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…
In a decisive move, the Supreme Court has condemned the practice of using bulldozers for immediate demolitions, emphasizing that homes represent hope, stability, and dignity. Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan, in a powerful ruling, warned against the misuse of demolitions as a form of instant punishment—often referred to as ‘bulldozer justice.’ The bench Read More…
New Delhi: In a bold move to reshape India’s judicial landscape, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has unveiled his vision to make the country’s courts more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly. Upon assuming office as the 14th CJI, Justice Khanna emphasized his commitment to judicial reforms that will prioritize ease of access for the Read More…
The Supreme Court of India recently criticized the Delhi government’s delay in enforcing the firecracker ban, questioning why the restriction, which had been ordered earlier, was only implemented on October 14. In its remarks, the court emphasized that no religion supports actions that contribute to pollution or harm public health, particularly in the case of Read More…
New Delhi: Today, Justice Sanjiv Khanna will officially be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI), taking on the esteemed responsibility of leading the nation’s judiciary. Succeeding Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice Khanna’s appointment brings seasoned expertise and strong judicial insight to the Supreme Court’s top position. Justice Khanna’s tenure as CJI, though Read More…
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has stated that the salaries of nuns and priests working in aided schools are subject to income tax. Chief Justice of India, D.Y. Chandrachud, emphasized that if an individual is employed and receives a salary, tax must be deducted as per the law. He clarified that Read More…
By our legal correspondent New delhi: The Supreme Court here recently asked the Centre to take a decision either way on mercy plea of death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana or it will decide his plea seeking commutation of sentence. He was convicted in the assassination case of the former Punjab Chief Minister, Beant Singh Read More…
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has firmly stated that the eligibility criteria for government job recruitments cannot be altered once the recruitment process is underway. This ruling highlights the importance of maintaining consistency in recruitment policies, ensuring fairness for all candidates who applied based on the original eligibility requirements. The verdict has far-reaching Read More…
By our legal Correspondent New Delhi: A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court, in a majority judgment held on Nov 05 that not every resource owned by private players can be considered a “material resource of the community” to be used by the government to serve the “common good”. The decision dismissed such a Read More…