SC Rejects PIL Requesting Separate State Status for Tirupati
The Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) requesting a Central Bureau Investigation (CBI) into the Tirupati Laddu controversy and advocating for the declaration of Tirupati as a separate State/Union Territory. The bench, comprising Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Vishwanathan, heard the matter filed by Christian Preacher Dr. KA Paul, who appeared […]
SC: All High Court Judges entitled to Identical Service Benefits without Discrimination
The Supreme Court has affirmed that all High Court judges constitute a homogeneous class of officeholders and, therefore, are entitled to identical service benefits, including pension, without any form of discrimination. The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Dr. DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, was hearing a matter related to the […]
SC Recognizes AMU’s Right to Claim Minority Status
7-Judge Bench Overturns, with 4:3 ratio, the 1967 Azeez Basha Verdict and recognizes Aligarh Muslim University’s Right to Claim Minority Status In the landmark case concerning the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), a 7-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna Justice JB Pardiwala, Justice […]
SC Issues Inclusive District Judicial Recruitment Guidelines for PwBD Candidates
In a transformative judgement, the Supreme Court of India addressed the barriers faced by persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) in the District judiciary recruitment process. The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice, Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra observed that inclusivity in judicial appointments is essential for enhancing the integrity and diversity of the judiciary. […]
CJI Chandrachud’s Legacy Culminates with ‘Michchhami Dukkadam’
“DYC will truly be missed.” – Tushar Mehta, S.G. On the eve of a legacy’s conclusion, the Supreme Court of India witnessed a rare moment of reverence and reflection as Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud took his seat for the final time. As the ceremonial bench filled with colleagues and well-wishers, tributes poured […]
J.Nagarathna and J.Dhulia Rebuke CJI’s “Harsh” Stand on Krishna Iyer’s Legacy in Interpreting Article 39(b)
SC Justices Nagarathna and Dhulia Disagree on CJI’s “Harsh” Comments, Defend Krishna Iyer’s Legacy in Article 39(b) Interpretation In the recent Supreme Court judgement on the interpretation of Article 39(b), a sharp divide emerged as Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Sudhanshu Dhulia disagreed with Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud’s remarks regarding the judicial legacy of Justice V.R. […]
SC: All High Court Judges Entititled to Identical Service Benefits without Discrimination
The Supreme Court has affirmed that all High Court judges constitute a homogeneous class of officeholders and, therefore, are entitled to identical service benefits, including pension, without any form of discrimination. The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Dr. DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, was hearing a matter related to the […]
SC Upholds Denial of Anticipatory Bail to Father in Pune Porsche Accident Case
Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Anticipatory Bail to Father in Pune Porsche Accident Case Involving Minor In a recent decision, the Supreme Court declined anticipatory bail to the father of a minor allegedly involved in the fatal Pune Porsche collision, upholding the Bombay High Court's earlier order. A division bench of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and […]
Supreme Court to Examine VIP Privileges and Fees in Temples
Petitioners argue that wealth-based discrimination violates rights to equality, dignity, and religious freedom The Supreme Court on October 25, 2024, agreed to review a plea seeking to abolish 'VIP entry charges' and preferential treatment for certain individuals in temples, while thousands of devotees, including senior citizens, women, children, and persons with disabilities, wait for hours. […]
SC Upholds Murder Conviction Observing Accused Has Duty To Offer Explanations When Offence Was Committed Within Privacy Of Their HouseÂ
The Supreme Court upholds the overturning of the Madras High Court's acquittal, convicting a man and his relatives for the murder of his wife, who had become a "stumbling block" in his purported incestuous relationship with his aunt. The Court observed that when the offence was committed in the presence of the accused in the […]