Supreme Court Inclined to Quash Money Laundering Case in Chhattisgarh Liquor Policy Scam
Introduction: In a recent development, the Supreme Court has expressed a leaning towards quashing a money laundering case related to the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor policy scam. The case involves several accused, including IAS officer Atul Tuteja and his son Yash Tuteja. The court’s
Tamil Nadu Takes Case to Supreme Court, Claims Center Withholding ₹37k Crore for Flood Relief
The Supreme Court has been approached by the Tamil Nadu government, whereby it has alleged that the central government has not been releasing the funds regarding the damages caused by the natural calamities. An original suit has been filed by the TN government
Supreme Court Directs States/UTs: Retain Previous Panel of Advocates for Six Weeks Post-Government Change to Prevent Adjournments
It has been expressed by the S.C. that how the panel of advocates in the states and the union territories has changed the shifting in the political power. The court said that this often leads to adjournment of the matters. The court also
Supreme Court Rebukes Government and Patanjali Over False COVID-19 Cure Claims
The Indian Supreme Court has criticised the government for not taking legal action against Patanjali Ayurved, a company that continues to make false claims in advertisements that its product can cure COVID-19. Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah questioned the Centre’s lack of
Supreme Court Notice on Kerala High Court’s Recognition of Muslim Women’s Right to Khula
Introduction: The Supreme Court recently issued notice on a petition challenging a Kerala High Court judgment that affirmed Muslim women’s unconditional right to seek khula, a form of divorce under Muslim personal law. The petition, filed by Kerala Muslim Jamaat and a private
Supreme Court Refers Kerala vs. Union of India Finance Dispute to Constitution Bench
Introduction: In a recent development, the Supreme Court has taken a significant step in the ongoing dispute between the State of Kerala and the Central government regarding financial autonomy. The court, comprising Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan, has referred the matter to
Supreme court refuses to grant bail to police official accused of custodial death
Recently, the Supreme Court declined the bail of the police official accused of custodial death and held that a stricter approach would be adopted in the cases of custodial torture involving police officials. The bench comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and Sanjay Kumar observed,
Governors must perform as per the Constitution: Supreme Court Justice BV Nagarathna.
Justice B V Nagarathna was speaking at the introductory session of the courts and constitution conference that was organized by the NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad. She expressed she doesn’t have a good view of the state governors being involved in the litigation
Supreme Court Orders comprehensive examination of Mines in Karnataka Districts to Address Environmental Concerns
The Supreme Court has ordered the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests in Karnataka to conduct a comprehensive examination and survey of Category A/B/C mines in Bellary, Chitradurga, and Tumkur, including mines for which rehabilitation and reclamation (R&R) plans have not been submitted or
Supreme Court Declines Stay on Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023
Introduction: The Supreme Court has issued a detailed order regarding a batch of pleas seeking a stay on the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023. This act removes the Chief Justice of India from the panel responsible for appointing election
