AMU Minority Status Hearing: Day 6
The SC heard the arguments on the issue of the minority status of the Aligarh Muslim University. The matter is being heard by the 7-judge constitution bench comprised of Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Surya Kant, Justice JB
Ensuring Justice: The Impact of Legal Strikes on the Wheels of Justice
Introduction: The recent observation by the Allahabad High Court on the disruption caused by lawyers’ strikes highlights a critical issue affecting the justice system. Unlike industrial establishments, courts cannot afford prolonged strikes without severe consequences, as they bring justice to a standstill, negatively
INNER RING ROAD SCAM: The Supreme Court upheld the Andhra Pradesh HC order granting anticipatory bail to N. Chandrababu Naidu
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court granting anticipatory bail to the former chief minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu. A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta rejected the plea filed by the Andhra Pradesh government
Late SC judge Justice Fathima M. Beevi, also the first woman to become a judge of the SC , was awarded Padma Bhushan (Posthumously)
Justice M. Fathima Beevi, the first woman to become the judge of the Supreme Court of India, was awarded the Padma Bhushan award, posthumously on Thursday. The third highest civilian award has been given in the field of public affairs. Justice Fathima Beevi,
Shift from ‘Adjournement culture’ to a ‘culture of professionalism’ is needed: CJI DY Chandrachud
CJI DY Chandrachud, while speaking on the inauguration of the year-long diamond jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court, stressed the fact that there is a pressing need to begin the ‘difficult conversation’ on long court vacations, where the lawyers and the judges can
Unlocking Legal Clarity: Delhi High Court Upholds Writ Petition for Revenue Determination Amidst Arbitration Dispute
In a recent development, the Delhi High Court has granted permission for a writ petition, allowing the petitioner to approach the Chief Controlling Revenue Authority to settle the amount payable on an instrument, despite the ongoing arbitration under Section 8 of the A&C
Karnataka High Court Invalidates State’s Decision on Special Prosecutors Under POCSO Act
In a recent development, the Karnataka High Court has nullified the State government’s move to designate regular Public Prosecutors (PPs) as Special Public Prosecutors (SPPs) for courts under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) [Raghavendra YT & Others v.
ASI report on Gyanvapi Mosque to be made public: orders Varanasi court
Varanasi court on 24 January, ordered to make the Archeological Survey of India’s (ASI) report on Gyanvapi mosque to the parties public and supply it to the concerning parties to the dispute. “Both the parties to the suit must be provided copies of
A Law Officer cannot say that he does not endorse law made by the parliament: SC
The SC told the Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, that a government law officer cannot say that he does not stand by the law enacted by the parliament. The constitution bench of Chief Justice of India, Justices Sanjiv Khanna, Surya Kant, JB Pardiwala, Dipankar
Justice PB Varale was sworn in as the 34th Justice, SC working right now at full strength
The SC is at full strength as Justice PB Varale was sworn in as the judge of the Supreme Court of India. CJI DY Chandrachud had administered the oath of office to Justice Varale. Today, Justice Varale sat with the bench comprised of
