Supreme Court Declines Stay on Chief Election Commissioner Selection Process
Introduction: The Supreme Court has issued an order regarding the 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 selection panel appointing election commissioners. The
The Delhi Court has ordered Arvind Kejriwal to be held in ED custody until March 28 in connection with the Excise Policy case
A Delhi court had remanded Delhi CM and AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal to ED’s custody, till 28th March. The remand was passed by the Rouse Avenue court’s special judge, Kaveri Baweja after she heard the detailed submission by the ED. The ED had
SBI submits complete electoral bond details along with unique bond numbers
State Bank of India submit the complete information on electoral bonds along with the unique bond numbers to election commission of india. On March 13, SBI submitted a compliance affidavit disclosing the details of electoral bonds. Further, court issued notice on 18 march
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Allahabad High Court: The state lacks the authority to establish a board for religious education
Issue: The recent ruling on the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004 by the Allahabad High Court raises important concerns over the State’s ability to create educational boards that are exclusively based on religious connection, which goes against secularism’s tenets. Facts:
The Madrasa Education Act of UP Board is invalidated by the Allahabad High Court
Issue: The Uttar Pradesh Board of Madrasa Education Act, 2004 is declared unconstitutional by the Allahabad High Court, igniting a controversy about the management of madrasas and other minority educational institutions. Facts: Arguments: Reasoning of Judgment: The court’s ruling is probably going to
Six years on, Delhi High Court accepts CBI’s appeal against A Raja and others’ acquittal in 2G spectrum case
On Friday, the Delhi High Court accepted the appeal submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding the exoneration of A Raja, K Kanimozhi, and 15 other prominent figures, including politicians, businessmen, and bureaucrats, in the 2G spectrum allocation cases. Justice Dinesh
Supreme Court Declines Stay on CEC Act: Ensures Continuity Ahead of Elections
Introduction: The Supreme Court of India, in a recent ruling, refused to grant a stay on The Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023 (CEC Act). This Act, which governs the appointment process
Karnataka High Court Upholds Stringent Criteria for Referring Spouse to Psychiatrists in Divorce Cases
Introduction: In a recent ruling, the Karnataka High Court emphasized the necessity of substantial evidence before considering an application to subject a spouse to psychiatric evaluation in divorce proceedings. The judgment, delivered by Justice M Nagaprasanna, dismissed a husband’s petition challenging the family
Supreme Court to Review Stay Applications on Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 and Rules 2024
Introduction: The Supreme Court is set to deliberate on applications requesting a stay on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 and the Citizenship Amendment Rules 2024. These applications come amidst a flurry of legal challenges against the controversial legislation. A bench comprising Chief
