The Supreme Court has come down heavily on the central government for failing to implement a long-awaited cashless medical treatment scheme for motor accident victims. The scheme, meant to ensure immediate and free emergency care during the critical ‘golden hour’ after an accident, was to be

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a series of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, on April 16. A bench headed by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and comprising Justices Sanjay Kumar and K.V. Viswanathan will preside over the hearing. Supreme Court to Examine Waqf Law Amendments The […]

The Tamil Nadu government has welcomed the Supreme Court’s historic verdict, which condemned Governor RN Ravi’s delay in assenting to 10 bills passed by the state assembly. Chief Minister MK Stalin hailed the decision, emphasizing that it upholds the state’s legislative rights and protects the federal structure of India. Chief Minister MK Stalin’s

In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of India has overturned the Calcutta High Court’s directive that had called for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the West Bengal government’s decision to create supernumerary posts for teachers and non-teaching staff. This decision comes as a considerable relief to Chief Minister Mamata

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi’s actions in withholding assent to 10 bills passed by the state legislature were “illegal” and “arbitrary.” The court emphasized that the Governor must either assent to bills, withhold assent, or reserve them for the President’s consideration,

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has set aside the appointment of over 25,000 teachers and non-teaching staff in West Bengal, citing large-scale irregularities in the recruitment process conducted by the state’s School Service Commission. The bench observed that the entire process was marred by manipulation, forgery, and a clear breach of transparency, rendering

India’s Supreme Court has upheld the legality of the Electoral Bond Scheme, a mechanism introduced in 2018 to facilitate anonymous donations to political parties. The court ruled that the scheme does not violate citizens’ right to information and serves to curb the use of unaccounted money in politics. Background on the Electoral Bond Scheme The […]

In a significant ruling on March 24, 2025, the Supreme Court addressed the demolition of residences in Prayagraj by Uttar Pradesh authorities, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to due process. The bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, expressed astonishment at the swift demolitions executed merely 24 hours after issuing notices, depriving homeowners

In a significant step towards transparency, the Supreme Court of India has made public the findings of an internal inquiry into allegations surrounding the discovery of cash at the official residence of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma. The report, now available on the court’s official platform, includes photographs, video footage, and a detailed […]

The Supreme Court of India has stayed a recent notification by the central government that exempted certain construction projects from obtaining prior environmental clearance. This decision came in response to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by the NGO Vanashakti, which challenged the dilution of stringent environmental norms. The notification, issued on January