New Delhi: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition alleging that cassia—a spice considered harmful and potentially carcinogenic—is being sold in Kerala under the guise of cinnamon. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta observed that the issue falls under spice adulteration and noted that the Kerala High Court had already directed authorities Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday issued sharp criticism against the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and concessionaire Guruvayur Constructions, questioning the rationale behind collecting toll fees despite the poor condition of the Paliyekkara Toll Plaza stretch in Kerala. Hearing appeals against a Kerala High Court order halting toll collection for four weeks, Read More…
The Supreme Court has pulled up the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) over the dismal state of roads at Kerala’s Paliyekkara toll plaza, questioning why tolls are being collected without proper maintenance. “Why hasn’t the road been repaired despite collecting toll?” Chief Justice B.R. Gavai asked, highlighting that the severe traffic congestion is so Read More…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has stepped in to resolve the ongoing standoff between the Kerala government and Governor Arif Mohammed Khan over the appointment of Vice Chancellors in state universities. A Bench suggested that both the state government and the Governor propose four names each, after which the court will constitute a search committee Read More…
New Delhi – In a strong message to the Kerala government and Raj Bhavan, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the immediate appointment of permanent Vice Chancellors (VCs) in state universities, warning that students should not be made scapegoats in political conflicts. The directive came from a bench comprising Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan Read More…
New Delhi- In a constitutional face-off with sweeping implications for Centre–State relations, the Supreme Court will soon take up President Droupadi Murmu’s reference challenging its landmark ruling that set time limits for Governors to act on state bills. The hearings, led by a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, will begin on Read More…
The Supreme Court has refused to cancel the anticipatory bail granted to Malayalam actor Soubin Shahir, his father Babu Shahir, and producer Shaun Antony in a high-profile fraud case linked to the blockbuster film Manjummel Boys. Citing that the matter appeared to be a civil dispute under arbitration, the apex court declined to intervene, prompting Read More…
New Delhi — The Kerala government has strongly opposed the Presidential reference made to the Supreme Court seeking clarity on the time frame within which Governors should act on Bills passed by State legislatures. In a submission to the apex court, Kerala argued that the reference undermines the authority of binding Supreme Court judgments that Read More…
The Supreme Court has allowed the Kerala government to withdraw two key petitions it had filed against former Governor Arif Mohammed Khan over delays in granting assent to state legislation. The petitions, filed in 2023, cited delays ranging from 7 to 23 months in approving bills passed by the state assembly. Representing Kerala, Senior Advocate Read More…
The Supreme Court will today hear a batch of petitions concerning the cancellation of the KEAM 2024 rank list. The hearing will be led by a bench headed by Justice P.S. Narasimha. The Kerala government has informed that it will not challenge the Kerala High Court’s decision to scrap the rank list, a move that Read More…