New Delhi: The Supreme Court has stayed the Kerala High Court’s order restricting the use of elephants in temple festivals. A bench comprising Justices B V Nagarathna and S C Sharma issued the stay on the January 13, 2025, order, stating that the use of elephants in temple festivals is a part of cultural tradition. Read More…
The Supreme Court has put on hold a previous directive requiring the Central Government to procure expensive medication for a patient battling Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness. In a significant ruling on February 24, 2025, a bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar Read More…
In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India has dismissed exaggerated concerns about the Mullaperiyar Dam, stating that some individuals are creating unnecessary fear about potential devastation in Kerala. The Court highlighted that the dam has successfully withstood 135 years of monsoons, exceeding its originally estimated lifespan by more than double. As part of Read More…
In a major development, the Supreme Court of India has directed popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia, widely known as BeerBiceps, to suspend all his shows after facing charges of obscenity over controversial remarks made on the online comedy show India’s Got Latent. A bench led by Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh granted Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has recently addressed the growing concerns about the safety of the Mullaperiyar Dam, located on the Periyar River in Kerala. The Court, after reviewing the situation, emphasized the dam’s exceptional longevity, noting that it has successfully endured 2.5 times its original intended lifespan of 50 years. The 130-year-old dam, initially Read More…
The Supreme Court of India has called upon the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu to present their views on which committee would be the most effective in overseeing the safety and management of the Mullaperiyar Dam. This comes amid ongoing concerns about the dam’s structural integrity and the safety of the millions of people Read More…
In a significant development for India’s judiciary, Justice K. Vinod Chandran officially took oath as a judge of the Supreme Court of India on January 16, 2025. The oath was administered by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna during a formal ceremony held at 10:30 a.m. in New Delhi. Justice Chandran’s appointment fills a crucial Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has stated that it is up to the Parliament to decide on reforms in the reservation quota system, emphasizing that marginalized communities have benefited from reservations for the past 75 years. A bench led by Justice Sanjiv Khanna and also comprising Justice A G Masih made this observation Read More…
In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India directed the organizers of the iconic Thrissur Pooram festival to comply with the Captive Elephants Rules. The apex court also stayed the Kerala High Court’s recent orders mandating a strict three-metre distance between elephants paraded during the festival. The Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms — the primary Read More…
In a significant development, the management committees of Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswoms, two prominent participants in Kerala’s iconic Thrissur Pooram festival, have taken their case to the Supreme Court, challenging the Kerala High Court’s new guidelines for elephant parades. The High Court’s ruling mandates strict spatial restrictions: elephants must maintain a minimum distance of three Read More…