Retired Tamil Nadu Judge Challenges Adverse Comments in Disproportionate Assets Case
A retired Sessions Judge from Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court, expressing her discontent over unfavorable remarks made by a Madras High Court judge regarding her acquittal of State Minister K Ponmudi and his wife in a disproportionate assets case. The petitioner,
CJI DY Chandrachud urges lawyers to seek adjournments only when necessary
On 3rd November 2023, CJI DY Chandrachud highlighted the irony that lawyers are seeking adjournment for the issues that were initially listed for urgent hearings. He requested that unless it is extremely necessary, the lawyers should not seek adjournment of the issue. CJI
Failure to Safeguard Queer Couples Despite Acknowledging Discrimination: A Review Petition Against Supreme Court’s Verdict
Issue: A review petition has been filed challenging the Supreme Court’s refusal to legalize same-sex marriages. Facts of the Case: The Supreme Court has been petitioned to revisit its decision in Supriyo v. Union of India, which rejected to authorize same-sex marriages. The
Supreme court upheld the conviction of a man accused of his wife’s murder: says exception 4 to the offence does not apply if the accused takes undue advantage of the situation.
Recently, the Supreme Court upheld the conviction of a man accused of the murder of his wife and observed that exception 4 of section 300 IPC will not apply in cases where the accused has taken undue advantage of the situation. In the
Supreme Court to Deliberate on Transgender Women’s Eligibility to Invoke
Issue: Is it possible for a transgender woman who underwent sex reassignment surgery to be classified as an “aggrieved person” within the Domestic Violence Act of 2005 and to seek interim support in a domestic violence case? Facts of the Case:The Appellant wedded
Electoral Bond Case Hearing:- Day 2
The case is currently being considered by a panel of judges, with Chief Justice DY Chandrachud presiding, and Justices Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra also part of the bench. Advocate Prashant Bhushan, representing the Association for Democratic Reform, began
Supreme Court Rejects Dalit Panther’s Challenge to Electoral Bonds, Advises Filing a Comprehensive Petition
The Supreme Court of India has refused to entertain an intervention application filed by the ‘Dalit Panthers’ party challenging the Electoral Bonds scheme as discriminatory for not allowing parties with small votes to accept the bonds. The Constitution Bench, comprising Chief Justice of
Supreme Court Rejects Appeals of Ex-Servicemen Seeking Village Development Officer Appointments in Uttar Pradesh
The Supreme Court rejected the pleas of three appellants seeking appointments to the Uttar Pradesh State Service as village development officers. After being released from the Armed Forces in 2016, the appellants applied for the village development officer positions advertised by the UP
NCLAT Member Resigns After Supreme Court Contempt Notice: A Closer Look
Introduction: The resignation of Mr. Rakesh Kumar, a judicial member of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), in the aftermath of a Supreme Court contempt notice has stirred legal circles. This article delves into the details of the case, examining the events
