Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh filed a petition in the Supreme Court today (December 13, 2019) challenging the validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 alleging that it violates the fundamental right to equality (mentioned in Article 14 of the Constitution of India) by not granting the opportunity for obtaining citizenship to persecuted Muslims from neighboring countries.
Patiala House Court orders Bikaner House attachment in a Rs 50L dispute, while Himachal Bhawan faces auction over a Rs 150Cr hydropower recovery case.
21 November, 2024 12:19 PM
Consensual relationship or breakup can’t be termed criminal: SC quashes 2019 FIR, stating consensual relations don’t warrant prosecution for rape or intimidation.
21 November, 2024 12:25 PM
SC directs President to decide death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana’s mercy plea in 2 weeks, warns of intervention if delay persists. Hearing on Dec 5.
18 November, 2024 01:11 PM
SC mandates High Courts to verify the genuineness of settlements in serious offences like rape before quashing cases, ensuring justice and transparency.
18 November, 2024 01:49 PM
Supreme Court enforces GRAP-4 measures in Delhi-NCR as air quality worsens, mandates strict action on pollution and stubble burning for immediate relief.
19 November, 2024 10:26 AM
CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses from Delhi Ridge tree felling case citing prior involvement; Supreme Court seeks updates on restoration and monitoring measures.
19 November, 2024 10:58 AM
