In a stunning courtroom development, the Supreme Court, on December 1, expressed its astonishment when an advocate refused to present arguments before the Allahabad High Court during a criminal appeal. The case revolves around the conviction of the accused under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Seeking relief, the appellants had approached the …
In a decisive move, the Supreme Court has instructed the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) to architect a comprehensive plan for executing the revised Motor Vehicles Act and the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. Rendered by a bench presided over by Justice J K Maheshwari and Justice K V Viswanathan, this directive transpired during proceedings concerning …
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The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh recently dismissed appeals challenging a lower court’s decision on the termination of employees from the Jammu and Kashmir State Forest Corporation (J&K SFC). The case, involving the termination of employees who were initially engaged on a casual basis and later regularized, centered on the adherence to …
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In a recent judgment, the Supreme Court of India has made a significant decision regarding the consolidation of multiple First Information Reports (FIRs) filed in different states. The petitioner, Amanat Ali, sought the consolidation of various FIRs registered against him in Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, and Jharkhand. These FIRs, involving charges of fraud and deception, were …
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In a historic ruling on December 11, the Supreme Court endorsed the Union Government’s 2019 decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution. The court asserted that J&K had no internal sovereignty, and the state government’s consent was not necessary to apply the Indian Constitution. Emphasizing that …
In a landmark ruling on December 11, 2023, the Supreme Court has directed the Union Government to fast-track the reinstatement of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, excluding the Union Territory of Ladakh. The Constitution Bench, presided over by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and …
In a recent landmark decision, the Supreme Court, while upholding the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370, underscored Parliament’s authority to carve out Union Territories from existing states. Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, leading a Constitution Bench, upheld the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act of 2019, which resulted in the …
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In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court has validated the Union Government’s 2019 move to abolish the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370. The constitutional bench, featuring CJI DY Chandrachud, and Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant, delved into the intricacies of the Constitution, particularly the Constitution …
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In a landmark verdict on the Article 370 case, the Supreme Court has unequivocally declared executive notifications insufficient for amending substantive provisions of the Constitution. The court emphasized that amendments must adhere to the prescribed procedure outlined in Article 368, necessitating the passage of an amendment bill in Parliament with the stipulated majority. The Constitution …
In a historic judgment, the Supreme Court of India upheld the constitutional validity of the abrogation of Article 370, which had accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir. This landmark decision, marked by detailed legal scrutiny and interpretation, fundamentally altered the region’s political and legal landscape. The court’s verdict addressed complex constitutional questions, scrutinizing the …
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