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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 …

Supreme Court Rules on Consolidation of FIRs in Multi-State Fraud Case Read More »

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 …

Landmark Verdict: Supreme Court Validates Abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s Special Status Read More »

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 …

Supreme Court Orders Swift Restoration of Jammu & Kashmir Statehood, Mandates Assembly Elections by September 2024 Read More »

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 …

Supreme Court Asserts Parliament’s Authority to Carve Union Territories from States Read More »

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 …

New Perspectives Unveiled: Unraveling the Supreme Court’s Verdict on Article 370 Repeal Read More »

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 …

Supreme Court Affirms Constitutional Rigidity: No Shortcut Amendments Allowed; Article 368 Protocol Imperative Read More »

The U.S. Supreme Court chose not to revisit its earlier decision supporting protective “bubble” zones around abortion clinics, dismissing a challenge brought by a Catholic woman from New York. The woman, Debra Vitagliano, contested a now-repealed Westchester County law that restricted protests and “sidewalk counseling” near abortion clinics following the court’s national abortion rights reversal …

U.S. Supreme Court Defers Decision on Abortion Clinic ‘Bubble’ Zones, Upholding Precedent Read More »

In a decisive move, the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s governing board has appointed Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, a distinguished law firm, to spearhead an independent investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and the prevailing workplace culture within the agency. This revelation was disclosed by the top bank regulator on Monday. Renowned for their …

US FDIC Enlists Legal Eagles Cleary Gottlieb to Probe Workplace Conduct Amidst Controversy Read More »

In a pivotal decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has chosen not to entertain a challenge to Washington state’s prohibition of “conversion therapy” for minors, a therapy aimed at altering sexual orientation or gender identity. The case, initiated by Brian Tingley, a Christian therapist who argued that the 2018 law infringed upon his freedom of speech, …

US Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Washington’s Ban on Conversion Therapy for Minors Read More »