News Update Supreme Court Quashes Arbitrary Land Allotment by Maharashtra Government to Medinova Regal Society 13 Dec 202413 Dec 2024 The Supreme Court on December 12 set aside the allotment of land by the Maharashtra Government to the Medinova Regal Co-operative Housing Society (MRCHS), which was designated to provide housing…
News Update Supreme Court Hears Plea Challenging Internet Shutdowns During Exams 13 Dec 2024 On December 10, the Supreme Court heard a writ petition filed by the Software Freedom Law Center (SFLC), which sought regulation of internet shutdowns imposed during examinations to prevent cheating.…
News Update Supreme Court Refers Conflict in Hindu Succession Act to Larger Bench 11 Dec 2024 On December 9, the Supreme Court addressed the inconsistencies surrounding Sections 14(1) and 14(2) of the Hindu Succession Act, 1956 (HSA), which determine the property rights of Hindu women. A…
News Update Supreme Court Dismisses Union of India’s Challenge in Gurjinder Pal Singh’s Compulsory Retirement Case 11 Dec 2024 Today, the Supreme Court upheld the Delhi High Court's decision affirming the Central Administrative Tribunal's (CAT) order that set aside the compulsory retirement of Chhattisgarh IPS officer Gurjinder Pal Singh.…
News Update CJAR Demands Action Against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav Over Communal Remarks 11 Dec 2024 The Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms (CJAR) has written to Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna urging the constitution of an “in-house enquiry” against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of…
News Update Review Petition Filed Against SC’s Refusal to Revisit VP Shantha Judgment 11 Dec 2024 A review petition has been filed challenging the Supreme Court’s November 7 decision that declined to reconsider the 1995 landmark judgment in Indian Medical Association v. VP Shantha. This judgment…
News Update Supreme Court Grants Relief to Female Army Officer, Emphasizes Extension of Benefits to Non-Litigants 11 Dec 202411 Dec 2024 In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court directed that a female army officer, Lt. Col. Suprita Chandel, be granted a permanent commission in the Army Dental Corps, despite her not…
News Update Supreme Court: Deputation Service with Gap Cannot Be Counted as Regular Service for Promotion 10 Dec 2024 On December 9, the Supreme Court ruled that an unbroken deputation service is essential to qualify for promotion under specific service rules. A bench of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice…
News Update Supreme Court: Inordinate Delays in Death Penalty Execution Violate Article 21 10 Dec 2024 On December 9, the Supreme Court held that prolonged delays in executing death sentences dehumanize convicts and, when caused by factors beyond their control, necessitate commutation to life imprisonment. The…
News Update Supreme Court Criticizes Delhi Government for Lack of Progress on Enhancing Green Cover 10 Dec 2024 On December 9, the Supreme Court expressed dissatisfaction with the Delhi government's failure to take meaningful steps to increase green cover in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi. A…
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