Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Welcomes SC Judgment Upholding Minority Status Of AMU
The Court overruled the 1967 judgment in S. Azeez Basha vs. Union of India, which had denied minority status to institutions created by statute
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s Farewell: Tributes And Reflections On Distinguished Tenure
Attorney General R Venkataramani humorously recalled a conference in Brazil where participants danced to close the event. He suggested that a similar farewell dance would be in order for the retiring CJI
SC To Investigate Audio Tape Alleging Manipur CM Instigated Violence
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta opposed Bhushan’s claims. He argued that Bhushan should first approach the High Court. Chief Justice Chandrachud responded firmly, saying, “We do not appreciate any attempt to suppress things
SC Cancels Bail For Rajasthan Ex-MLA Giriraj Singh Malinga, Orders Surrender
Malinga allegedly assaulted an assistant engineer, leading to his arrest in May 2022 by CID-CB. Five other accused were also arrested. The Rajasthan High Court granted Malinga bail on May 17, 2022, noting his judicial cooperation
Supreme Court Rejects Petition For CBI Probe Into Tirupati Laddu Controversy
The court, while dismissing the petition, emphasized that issuing separate arrangements for temples and religious institutions would set a complex precedent
SC Issues Notice To Centre, States On Demand To Include Ayurveda And Naturopathy In Ayushman Bharat Scheme
The court directed responses and set the hearing for three weeks from now. The petition, filed by BJP leader and advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, claims Ayushman Bharat currently focuses only on allopathic facilities
Supreme Court Overturns 1967 Ruling; Calls For Fresh Examination Of AMU’s Minority Status
The SC overturned its 1967 ruling in the S Azeez Basha v Union of India case, which had denied AMU minority status as a Central university.
Delhi HC Lifts 36-Year Ban On Import Of Salman Rushdie’s The Satanic Verses Due To Missing Notification
The court ruled that the 1988 Customs notification banning the book’s import cannot be upheld, as authorities failed to produce a copy of it
Polluted Drain From Haryana Blamed For Fish Deaths In Yamuna, DPCC Tells NGT
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) reported to the National Green Tribunal (NGT) that a heavily polluted drain from Haryana, which flows into the Yamuna river, caused the death of hundreds of fish near Burari
Delhi High Court Sentences Lawyer To Four Months For Criminal Contempt
The lawyer was found guilty of making offensive remarks about judges and filing numerous baseless complaints against them and police officers
