The Supreme Court has given a clear and important interpretation of the Governor’s powers under Article 200 of the Constitution. In its opinion on the Presidential Reference, the Court said a Governor cannot block legislation by refusing to act on Read more…
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The Supreme Court has ruled that when the compensation for acquired land is decided through a negotiated agreement, that agreement is final and binding. Landowners cannot later turn to other legal provisions to claim extra money. This decision came in Read more…
The Delhi Police told the Supreme Court on Friday that the trial in the Delhi riots “larger conspiracy” case can be completed within two years, but only if the accused cooperate. Additional Solicitor General SV Raju made the statement before Read more…
The Supreme Court has reiterated that a writ petition under Article 226 cannot be used when a proper and effective alternate statutory remedy is available before the High Court. The ruling came from a bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Read more…
The Supreme Court has issued an important ruling on the conservation of the Aravali Hills, directing the Union government to create a full-scale scientific plan to regulate mining across the entire range. The Court said the Aravalis, which stretch across Read more…
The Supreme Court of India has issued a landmark ruling that settles a long-standing question about how limitation periods are calculated for appeals filed against Environmental Clearances (ECs) before the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The judgment, delivered on November 19, Read more…
The Supreme Court has removed an adverse observation made earlier against Professor Nirmal Kanti Chakrabarti, the former Vice-Chancellor of the West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS). The Court held that remarks that cast a stigma on a person Read more…
Justice Surya Kant takes charge as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, carrying forward a legal career shaped by four decades of work, a deep rural upbringing, and a steady commitment to rights and dignity. Raised in Petwar village in Read more…
The Supreme Court has published a detailed list of all judicial appointments recommended by the Supreme Court Collegium during the tenure of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, who steps down on November 23. This report follows the transparency practice Read more…
The Supreme Court has given temporary relief to judicial officers in Madhya Pradesh by increasing their retirement age from 60 to 61. The order was passed on Thursday by a bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, along with Justice Read more…