In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India directed the organizers of the iconic Thrissur Pooram festival to comply with the Captive Elephants Rules. The apex court also stayed the Kerala High Court’s recent orders mandating a strict three-metre distance between elephants paraded during the festival. The Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms — the primary Read More…
In a significant development, the management committees of Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms, two prominent participants in Kerala’s iconic Thrissur Pooram festival, have taken their case to the Supreme Court, challenging the Kerala High Court’s new guidelines for elephant parades. The High Court’s ruling mandates strict spatial restrictions: elephants must maintain a minimum distance of three Read More…
The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to respond to a petition urging the government to provide anti-venom for snakebites at health centers across India. With around 58,000 snakebite fatalities annually, mostly in rural areas, the petition stresses the need for a national prevention program and improved access to timely treatment. It calls for greater Read More…
The Supreme Court has intervened in a dispute over the cancellation of the Udayasthamana Pooja on Vrishchikam Ekadasi at the renowned Guruvayoor Sri Krishna Temple. The Guruvayoor Devaswom Board cited crowd management challenges as the reason for altering the centuries-old ritual. Despite the Kerala High Court upholding this decision, devotees challenged it, emphasizing the ritual’s Read More…
The Supreme Court has approved a relaxation of Delhi’s pollution-control measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), downgrading from Stage IV to Stage II. This decision comes as the Air Quality Index (AQI) consistently stayed below 300 since November 30. The court advised incorporating Stage III measures as a precaution while warning of stricter Read More…
New Delhi: Justice Manmohan, the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, has been elevated to the Supreme Court of India. The appointment marks a significant milestone in his illustrious legal career. Known for his sharp legal acumen and impactful judgments, Justice Manmohan has presided over numerous high-profile cases during his tenure at the Delhi Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked Constitution Day on November 26, 2024, with an inspiring address at the Supreme Court of India. Praising the Indian Constitution as the bedrock of the nation’s progress, he emphasized its role in fostering democracy and inclusivity. In a solemn tribute, the Prime Minister honored the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai Read More…
The Supreme Court has called on the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to assess the possibility of resuming physical classes in schools and colleges across Delhi-NCR, following concerns about the impact of prolonged air pollution on students’ education. Despite this, the Court firmly upheld the continuation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-4) anti-pollution Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has addressed the issue of offensive jokes that target the Sikh community, particularly those mocking “Sardars.” The issue was brought to the court’s attention following a petition filed by Sikh lawyer Harvinder Chowdhury, who argued that these jokes perpetuate harmful stereotypes and undermine the dignity and equality of Sikhs. The Read More…
By Our Legal Correspondent New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Nov 20 restored the criminal proceedings against former Minister and MLA Antony Raju in an over three-decade –old case of forging and planning material evidence. Mr Raju was accused of tampering with the material evidence , an underwear of an Australian national, Andrew Salvatore, whom Read More…