Supreme Court's Tryst With Politicians' Bail In 2024
Among the many bail pleas the Supreme Court of India was called on to decide during 2024, a few were preferred by political leaders. These included - Aam Aadmi Party leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and Sanjay Singh; BRS leader K Kavitha; former Tamil Nadu minister (and MLA) V Senthil Balaji; Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren; UP MLA Abbas Ansari; and former West Bengal Education Minister...Read more
Supreme Court To Have 3 CJIs & 7 Retirements In 2025
In 2025, the Supreme Court will be functioning under three Chief Justices and witness a wave of retirements- a total of seven. The incumbent Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, is set to demit office on May 13, 2025. The next in line to be the CJI is Read more
Emerging Threat For “Original” Lists Of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes Published Under Article 341 Of Constitution
The issue of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) inclusion in India has long been a contentious and delicate matter, rooted in the complex interplay of history, politics, and constitutional safeguards. As enshrined in Articles 341 and 342 of the Indian Constitution, the sanctity of these lists is intended to protect the rights of communities that have been...Read more
Punjab & Haryana HC Rejects Protection Plea Of Live-In Couple Where One Of Them Was Married With Kids, Says It Would "Promote Bigamy"
The Punjab & Haryana High Court has refused to grant protection to a live-in couple–wherein one of them was already married and had children, observing that allowing the plea in this instance will encourage the wrong doer and promote bigamy, violating the rights of the spouse and children of one of the petitioner's. Read more
Kerala High Court Directs 'Mridanga Vision' Proprietor's Surrender In Connection With Event Where MLA Uma Thomas Was Injured
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (December 31) directed the sole proprietor of Mridanga Vision, Nigoshkumar M to surrender before the investigation officer on January 2 (Thursday), while disposing of his anticipatory bail plea moved over the accident caused to Thrikkakara MLA Uma Thomas. Read more.