Tag: SUPREME COURT
Supreme Court Announces Rs 50 Lakh Compensation for Bilkis Banu
GUJARAT/After a prolonged period of wait, the Supreme Court has finally ordered a monetary compensation for Bilkis Banu.
CJI Ranjan Gogoi Alleged of Sexual Misconduct and the Need for Restoring the Sanctity...
CJI Ranjan Gogoi had been accused of sexual misconduct by a former assistant at the Supreme Court. The unfolding of the case will determine the sanctity of Indian judiciary.
Activists, Writers Unite Against Erosion of Judiciary in CJI Ranjan Gogoi Case
Several activists, academics and writers have issued a joint statement against the apparent erosion of the judiciary in light of the allegations of sexual misconduct levied on CJI Ranjan Gogoi.
The Court Orders All Political Parties to Submit Fund Details Before May 30th
Supreme Court orders to give the details of the fund received by political parties through electoral bonds.
Supreme Court to Send Ram- Janmabhoomi- Babri Masjid Title Dispute Case for Mediation
The Supreme Court has ordered mediation on the Ram Janmabhoomi - Babri Masjid title dispute case. While the Hindu Mahasabha is opposed to the prospect; the Sunni Waqf Board is open to it.
NDA Alleges Rafale Documents Stolen by Civil Servants, Hearing Adjourned in Supreme Court
Politicization of the Rafale Deal has been going on for a long time now as the ruling and the Opposition parties engage in a mutual game of blaming. As the NDA alleges the Opposition of stealing important documents in relation to the deal, the final take of the Supreme Court remains to be delivered.
Arvind Kejriwal Labels SC’s Verdict on Delhi Unconstitutional
In a stand-off with the Centre over autonomy and statehood for Delhi, CM Arvind Kejriwal faces disappointment as SC’s latest judgement is in favour of the Centre and L-G.
Petitions Challenge Compulsory Hindu Prayers across Kendriya Vidyalayas
Petitioners have gone to the Supreme Court challenging the act of making Hindi and Sanskrit prayers compulsory in Kendriya Vidyalas across the nation and they see it as against the Constitutional rights of the minorities and non-believers.
Jallikattu: Thinking Beyond a Cultural Right
Jallikattu is a traditional customary practice of Tamil Nadu where participants compete to tame and calm down a fierce bull often injuring either the bull itself or many among the audience. Should such a ritual continue to exist despite its inherent brutalities or can we rethink custom and tradition in more humanitarian terms?
Mayank Singh
Controversial SC Collegium is Under Scrutiny over Appointment of Judges
The recent unfolding of the appointment of two new judges in the Supreme Court by superseding the seniority of several other judges has brought the SC collegium under public scrutiny.