New Delhi: The Supreme Court has begun deliberations on a Presidential Reference challenging its April 2025 ruling that set strict deadlines for Governors and the President to act on state legislation. A five-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai is examining whether such timelines—one month for Governors to clear re-enacted bills and Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala has decided to legally challenge the recent Supreme Court verdict on the Teachers’ Eligibility Test (TET), which the state government says could jeopardize the future of thousands of educators. Education Minister V. Sivankutty stated that the ruling may adversely impact nearly 50,000 teachers across Kerala, and assured that the government will take all Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has called for a fresh look at the exemption given to minority-run schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, observing that the 2014 Constitution Bench ruling shielding such institutions appears contrary to the spirit of the law. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Manmohan urged the Chief Justice Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday made it clear that Governors cannot justify keeping bills pending for as long as six months without action. The sharp observation came during a hearing on the President’s reference regarding the powers of Governors and the President over state legislation. Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ordered a high-level probe into Vantara, Reliance Foundation’s ambitious wildlife rehabilitation and conservation project in Gujarat. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) led by former Supreme Court judge Justice J. Chelameswar will scrutinize alleged violations of environmental, wildlife, and financial regulations, including the transfer of animals to the facility. Joining Read More…
The court had ordered all strays to be rounded up and confined to shelters—warning of penalties for non-compliance. But the ruling triggered nationwide outrage, with animal welfare groups, citizens, and celebrities condemning the move as cruel and impractical, given the absence of adequate shelters. Responding to the backlash, the court issued a revised ruling on Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that individuals excluded from the draft voters’ list during the Special Summary Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar can submit their Aadhaar details to claim inclusion. The order came while the Court was hearing a batch of petitions challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) June Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has withdrawn its earlier directive to move Delhi’s nearly one million stray dogs into shelters, following widespread public outcry. The top court has now opted for a more humane, science-driven approach that seeks to balance animal rights with public safety. The revised ruling allows only those dogs that are sterilized, Read More…
The Supreme Court has upheld the Kerala High Court’s order suspending toll collection for four weeks at the Paliyekkara toll plaza on NH-544, citing the highway’s poor condition and crippling traffic jams. Appeals by the NHAI and toll operator Guruvayoor Infrastructure Ltd. were dismissed. A bench led by CJI B.R. Gavai slammed the inefficiency in Read More…
The Supreme Court has clarified that the Kerala Chief Minister will have the final say in setting the priority order of candidates for Vice-Chancellor appointments in the state’s Digital and Technical Universities. The Governor, acting as Chancellor, is required to make the appointment strictly in line with this list. The court directed that the Search Read More…