Supreme Court

"The executive cannot replace the judiciary in performing its core functions" On November 13, 2024, the Supreme Court of India delivered a significant judgement reinforcing constitutional protections against arbitrary state actions involving property demolitions. This ruling arose from a series of petitions challenging the demolition of properties by state authorities, which were allegedly carried out […]

The Supreme Court has scrutinized the repercussions of interim orders in the admission process and its unintended financial impact on educational institutions in the case where two medical colleges were directed to keep a medical seat vacant by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, but it incurred losses as ultimately the seat remained unfilled. The bench,

The Supreme Court has dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) requesting a Central Bureau Investigation (CBI) into the Tirupati Laddu controversy and advocating for the declaration of Tirupati as a separate State/Union Territory. The bench, comprising Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Vishwanathan, heard the matter filed by Christian Preacher Dr. KA Paul, who appeared

The Supreme Court has affirmed that all High Court judges constitute a homogeneous class of officeholders and, therefore, are entitled to identical service benefits, including pension, without any form of discrimination. The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Dr. DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, was hearing a matter related to the

7-Judge Bench Overturns, with 4:3 ratio, the 1967 Azeez Basha Verdict and recognizes Aligarh Muslim University’s Right to Claim Minority Status In the landmark case concerning the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), a 7-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Sanjiv Khanna Justice JB Pardiwala, Justice

In a transformative judgement, the Supreme Court of India addressed the barriers faced by persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) in the District judiciary recruitment process. The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice, Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra observed that inclusivity in judicial appointments is essential for enhancing the integrity and diversity of the judiciary.

“DYC will truly be missed.” – Tushar Mehta, S.G. On the eve of a legacy’s conclusion, the Supreme Court of India witnessed a rare moment of reverence and reflection as Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud took his seat for the final time. As the ceremonial bench filled with colleagues and well-wishers, tributes poured

SC Justices Nagarathna and Dhulia Disagree on CJI’s “Harsh” Comments, Defend Krishna Iyer’s Legacy in Article 39(b) Interpretation In the recent Supreme Court judgement on the interpretation of Article 39(b), a sharp divide emerged as Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Sudhanshu Dhulia disagreed with Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud’s remarks regarding the judicial legacy of Justice V.R.

The Supreme Court has affirmed that all High Court judges constitute a homogeneous class of officeholders and, therefore, are entitled to identical service benefits, including pension, without any form of discrimination. The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India Dr. DY Chandrachud, Justice JB Pardiwala, and Justice Manoj Misra, was hearing a matter related to the

Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Anticipatory Bail to Father in Pune Porsche Accident Case Involving Minor In a recent decision, the Supreme Court declined anticipatory bail to the father of a minor allegedly involved in the fatal Pune Porsche collision, upholding the Bombay High Court's earlier order. A division bench of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and