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Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul stated that the Supreme Court is under intense scrutiny on a daily basis while emphasizing that functioning of the Apex court was always influenced by the dynamics of contemporary political forces, dominant economic realities and landmark social events.
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The phenomenon of ‘Truth Decay’, i.e., the proliferation of misinformation and devaluation of truth, would spread into court proceedings and attack the justice system by, inter alia, diminishing the legitimacy of judgments and judges, and eroding public confidence in the institution, says Chief Justice Menon
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Justice Chandrachud referred to the recent 2023 budget and stated that Government of India had announced a provision of 7000 crores for Phase III of E-Courts project which would enhance the accessibility of the judicial institutions and improve the efficiency of the justice delivery system in India. He also informed that the Supreme Court heard 3.37 lakhs cases through VC during the Covid period.
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The petitioner contended that Eknath Shinde’s appointment as the CM violates Article 164(1-B) of the Constitution and that the provisions for prevention of defection serves no purpose, as defectors were being rewarded for committing the constitutional sin of defection. The matter will next be heard on 14.02.2023.
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Supreme Court took note of an undertaking given to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, on 22-05-2021, WhatsApp had given the undertaking its users in India who have not yet accepted the 2021 privacy policy would not face any disruptions in using the application. It also directed WhatsApp to abide by the undertaking till next date of hearing.
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On 1-02-2023, the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Union Budget 2023. The budget is particularly focused upon inclusive development, especially
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The Collegium recommends two more names of Justice Rajesh Bindal, Chief Justice, Allahabad High Court and Justice Aravind Kumar, Chief Justice, Gujarat
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5-Judge Constitution Bench of SC was hearing application to modify guidelines prescribed in 2018 Euthanasia Judgment and viewed that the guidelines need modifications. Thus, simplified the process for passive euthanasia. A detailed order with specific directions is awaited.
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The Supreme Court Collegium stated that the Intelligence Bureau report noted that nothing came against his integrity who also did not have any overt political leanings, therefore, its adverse comments in respect of posts made by Advocate R. John Sathyan would not impinge on his suitability, character, or integrity.
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“Moreover, after the Supreme Court Collegium reiterated the proposal on 01 September 2021, it was not open to the Department to repeatedly send back the same proposal which has been reiterated by the Supreme Court Collegium after duly considering the objections of the Government.” said the Collegium.
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The Supreme Court Collegium added that there are no indications of Advocate Somasekhar Sundaresan's links with any political parties with strong ideological leanings and emphasised on the right to free speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.
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Supreme Court: A Constitution Bench of S Abdul Nazeer, AS Bopanna, BR Gavai, V Ramasubramanian & BV Nagarathna, JJ, delivered
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Supreme Court: In a petition against the demonitisation of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 currency notes in 2016, the Constitution Bench of
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The 48th GST Council has made recommendations relating to changes in GST tax rates, measures for facilitation of trade and
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On 31-11-2022, the Reserve Bank announces the launch of the first pilot for retail digital Rupee (e₹-R) on 1-12-2022. The
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On 24-11-2022, the Chief Justice of India, Dr Justice DY Chandrachud has launched the RTI Online Portal for the Supreme Court of
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Supreme Court: In a matter relating to the constitutional validity of 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act whichprovides for 10 percent reservation
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On 18-10-2022, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has issued a circular directing all the insurance companies to
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One evening last year, the team at EBC received a complaint that EBC had made a glaring spelling mistake on a book
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Supreme Court: A bench of Uday Umesh Lalit, CJ. Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S. Abdul Nazeer and K.M.
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