Supreme court issues notice to SBI; asks to disclose electoral bond numbers as well

Supreme court issues notice to SBI; asks to disclose electoral bond numbers as well

Mar 15, 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday observed that the State Bank of India (SBI) has also to disclose electoral bond numbers along with the other details that have been submitted by it. In the recent development, the supreme court bench of Chief Justice DY

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Supreme Court’s Directive on Contractual Special Teachers: An Analysis

Supreme Court’s Directive on Contractual Special Teachers: An Analysis

Mar 14, 2024

Introduction: In a recent development, the Supreme Court of India has issued directives pertaining to the engagement of special teachers on a contractual basis, emphasizing the need for transparency and regularization of their services. The Court’s intervention follows a judgment rendered on October

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Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Against Law Excluding CJI from Election Commissioner Selection Panel

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge Against Law Excluding CJI from Election Commissioner Selection Panel

Mar 14, 2024

Introduction: The Supreme Court is set to address the challenge to a controversial law that excludes the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the panel responsible for selecting Election Commissioners. Advocates representing the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) brought the matter before the

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SBI submits affidavit stating compliance of supreme court’s order

SBI submits affidavit stating compliance of supreme court’s order

Mar 13, 2024

The State Bank of India (SBI) chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara on Wednesday submitted the affidavit stating that it has furnished the electoral bond details to the Election Commission of India (ECI) as per the supreme court’s order. SBI informed the court that a

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Supreme Court Adjourns Plea on Transfer of Bribery Investigation: A Synopsis

Supreme Court Adjourns Plea on Transfer of Bribery Investigation: A Synopsis

Mar 12, 2024

Introduction: The Supreme Court of India has recently adjourned a plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), seeking the transfer of an investigation regarding bribery allegations against one of its officers from Tamil Nadu State authorities to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

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Kerala HC cautioned by the SC against the use of counselling as it can become a tool to influence sexual orientation

Kerala HC cautioned by the SC against the use of counselling as it can become a tool to influence sexual orientation

Mar 12, 2024

Issue:- The court was hearing the habeas corpus petition that was filed by a 21-year-old woman who had alleged that her parents had detained her lesbian partner illegally. Analysis:- The SC said that it was alleged that the Kerala High Court gave an

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Supreme court rejects SBI’s plea for extension of time to furnish electoral bond details, directs disclosure by march 12

Supreme court rejects SBI’s plea for extension of time to furnish electoral bond details, directs disclosure by march 12

Mar 11, 2024

The Supreme Court recently rejected the plea filed by State bank of india (SBI) urging for the extension of time to furnish the electoral bond details and directed it to disclose the information by tomorrow, i.e. 15 march. The five judge bench consisting,

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Criticising abrogation of Article 370 not an offence: Supreme Court

Criticising abrogation of Article 370 not an offence: Supreme Court

Mar 10, 2024

Recently, the supreme court ruled that criticising the abrogation of article 370 and wishing pakistan on its independence day would not amount to an offence under section 153-A IPC.  The Supreme Court was hearing an appeal filed by Javed Ahmad Hajam, professor at

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Students of open schools recognised by CBSE and State Education Boards eligible for NEET: Supreme court

Students of open schools recognised by CBSE and State Education Boards eligible for NEET: Supreme court

Mar 7, 2024

The Supreme Court recently observed that the students who have done the 10+2 from open school recognised by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and state education boards will be eligible to appear for the common medical college admission examination called National Eligibility-cum-Entrance

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ADR alleges SBI of disobedience, moves to SC for contempt of court action

ADR alleges SBI of disobedience, moves to SC for contempt of court action

Mar 7, 2024

The Association of Democratic Reforms moved to the SC whereby it sought contempt action to be taken against the SBI as it had failed to meet the deadline, which was settled for the disclosure of the details of all electoral bonds. The bench

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