New Delhi: The Supreme Court has deferred to May 20 the hearing on a series of petitions challenging recent amendments to the Waqf Act, including its constitutional validity. A bench led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih took up the matter and observed that it would not entertain challenges to the Read More…
New Delhi: In a landmark moment for the Indian judiciary, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn in today as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI). The oath of office was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at a formal ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Justice Gavai takes over from Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, who concluded a Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government is gearing up for legal action to recover ₹1,500 crore in funds allegedly withheld by the Centre under the PM SHRI (Prime Minister Schools for Rising India) scheme. The escalating standoff revolves around Kerala’s refusal to sign a mandatory Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that requires co-branding with the Centre. Education Minister Read More…
New Delhi: Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the 51st Chief Justice of India, will step down today after a significant six-month tenure marked by several high-profile and constitutionally sensitive rulings. Having taken over from Justice D.Y. Chandrachud on November 11, Khanna’s short but impactful term saw him preside over crucial legal battles and deliver key decisions. Justice Read More…
In a politically charged turn of events, the Kerala government’s request to withdraw its petitions against the Governor’s delay in approving state legislation has been challenged by the Centre in the Supreme Court. Representing the state, Senior Advocate K.K. Venugopal informed the court on May 6, 2025, that the matter had become moot, as the Read More…
New Delhi – In a landmark move to boost judicial transparency, the Supreme Court of India has made public the asset declarations of 21 of its sitting judges. The disclosures, now available on the court’s official website, reveal that Justice K.V. Viswanathan tops the list with investments totaling ₹120.96 crore. He also paid a staggering Read More…
The Sree Narayana Manava Dharmam Trust, a Kerala-based Hindu organization, has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, claiming the law poses a serious threat to the survival of the Muslim community in India. The Trust, founded in 2023 to promote the ideals of Sree Narayana Guru, argues that Read More…
New Delhi: In a historic development, Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai has been appointed as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI). He will officially assume office on May 14, following the retirement of current Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna on May 13. Justice Gavai will become only the second Chief Justice from the Dalit community, after Read More…
In the aftermath of the tragic terror strike in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir — which claimed 26 lives — Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has confirmed that 575 Malayalis remain stranded in the region. The state government has swung into action, launching urgent measures to ensure their safety and organize their swift return home. To Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India is set to examine whether its landmark ruling in the Tamil Nadu Governor’s case can be applied to a similar constitutional standoff in Kerala. The move comes after the Kerala government filed a petition challenging Governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s delay in giving assent to eight bills passed by Read More…