The Supreme Court on Friday made it clear that the Kerala Governor cannot indefinitely sit on the report recommending names for Vice-Chancellor (V-C) appointments in state universities. The court emphasized that the Governor, who serves as the Chancellor of state universities, must act on the recommendations and cannot treat the report as an “ordinary piece Read More…
A crucial hearing is set to take place in the Supreme Court today as multiple petitions challenge Kerala’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant will examine the pleas, which call for an immediate halt to the revision exercise. The Kerala government has argued that Read More…
The Supreme Court has ordered the Kerala government to set up primary schools in regions that currently lack basic educational facilities. The court emphasized that access to primary education is a fundamental right and must be ensured for every child in the state. The bench observed that several pockets in Kerala, despite the state’s strong Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has released the complete list of Collegium recommendations made during the tenure of Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai, who demits office tomorrow. The detailed document outlines the judges recommended for High Court appointments between May 14, 2025, when CJI Gavai took charge, and November 21, 2025. According to Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to hear a series of petitions today challenging the ongoing Social Impact Review (SIR) proceedings in Kerala. The state government, along with major political parties including the CPI(M), CPI, Congress, and the Indian Union Muslim League, has urged the court to temporarily suspend the SIR process. With local Read More…
New Delhi: A landmark judgment is expected today as the Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, prepares to rule on the Presidential Reference seeking clarity on whether the court can impose time limits on the President and Governors for acting on bills passed by state legislatures. President Droupadi Murmu, invoking powers Read More…
The Supreme Court of India will hear on November 21 the Kerala government’s petition seeking to defer the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the state’s electoral rolls. The matter was mentioned before Chief Justice B. R. Gavai, who agreed to list the case for hearing on Friday. The SIR, announced by the Election Commission Read More…
New Delhi: The Kerala government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking an immediate suspension of the Statewide Inspection and Revision (SIR) process, arguing that continuing it alongside the upcoming local body elections could trigger an administrative crisis. The plea was submitted by Chief Secretary Dr. A. Jayathilak on behalf of the state. Read More…
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled out imposing a blanket ban on construction activities in Delhi, stating that environmental protection cannot come at the cost of halting essential development. Calling sudden bans merely “temporary solutions,” the Court said such measures do little to address the National Capital Region’s recurring air pollution crisis. The bench stressed Read More…
As Delhi continues to choke under a thick layer of smog, the Supreme Court issued a sharp warning on Thursday, describing the national capital’s air pollution as “very, very serious” and capable of causing “permanent damage” to public health. A bench comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar expressed concern over lawyers attending court Read More…