Rajasthan Political Crisis : HC Hearing On Sachin Pilot Camp's Plea [Live Updates]

Rajasthan High Court is hearing the petition filed by Sachin Pilot led rebel congress MLAs against speakers disqualification notice. Follow the live updates...

'Decision To Demolish Secretariat Not Open To Judicial Review' : SC Dismisses Plea Against Telangana HC Order

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a special leave petition filed by senior Congress Leader T. Jeevan Reddy challenging the June 29 judgment of Telangana High Court dismissing a plea filed against the decision of the State of Telangana to demolish the existing buildings of the Secretariat and to construct a new building. A Bench comprising of Justices Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul and MR...

'How Can Centre Pay Them? How Can Bar Council Take It Up?' : SC Refuses To Entertain Advocate Clerks' Plea For Monetary Aid

SC Refuses To Entertain Bar Clerk's Association Plea Seeking Rs. 15,000 as Monthly Compensation

SC Refuses To Entertain PIL Seeking 'One Nation, One Education Board' Scheme With Common Syllabus Across Country [Read Order]

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a petition which sought a uniform education system across the country for children aged between 6-14 years. The Bench headed by Justice DY Chandrachud declined to admit the plea which suggested merging ICSE and CBSE, to enable a "One Nation One Education Board" with a common syllabus and curriculum. Since the plea fell within the...

Privy Purse Abolition And Padmanabha Swamy Temple Judgment

The Supreme Court, in Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple case, has dealt with the effect of the Constitution (Twenty Sixth Amendment) Act, 1971 - which abolished privy purses- on the term 'Ruler of Travancore' in proviso to Section 18(2) of TCHRI Act. The court held that the constitutional abolition, did not in any way impact or affect the administration of the Temple, Sri Pandaravaga properties...

Audio Video Recording Of Examination of Witnesses By Police U/S 161CrPC And Installation Of CCTV Cameras In Police Stations: SC Issues Notice To Home Ministry [Read Order]

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a petition seeking implementation of audio-video recording of witness statements recorded by a Police officer under Section 161 CrPC. A bench comprised by Justice RF Nariman, Justice Navin Sinha and Justice BR Gavai has issued notice to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The bench said that it is important to "follow up" on...

CJI Says It's A Dichotomy To Allow Killing Animals For Consumption While Not Allowing Killing Of Animals For Offering To Deity And Then Consuming

The Supreme Court on Thursday notice in a special leave petition filed against a judgment of the the Kerala High Court upholding the Constitutional validity of the Kerala Animals and Bird Sacrifices Prohibition Act, 1968. A Bench comprising of Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, and Justices R. Subhash Reddy and AS Bopanna heard the matter and issued notice in the same, with the CJI...

Rajasthan HC Adjourns Hearing As Sachin Pilot, Rebel MLAs Seek Time To Amend Petition To Challenge Constitutionality Of Some Provisions

The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing on the petition filed by Sachin Pilot and 18 other rebel congress MLAs, after Senior Advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the petitioners, sought adjournment to file an amendment application to challenge constitutionality of some provisions.Senior Advocate Salve also sought that the matter be heard by a division bench.Accordingly,...

NGT Has Power To Issue General Directions For Future Guidance To Prevent Injury To Environment: SC [Read Judgment]

NGT's jurisdiction is remedial and not restitutionary, held the bench.

SC Issues Notice In Plea Seeking Guidelines For Time-Bound Disposal Of Clemency & Mercy Petitions

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice in a plea seeking directions for issuance of guidelines via-à-vis disposal of clemency/mercy writ petitions and resultant execution of death sentence in a time bound manner.Notice was issued by a bench of Chief Justice SA Bobde, R. Subhash Reddy & AS Bopanna in the petition filed by Advocate Dr. Subhash Vijayran, highlighting the irregularities...

'Covid Cases Have Exploded Despite Draconian Orders Passed By the Center': CPIL Seeks SC's Direction For Preparation Of A National Relief Plan

The Centre for Public Interest Litigation (CPIL) has filed a rejoinder application before the Supreme Court, defending its plea for implementation of a 'National Plan' for combating the crisis created by the Covid-19 pandemic.The matter is listed for hearing tomorrow before the bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, SK Kaul and MR Shah. National Relief Plan The application, filed...

'No Intention To Leave Congress Party Expressed' : Sachin Pilot & Rebel MLAs Move Rajasthan HC Against Speaker's Disqualification Notices

Rebel Congress leader Sachin Pilot, along with 18 other MLAs, have moved the Rajasthan High Court challenging the disqualification notices issued by the Speaker of Rajashan Assembly.The petition, which was listed before a bench comprising Justice Satish Kumar Sharma today at 3 PM, was adjourned after Senior Advocate Harish Salve, appearing for the petitioners, sought adjournment to amend...