Justice Manmohan, Delhi HC Chief Justice, appointed as SC judge, bringing SC’s strength to 33. Oath scheduled for Dec 4. Recommended by Collegium Nov 28.
Read Full ArticleSC acquits man in 10-yr-old girl’s rape-murder case citing lack of effective legal aid, calling it a violation of Article 21’s fundamental rights guarantee.
SC upholds equality, says refusal to recognize outsourced staff’s work experience violates constitutional principles of social justice and equality.
Rajasthan HC rules adverse police verification cannot deny a passport; highlights independent reasoning by Passport Authority to uphold citizens’ rights.
Mizoram informs Gauhati High Court of steps to establish the State Human Rights Commission, including posts creation and appointments.
HCs can’t set trial timelines routinely while denying bail, as it violates Constitution bench ruling. Bail should be granted for prolonged incarceration: SC
Supreme Court rules that conversion for quota benefits without genuine belief is a fraud on the Constitution, emphasizing the ethos of reservation policy.
PM Modi highlights working within constitutional limits, emphasizes India’s transformation, and honors Constitution’s spirit at 75th anniversary event.
CJI Sanjiv Khanna emphasizes judicial independence, inter-institutional equilibrium, and the judiciary’s efficiency amid staggering case volumes and trust challenges.
SC strikes down elite land allotments: No preferential treatment for judges, MPs, MLAs, journalists, promoting equality and fairness under Article 14 of the Constitution.
Explore the history and significance of India’s 75th Constitution Day, celebrated on November 26, honoring justice, equality, liberty, and democracy.
SC upholds inclusion of “socialist” & “secular” in Preamble, dismissing pleas challenging 1976 amendment made during Emergency, citing judicial reviews.
SC issues notice to Gujarat govt on Asaram’s plea for medical bail in sexual assault case, citing health concerns; decision pending in 3 weeks.
Supreme Court reserves order on challenge to ‘socialist’ & ‘secular’ in Preamble; next hearing scheduled for 25 Nov 2024.
Supreme Court hears Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay’s challenge to 42nd Amendment adding ‘Socialist’ & ‘Secular’ to Preamble, questioning its constitutional validity.
SC declines to entertain PIL seeking inclusion of political parties under POSH Act, directs petitioner to approach Election Commission for appropriate action.
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