Chief Justice DY Chandrachud Proposes Justice Sanjeev Khanna As Successor
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has proposed the appointment of Justice Sanjeev Khanna as the 51st Chief Justice of India.
Supreme Court Supports Constitutional Validity Of Citizenship Act’s Section 6A
The SC upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, amidst a series of petitions questioning its legality.
Supreme Court’s Next Hearing On Controversial Demolitions Around Somnath Delayed By Three Weeks
The petition demands contempt action against the collector and other officials of Gir Somnath for the alleged illegal demolition of various religious sites, including Dargah Mangroli Shah Baba and Idgah
SC Summons Punjab & Haryana Chief Secretaries Over Stubble Burning, Air Quality Violations
The Supreme Court summoned the Chief Secretaries of Punjab and Haryana, reprimanding them for failing to act against stubble burning.
Supreme Court Rules Disabled Candidates Eligible For MBBS Admission
Justice BR Gavai, heading the bench, emphasized that a student with a 45 percent disability should be considered for admission. The court maintained that a candidate's eligibility cannot be solely determined by their disability percentage
Supreme Court Seeks Response On Petition Against Election Freebies
The petition demands that announcements of free schemes made just before elections be classified as bribery. It argues that such actions serve to unduly influence voters
Supreme Court Declines Interim Stay On Punjab Panchayat Elections
The SC declined to issue an interim stay on the ongoing gram panchayat elections, despite rising concerns over alleged irregularities.
Supreme Court Halts Agra Airport Tree Cutting Until Compensatory Afforestation Is Done
The court emphasized that no trees should be cut unless 4,130 saplings are successfully planted and 100 trees relocated, as recommended by the Central Empowered Committee (CEC)
Supreme Court Refuses To Hear New PIL On Bulldozer Action
Supreme Court has declined to entertain a new Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the controversial use of bulldozers in demolition actions.
Supreme Court Declines Petition Against J&K Lt Governor’s Nominations
Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging authority of Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor to nominate five members to Assembly.
