Supreme Court Seeks Government Response on Mandatory Age-Checks at Liquor Shops
Supreme Court asks Central and State governments to address plea on enforcing age-verification at liquor shops to curb underage drinking and reduce DUI cases.
CJIs remarks on the Krishna Iyer doctrine were objected to by Justices Nagarathna and Dhulia
It was said that the decision must be read in light of that time's social, cultural, and political background.
Supreme Court Upholds Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Act, Ensures Substantive Equality for Minorities
The Supreme Court upheld the Uttar Pradesh Madarsa Act, promoting educational equality for minorities. The Act regulates Madarsa standards and secures minority rights through positive secularism.
Supreme Court Judge Advocates Judicial Activism on Climate Change Challenges
Supreme Court judge urges courts to adopt innovative interpretations of the law that can meet the challenges climate change throws up. Suggests need for eco-centric approach and recognizing climate change as a fundamental rights issue.
Supreme Court rejects caste based segregation of Prisoners
In a historic decision, the Madras High Court’s earlier order on caste-based prison segregation was overturned by the Supreme Court of India. Journalist Sukanya Shantha of The Wire filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL), which prompted this ruling. In its ruling, the Supreme
Order XII Rule 6 CPC | Judgment Can’t Be Delivered Based On Unclear, Ambiguous & Conditional Admissions: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that judgments cannot be based on unclear or ambiguous admissions under Order XII Rule 6 of the Civil Procedure Code (CPC), particularly when they involve mixed questions of fact and law. The ruling was made in
Supreme Court to Decide Jurisdiction of POCSO Cases Against Assam Rifles Personnel
The Supreme Court is set to review whether Assam Rifles personnel accused of sexual offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO Act) can be prosecuted in courts under the Assam Rifles Act, 2006. The Nagaland government has been
Supreme Court Criticizes Andhra CM for Public Allegations in Tirupati Laddu Controversy
The Supreme Court criticized Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu for making public claims about adulterated ghee in Tirupati laddus before investigation results, raising concerns over political involvement in religious matters.
SC Questioned ED’s Arrest Policy Under PMLA In Kejriwal Plea
Supreme Court on Friday questioned the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) arrest policy as it has so far arrested only 513 people under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) out of 1,142 prosecution complaints filed in various courts.