Right to property under article 300 A is also available to the non-citizens: SC
The bench comprised of Justice B V Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan had observed the same while they were deciding that the enemy property under the Enemy Property Act 1968 is not exempted from the municipal laws as the same is not vested
Supreme court: mere delay in complying with the court’s order doesn’t amount to contempt unless deliberate
Supreme Court recently held that a mere delay in complying with the court’s order does not amount to contempt of court unless it is done deliberately. “We are of the view that mere delay in complying with the order, unless there is a
Victory for Gender Equality: Supreme Court Condemns Discriminatory Policies Against Women in Military Nursing Services
In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court denounced the termination of a female nursing officer from the Military Nursing Service due to her marriage, labeling it as a glaring instance of gender bias and inequality. The bench, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar
Sandeshkhali protest row: Supreme Court stays Lok Sabha Privilege committee proceedings against West Bengal officials, initiated over complaint by BJP MP Majumdar
Supreme court on Monday has stayed the Lok Sabha Privilege Committee proceedings against the Chief Secretary, Director General of Police and three other officials of the State of West Bengal initiated on the complaint of BJP MP Sukanta Majumdar. Mr Majumdar has alleged
Supreme Court Halts Legal Action Against Karnataka CM Over Protest
In a significant development, the Supreme Court intervened on Monday, February 19, suspending legal proceedings in a criminal case involving Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The case stemmed from a protest march he led in 2022, demanding the resignation of then Rural Development and
Supreme Court Strikes Down Electoral Bond Scheme, Upholding Voter’s Right to Information
Issues: On February 15, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment, declaring the electoral bond scheme unconstitutional. The scheme, which allowed anonymous contributions to political parties, was challenged by various petitioners, including the Association for Democratic Reforms and the Communist Party of India
Legal Guardianship and Habeas Corpus: Supreme Court’s Ruling
Issues: The recent ruling by the Supreme Court addressed the legal complexities surrounding guardianship and habeas corpus petitions. The case involved a woman seeking the production of her younger sister, alleging illegal detention by another sister and her husband. Central to the case
Sentence for not disclosing the name of the manufacturer set aside by SC
Background:- While an inspection was being carried out by the drug inspector it was discovered that the doctor in question had the possession of 29 types of allopathic medicines without the proper paperwork and the information regarding the same could not be further
SC holds that the appointment of the deputy chief ministers was not unconstitutional
On Monday, the SC dismissed the PIL which was filed whereby it was challenged that the appointment of the deputy chief ministers in various states has been violative of article 14. It was said by the court that the deputy chief ministers are
Delay in Trial, not a ground for bail in grave offenses under UAPA: Supreme Court
Background: – An appeal had been filed by Gurwinder Singh, who is alleged to be a member of a proscribed terrorist group which also includes Canada-based, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. The bail had been sought by Singh, earlier from the special NIA court and
