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Justice Sanjiv Khanna NEXT CJI: A Distinguished Legal Career

17 Oct 2024

On Wednesday, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud initiated the process to appoint his successor by recommending Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the Supreme Court’s senior-most judge, to the Union government. Justice Khanna is poised to take over as CJI upon Chandrachud’s retirement on November 10, 2023, and is expected...

Supreme Court Confirms Constitutional Validity of Citizenship Act 1955

17 Oct 2024

In a significant ruling, the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, affirmed the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act. The decision was reached with a 4:1 majority, with Justice JB Pardiwala dissenting from the ruling. Understanding Section 6A...

Is Indian Justice No Longer Blind To Class, Caste And Creed? Supreme Court Reveals New Justice Symbol

16 Oct 2024

In a significant and symbolic shift, the familiar statue of 'Lady Justice', often seen blindfolded and holding a sword, has been redesigned to reflect India's evolving justice system. This transformation marks a move away from the colonial-era depiction of justice, aligning with the recent overhaul of British-era laws in the...

SC Rules On Benchmark Disability And Eligibility For Courses

15 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the mere existence of a benchmark disability will not disqualify a candidate from being eligible for the course they applied for. This judgment provided relief to a candidate with speech and language disabilities seeking admission to a medical course. Key Highlights of...

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi

15 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition against former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi and, after becoming irked with the petitioner, ordered security personnel to remove him from the courtroom. A bench comprising Justices Bela M. Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma refused to entertain the plea filed by...

SC To States On Delay In Ration Card To Migrants

05 Oct 2024

We have lost our patience, the Supreme Court has said while expressing concern over delay by the states and Union Territories in providing ration card to the migrant workers. A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah granted a final opportunity to the Centre, states and Union Territories (UTs)...

Tirupati Laddu Row: Supreme Court Launches New Investigation; Forms Five-Member Special Investigation Team

04 Oct 2024

In a significant development, the Supreme Court, on Friday, has mandated a renewed inquiry into the ongoing Tirupati laddu issue. The court has established a new five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising officers from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), state police, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of...

SC Criticizes CAQM For Inaction On Air Pollution Measures

03 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court expressed disappointment over the Commission for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) efforts to implement its directions concerning air pollution. "From the affidavit of compliance, we find that no effort is being made by CAQM for implementation of its directions; not a single prosecution has been initiated, and the...

Supreme Court Calls Out States for Inaction on Air Pollution in Delhi

03 Oct 2024

In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court highlighted the lack of proactive measures taken by Punjab and Haryana to address the alarming air pollution levels in Delhi. The court has mandated that both states submit an affidavit explaining their failure to involve the necessary commission in tackling this pressing issue....

SC To Deliver Verdict On Plea Against ‘Caste-Based Discrimination’

02 Oct 2024

The Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on Thursday regarding a plea that alleges certain state prison manuals promote caste-based discrimination. According to the cause list for October 3, available on the Supreme Court's website, a bench consisting of Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justices J.B. Pardiwala and...

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Justice Sanjiv Khanna NEXT CJI: A Distinguished Legal Career

Supreme Court Confirms Constitutional Validity of Citizenship Act 1955

Is Indian Justice No Longer Blind To Class, Caste And Creed? Supreme Court Reveals New Justice Symbol

SC Rules On Benchmark Disability And Eligibility For Courses

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Against Former CJI Ranjan Gogoi

SC To States On Delay In Ration Card To Migrants

Tirupati Laddu Row: Supreme Court Launches New Investigation; Forms Five-Member Special Investigation Team

SC Criticizes CAQM For Inaction On Air Pollution Measures

Supreme Court Calls Out States for Inaction on Air Pollution in Delhi

SC To Deliver Verdict On Plea Against ‘Caste-Based Discrimination’

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