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SC issues notice on PIL against gender-based differences in Muslim inheritance lawSC issued notice on a PIL challenging gender-based differences in inheritance rights under Muslim Personal Law. A three-judge bench headed ...
‘Judges appointing judges is a myth’: Justice Datta says judiciary has been ‘relegated to playing second fiddle to executive’Supreme Court judge Justice Dipankar Datta has called the description of India’s judicial appointments system as “judges appoint judges” a ...
SC gives split opinions on referring to larger bench pleas against 2023 law appointing CEC, ECsThe Supreme Court of India addressed the constitutional validity of the Chief Election Commissioner Act, 2023. The law excludes the Chief J...
Karnataka forms SIT to crack down on insurance claim fraudsThe move follows an apex court order, which instructed state administrations to set up dedicated mechanisms to fast-track investigations in...
SC requests CJI to explore possibility of permanent 5-judge bench for cases involving constitutional issuesSC has raised concerns about the delay in resolving references to larger benches. Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma highlig...
Expect LS Speaker to take 'expeditious' decision on disqualification of 20 rebel TMC MPs: SCThe Supreme Court has urged Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla to decide “expeditiously” on petitions seeking the disqualification of 20 rebel TMC ...
Delhi HC issues notice on plea alleging gender disparity in Territorial Army officer recruitmentDelhi High Court has issued a notice regarding a Public Interest Litigation filed by Kush Kalra. The petition alleges gender discrimination...
How can BCI regulate law colleges, asks Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court is set to examine the regulatory power of the Bar Council of India over law colleges. The court questioned the expertise ...
'Conscientious objector can't face criminal action for refusing to sing Vande Mataram': Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that people who respectfully refuse to sing one or all stanzas of Vande Mataram on grounds of religio...
SC rejects PIL challenging 2018 amendment to SC/ST Act; declines plea to revisit 2020 judgementThe Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a PIL challenging the constitutional validity of the 2018 amendment to the Scheduled Cas...
Karnataka: Government defends two-stanza Vande Mataram order in High CourtThe Karnataka government defended its decision to restrict Vande Mataram to two stanzas at state events before the High Court, arguing that...
Governor writes to Karnataka CM, wants Vande Mataram truncation order reconsideredKarnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot urged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to revoke a September 8 order limiting Vande Mataram to two sta...
SC seeks Centre's response on Carnatic musician's plea challenging penal protection for Vande MataramThe Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Centre to respond to a plea by Carnatic musician T M Krishna challenging penal provisions linked to ...
SC to set up special bench to hear NHAI plea against direction to build shelters for stray cattleIn a significant move, the Supreme Court plans to convene a special bench to deliberate on the NHAI's challenge against a directive mandati...
Bengaluru team completes double Catalina channel crossing, congratulated by Indian Consul General in LAAn Indian swimming team achieved a historic double crossing of the Catalina Channel. The SwimLife Orcas team completed this demanding open-...
Delhi HC to hear plea on Wednesday seeking stay on DUSU elections over alleged Lyngdoh norm violationsThe Delhi High Court will hear a plea challenging the ongoing DUSU election process. This plea alleges violations of Lyngdoh Committee reco...
Can husband face jail for marital rape? Supreme Court to examine lawMarital Rape Laws in India: The Supreme Court is examining whether the marital rape exception under the IPC and BNS is constitutionally val...