New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the National Book Trust (NBT) falls within the definition of ‘State’ under Article 12 of the Constitution, observing that the government exercises deep and extensive control over its functioning. A bench comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Augustine George Masih dismissed an appeal filed by the Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has examined whether the dismissal of an application seeking impleadment under Order I Rule 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC) can operate as res judicata against a subsequent application filed under Order XXII Rule 10 in a property dispute. The case, Sanjiv Kumar v. Shakuntla Devi (2026 SC), Read More…
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee has questioned the electoral legitimacy of the BJP government in West Bengal, urging the Supreme Court to restore the previous government and direct fresh elections in the state within six months. The Diamond Harbour MP made the remarks following the Supreme Court’s observations on the Election Commission’s ongoing Read More…
New Delhi: Limitation periods play a crucial role in civil and criminal proceedings, determining the time available to file appeals, revisions and execution petitions before the appropriate courts. Missing the prescribed deadline may affect a litigant’s legal remedies, although courts may condone delays where the law permits.The legal reference note lists several deadlines for different Read More…
New Delhi: The Constitution of India contains 12 Schedules that provide details on various constitutional provisions, including the administration of states and Union Territories, distribution of legislative powers, official languages, and local self-government. Each Schedule serves a specific purpose and is linked to relevant Articles of the Constitution. First Schedule: States and Union Territories The Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has upheld the requirement of prior legal practice for entry into judicial service while providing transitional relief to candidates affected by the restoration of the three-year practice rule. In Bhumika Trust v. Union of India and Connected Cases, the court allowed candidates applying under recruitment notifications issued between May 25, Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has the authority to frame rules regulating its general practice and procedure, subject to the approval of the President. Constitutional cases and references made by the President under Article 143 of the Constitution are heard by benches comprising at least five judges. Other cases are decided by single-judge benches or Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court can, with the approval of the President, frame rules regulating the general practice and procedure of the Court. Constitutional cases and references made by the President under Article 143 are heard by a Bench comprising at least five judges. Other cases are heard by single judges or Division Benches. Judgments Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court can, with the approval of the President, make rules regulating the general practice and procedure of the Court. Constitutional cases and references made by the President under Article 143 are heard by a Bench comprising at least five judges. Other cases are heard by single judges or Division Benches, depending Read More…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would scrutinise decisions taken by the Election Commission in connection with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and set aside any decision found to be inconsistent with the law. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi Read More…