The Latest Breaking News from the Supreme Court of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court of India on Sunday noon on the apex court premises. Read further on Dynamite News:

In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has reinforced the Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi) ongoing investigation into the Adani-Hindenburg controversy. The apex court dismissed the need for further probes, emphasizing the adequacy of Sebi's efforts in addressing allegations of accounting fraud and stock manipulation by…

An article published by Newslaundry on December 28, 2023 – titled “The gap he maintained: The dichotomy between CJI Chandrachud’s words and deeds in 2023” – which can, at best, be described as misplaced outrage, has led me to pen my thoughts in response. 

While collective understanding of rights violations may be necessary, the mandate must not have an adverse impact on the overall credibility of the security forces

If mines and minerals are not part of “scheduled offences” and in a case where “proceeds of crime” are non-existent, it is shocking that courts allow investigations to be carried out by the CBI and ED

The Supreme Court last week upheld the abrogation of Article 370, ruling that the president had the power to do so even without recourse to Parliament. It also upheld the downgrading and division of the erstwhile state into two union territories.

Bihar Gov. approves two laws increasing reservations to 75%, sparking debate around permissible limits. Supreme Court has historically maintained 50% limit, but exceptions exist. Gov. will have to prove laws fall within exception & defend motive behind move. Other States have already breached 50% limit. Supreme Court may be urged…

CEAN urges D.C. Aruna to stop construction around Ooty lake & railway station as NGT takes suo moto cognisance of protests against destruction of wetlands. SC directs Collector to protect wetlands & CEAN claims district admin has failed to do so. NGT hearing listed, Collector must issue instructions to stop…

The Supreme Court of India has three jurisdictions under the Constitution: original, appellate, and advisory. The Supreme Court serves as a Constitutional Court as well as a Court of Appeal. The Court sits in benches of varying sizes, as determined by the Registry on the directions of the Chief Justice…

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud said on Sunday that the Supreme Court is constantly working to ensure that legal processes become easier and simplified so that citizens do not languish in jails unnecessarily. Read further on Dynamite News:

Not recognising marriage for same sex couples is discriminatory against them