttarakhand High Court has made it clear that the writ petition under the Article 227 of the Constitution of India cannot be maintainable against mutation proceedings. This ruling also illustrates that mutation orders are of limited practical use
Karnataka HC decided that the father’s natural guardianship rights prevail till special prohibition
Single bench judge Justice Venkatesh Naik T quashed the petition initiated by the wife against her husband for the offense punishable under 361IPC. Where he was charged with kidnapping his minor child from the custody of his wife. As per the complaint, the
Odisha HC Upholds State Judicial Services Exam, Rejects Plea for Cancellation Despite Alleged Flaws
The Odisha High Court has declined a prayer to cancel the 2023 Odisha Judicial Services Preliminary Examination despite allegations of flaws in test. The dissatisfied candidates are now in a state of confusion as this decision does not meet their expectations. This case
No supervisory jurisdiction over NCDRC: Kerala HC
It was held by the Kerala HC that that its supervisory jurisdiction mentioned under article 227 of the Indian constitution, exercisable only over the courts and tribunals that fall within its jurisdiction. An appeal was filed by the petitioner against the judgment of
Jharkhand High Court Grants Interim Bail, Affirms Judicial Vigilance Over Liberty Rights
The Jharkhand High Court has granted interim bail to an accused who was in transit remand following an arrest by the Jharkhand Police in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi presided over the case and determined that releasing the petitioner on interim
