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“Cannot Hold Back Bills”: Supreme Court Delivers Major Setback to Tamil Nadu Governor
By Radha Jha

“Cannot Hold Back Bills”: Supreme Court Delivers Major Setback to Tamil Nadu Governor

In a significant blow to the Tamil Nadu Governor, the Supreme Court has firmly stated that the Governor cannot indefinitely withhold assent to bills passed by the state legislature. The apex court’s observations, made during a recent hearing, underscore the constitutional obligation of the Governor to act on bills within a reasonable timeframe and reinforce

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  • April 10, 2025
“Breakdown of the Rule of Law”: Supreme Court Slams UP Police
By Radha Jha

“Breakdown of the Rule of Law”: Supreme Court Slams UP Police

In a stern and deeply concerning pronouncement, the Supreme Court of India has castigated the Uttar Pradesh (UP) Police, asserting that there has been a “breakdown of the rule of law” within the state’s primary law enforcement agency. This powerful indictment, delivered during a recent hearing, underscores the apex court’s profound apprehe

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  • April 8, 2025
Supreme Court Sets Aside Death Penalty in Child Rape-Murder Case, Citing Illegal Confession and DNA Evidence Lapses
By Radha Jha

Supreme Court Sets Aside Death Penalty in Child Rape-Murder Case, Citing Illegal Confession and DNA Evidence Lapses

The Supreme Court has set aside the death penalty awarded in a child rape-murder case, citing serious concerns about the legality of the confession obtained and lapses in the handling of DNA evidence. The apex court’s decision highlights the critical importance of adhering to proper legal procedures and ensuring the reliability of evidence in cases [&hellip

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  • April 7, 2025
Supreme Court to Examine New Argument in Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Dispute
By Radha Jha

Supreme Court to Examine New Argument in Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Dispute

The long-running dispute over the Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah Masjid in Mathura has taken a new turn, with the Supreme Court agreeing to examine a fresh argument presented by the Hindu side. The Hindu parties are now claiming that the Shahi Idgah structure is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) […]

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  • April 5, 2025
Owaisi Challenges Waqf Amendment Bill in Supreme Court, Alleges it Strips Muslims of Right to Manage Religious Affairs
By Radha Jha

Owaisi Challenges Waqf Amendment Bill in Supreme Court, Alleges it Strips Muslims of Right to Manage Religious Affairs

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief and Member of Parliament, Asaduddin Owaisi, has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf Amendment Bill, 2023. Owaisi argues that the bill significantly encroaches upon the rights of Muslims to manage their own religious affairs, effectively stripping them of their autonomy over Waqf propertie

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  • April 5, 2025
Key Details and Potential Impact of the Waqf Amendment Bill Passed
By Radha Jha

Key Details and Potential Impact of the Waqf Amendment Bill Passed

1. Executive Summary: The Waqf Amendment Bill, 2024, a significant piece of legislation also known as the Unified Waqf Management Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development (UMEED) Bill, was passed by the Lok Sabha on April 2, 2025, following extensive debate. This bill aims to modernize the management of Waqf properties across India by introducing technology-drive

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  • April 2, 2025
Disciplinary Proceedings Can’t Be Initiated Against Quasi-Judicial Officer Merely for Passing Wrong Order: Supreme Court
By Radha Jha

Disciplinary Proceedings Can’t Be Initiated Against Quasi-Judicial Officer Merely for Passing Wrong Order: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has clarified that disciplinary proceedings cannot be initiated against a quasi-judicial officer solely on the grounds of passing a wrong order. The apex court emphasized that errors in judgment, without evidence of mala fide intention or extraneous influence, do not warrant disciplinary action. A bench of the Supreme Court made this observation

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  • April 2, 2025
“Shocks Our Conscience”: Supreme Court Slams UP Body for Demolitions, Orders ₹60 Lakh Relief
By Radha Jha

“Shocks Our Conscience”: Supreme Court Slams UP Body for Demolitions, Orders ₹60 Lakh Relief

The Supreme Court has delivered a scathing rebuke to a Uttar Pradesh (UP) local body for its illegal demolitions of residential properties, and has ordered the body to provide ₹60 lakh in relief to the affected families. The apex court’s intervention underscores its firm stance against arbitrary and unjust actions by state authorities. The case […]

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  • April 2, 2025
Laws Governing the Death Sentence in India
By Radha Jha

Laws Governing the Death Sentence in India

The death penalty is the most severe form of punishment under Indian law, awarded in the rarest of rare cases. It is governed by the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and constitutional provisions. The Supreme Court of India has played a significant role in interpreting these laws. — 1. Indian Penal […]

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  • March 30, 2025