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
Madras HC Demands Action on Alleged Misappropriation of Housing Funds, Orders TN Govt. to Submit Probe Status Report
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to file a status report on a probe into allegations of misappropriation of funds for housing under the Central government’s Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY-G) and the State’s Chief Minister’s Solar Powered Green
Allahabad High Court Rules on Maintenance of Complaints Under Section 498-A IPC and Dowry Prohibition Act
Introduction: The Allahabad High Court recently rendered a significant judgment regarding the maintainability of complaints under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, particularly concerning second marriages. The court’s ruling, which arose from a plea challenging
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
Arvind Kejriwal sent to judicial custody by Delhi court till 15th April
A Delhi court has sent the Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody, till 15th April concerning the Delhi excise policy case. The direction was passed by the special Rousse Avenue Court special judge, Kaveri Baweja An
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,
Income Tax Department Delays Coercive Action Against INC Amidst Lok Sabha Election Concerns
The Income Tax Department in India has agreed not to take coercive action against the Indian National Congress (INC) over an income tax demand of around Rs 3500 crores until July 2024 due to the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The Department, represented by
