“The High Court judges are suited to understand local issues” Supreme Court on intervention plea regarding captive elephants in Kerala
Recently, the Supreme Court bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud, observed that high courts are best suited to understand the local issues due to their better knowledge of the particular area. “We don’t know the ramifications of an order we may pass. The
Gujarat Govt. questioned by the SC on the time taken to decide the remission applications
Issue:- A writ petition was filed by a prisoner whereby he sought consideration of his remission application. Analysis:- It was asked by the Supreme Court from the State of Gujarat, to give an explanation for the time span taken to decide the applications
Supreme Court Sets Final Hearing Date for Controversial Electoral Bonds Program After Six-Year Legal Battle
The Supreme Court has set October 31 as the date for the last hearing of cases contesting the contentious Electoral Bonds programme. If the hearing doesn’t end on October 31, it will be heard on November 1. Almost six years have passed since
Presumption and Burden of Proof in Cheque Dishonour Cases: Supreme Court’s Landmark Ruling
Introduction: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India recently reversed the acquittal of an accused in a cheque dishonour case, emphasizing the principles governing the presumption under Section 139 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Justices Aravind Kumar and SVN Bhatti,
Supreme court stays transfer of AFT judge DC Chaudhary: ask chairperson for the explanation
Supreme Court on Monday stayed the transfer of Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) judicial member justice Dharam Chand Chaudhry from the principal bench at Chandigarh to the Kolkata bench of the tribunal. It also sought an explanation from the chairperson of the AFT principal
Supreme Court grants a married woman the right to abort a unintended pregnancy at 26 weeks, citing mental and financial constraints
What is the Issue? In a groundbreaking ruling, the Supreme Court of India gave permission for an unwanted pregnancy to be terminated at 26 weeks of gestation, taking into account a married woman’s mental and financial concerns. This case sparked a debate in
Supreme Court Issues Notice to Baba Ramdev in Allopathy Controversy
Issues: The Supreme Court has taken a significant step in response to a plea filed by yoga guru and Patanjali ambassador, Baba Ramdev, who is facing multiple cases over his critical remarks about allopathic medicine in the context of COVID-19 treatment. The court
Central Government Challenges Pankaj Bansal Ruling, News Click Editors Appeal To Delhi High Court Over UAPA Detention
The Central Government will challenge the recent Supreme Court decision in Pankaj Bansal v. Union of India in a review petition that will be submitted soon. This decision held that the ED must notify the grounds of arrest in writing and that merely
Notification for the appointment of CJ of Manipur will be done for the same: Centre to SC
Issue: – A contempt petition was filed by the advocate association of Bengaluru, whereby they sought a contempt action against the Union Ministry of Law and Justice for not adhering to the timeline for clearing the collegium proposals. It was listed along with
Reservations in temporary appointments too lasting for 45 or more days: Centre to SC
Issue:- A writ petition was filed before the SC which sought the reservation of the sc/st/obc in the temporary jobs It was informed by the central government to the Supreme Court that the reservation for the scheduled tribes, scheduled castes, and other backward
