The Supreme Court bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi today highlighted that unlike the summary revision, which allowed just seven identity proofs, the SIR permits eleven—affording flexibility to voters by letting them choose any one of the list. “If they ask for all 11 documents it is anti-voter. But if any one…
In response to legal tensions over the appointment of acting Vice-Chancellors at key state universities in Kerala, the Supreme Court has decided to establish an independent Search Committee to nominate candidates for the roles. The directive comes as part of the petition filed by the Kerala Governor, acting as Chancellor of the APJ Abdul Kalam…
The Supreme Court has taken decisive action to break the ongoing impasse between the Kerala Governor and the state government concerning Vice-Chancellor (VC) appointments at two state universities. A bench led by Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan announced that the Court itself will appoint a five-member Search Committee to ensure regular VC appointments at…
The Supreme Court has taken decisive action against the New Okhla Industrial Development Authority (NOIDA), following serious findings by its Special Investigation Team (SIT). In a significant ruling, the bench—led by Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi—identified multiple systemic flaws within the Authority’s decision-making and mandated extra precautions on future development. The earlier SIT had…
The Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai has indicated that he will closely examine concerns which have been raised about the Supreme Court’s directive to remove stray dogs from Delhi streets and relocate them to shelters. The assurance came in response to a lawyer’s intervention during court proceedings challenging the validity of the August 11…
A public interest litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking strict regulation of what petitioners describe as opaque and exploitative practices in India’s civil aviation sector. The petition, lodged under the Court’s original jurisdiction, targets algorithm-driven dynamic pricing models, reduced baggage allowances, and a range of ancillary charges imposed by private airlines. According…
The Supreme Court summoned Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs)in a landmark decision, directed a comprehensive recount of votes in the Gram Panchayat Sarpanch election at Buana Lakhu village, Panipat, Haryana. In a rare judicial move, the apex court also reversed the declared result after the recount confirmed a different winner. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant,…
In a significant interim ruling, the Supreme Court of India has granted temporary relief to owners of older vehicles in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR). The bench, led by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and comprising Justice K. Vinod Chandran and Justice NV Anjaria, ordered that no coercive steps—such as impounding or penalisation—should…
The Supreme Court of India has stepped in to protect senior journalist and the founding editor Siddharth Varadarajan of “The Wire” from coercive law enforcement action amid controversy over an article published under “Operation Sindoor.” A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi issued a directive restraining the Assam Police from proceeding with any…
The Supreme Court has referred to a five-judge Constitution Bench a pivotal question that could reshape judicial recruitment rules across the country: Can a judicial officer, who has already completed seven years in the Bar, be appointed as a District Judge in a vacancy meant for advocates? The Court will also decide whether eligibility for…