'Let Governments And Politics Be Out Of It':SC Seeks Centre's Response On Plea For Pending Wages of MNREGA Workers

The Supreme Court on Tuesday required the UOI to file its response on the 2021 plea contending that the pending wages of workers under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MNREGA) are piling up along with negative balances in funds of most of the states The Court required a copy of the application to be made available with the offices of ASG K. M. Nataraj,...

Same Sex Marriage Issue Cannot Be Decided Without Hearing All States And UTs: Centre To Supreme Court

Central government has filed a fresh affidavit in the Supreme Court urging it to make all the State governments and Union Territories party to the petitions seeking recognition of same-sex marriage. Centre says that Concurrent list in the Seventh Schedule to the Indian Constitution includes "marriage". Thus, consultation with all the States is necessary for adjudication of the petitions.Entry...

Same Sex Marriage- Supreme Court Constitution Bench Hearing-DAY-2- LIVE UPDATES

A constitution bench of Supreme Court will continue hearing batch of petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriage in India.On the first day of the hearings in the batch of petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriage in India, the primary arguments raised before the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court pertained to marriage being a way to help assimilate...

Marriage Equality Case | 'Declaration Of Right To Marry Necessary To End Stigma Against LGBTQIA+ Community', Mukul Rohatgi Argues In Supreme Court

On the first day of the hearings in the batch of petitions seeking legal recognition for same-sex marriage in India, the primary arguments raised before the Constitution bench of the Supreme Court pertained to marriage being a way to help assimilate queer individuals in the society better and end stigma against them. The matter was heard by a bench comprising CJI DY Chandrachud, Justice...

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Challenging Centre's 2018 Decision To Increase PG Seats In Government Medical Colleges Alone

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday dismissed a plea challenging the Centre's decision granting one time increase in postgraduate seats for the academic year 2018-2019 in clinical courses (Broad Speciality) under revised teacher's ratio in Government medical colleges alone and not to the private medical colleges.A Bench of Justices BR Bavai and Vikram Nath, during the hearing, said,"Such...

Same Sex Marriage | Will Not Deal With Marriage Equality In Personal Laws Now: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Expresses Disinclination Towards Dealing With Marriage Equality In Personal Laws For Now

Atique Ahmed Murder| NHRC Takes Cognizance, Issues Notices To State DGP, Prayagraj Commissioner Of Police Seeking Detailed Report

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of complaints concerning the killings of Mafia turned politician Atique Ahmed and his brother Ashraf by miscreants in police custody in the Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh on 15th April, 2023.The Commission has issued notices to the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh and the Commissioner of Police, Prayagraj calling...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Permanent Appointment Of Six Additional Judges Of Punjab & Haryana High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium comprising CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Justice K.M. Joseph on Monday recommended the names of six Additional Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court for appointment as Permanent Judges.The following Additional Judges of the Punjab and Haryana High Court have been recommended by the Collegium:(i) Justice Vikas Bahl(ii) Justice...

Bilkis Bano Case | Union & Gujarat Govt Express Reluctance to Share Files on Remission of 11 Life Convicts, Might Seek Review of SC’s Order

The Supreme Court of India was informed on Tuesday that both the union and the Gujarat governments might seek a review of its order directing them to prepare the files on the remission granted to the 11 life convicts in the Bilkis Bano case. A bench of Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna was hearing a batch of petitions challenging the decision of the Gujarat government to...

[Prof GN Saibaba Case] 'Matter Be Remanded To High Court To Decide All Issues Afresh’: Saibaba’s Counsel To Supreme Court

In a plea filed by State of Maharashtra challenging the order of the Bombay High Court whereby it allowed appeals against the conviction and life sentence imposed on DU Professor GN Saibaba and five others under the anti-terror law UAPA, a suggestion was floated before the Supreme Court, on Tuesday. Senior Advocate, Mr. R. Basant appearing on behalf of Saibaba proposed if the matter can...

"Today It Is Bilkis, Tomorrow It Can Be Anybody”: Supreme Court Says Gujarat Govt Should Give Reasons For Releasing Convicts In Bilkis Bano Case

The Supreme Court today inquired from the Gujarat Government about the reasons behind its decision to allow premature release of 11 life convicts in the Bilkis Bano case.The bench comprising Justices KM Joseph and BV Nagarathna said when remission is considered in such heinous crimes affecting the society at large, the power must be exercised keeping in mind public interest.It added that...

Liquor Policy: Delhi Court Reserves Order On Manish Sisodia’s Bail Plea In Money Laundering Case

A Delhi Court on Tuesday reserved its decision on the bail plea moved by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in a money laundering case connected to implementation of the national capital's excise policy of 2021-22.Special judge MK Nagpal of Rouse Avenue Courts will pronounce the order on April 26 at 4 PM.The court earlier heard advocate Zoheb Hossain,...