In a ruling that upholds the constitutional separation of powers, the Supreme Court of India has stated that the mere act of law-making by Parliament or state legislatures cannot be construed as contempt of court. The clarification came while hearing a contempt petition linked to the

In a major legal and humanitarian development, the U.S. Supreme Court has permitted the Trump administration to end the CHNV parole program, a Biden-era initiative that granted temporary legal status to migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The decision, delivered through an unsigned emergency order, overturns a lower court injunction that had blocked the

The Supreme Court on May 20, 2025, heard petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, and declined to grant interim relief. Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai emphasized that laws passed by Parliament carry a presumption of constitutionality unless a glaring illegality is evident. CJI Gavai’s Strong Statement on Legislative Power […]

In a critical verdict impacting the telecom sector, the Supreme Court of India on May 19, 2025, dismissed petitions by telecom giants Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Tata Teleservices seeking a waiver on interest, penalties, and interest on penalties related to adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues. The bench led by Justice J.B. Pardiwala ruled the […]

In a significant decision, the Supreme Court of India ruled that Rohingya refugees residing in the country without legal documentation must be deported under the provisions of the Foreigners Act. A three-judge bench led by Justice Surya Kant, along with Justices Dipankar Datta and N. Kotiswar Singh, clarified that the identification cards issued by the […]

In Kolkata, hundreds of school teachers and non-teaching staff have taken to the streets in protest after the Supreme Court upheld a verdict that invalidated the appointments of 25,753 individuals recruited through the 2016 School Service Commission (SSC) process. The apex court’s decision reaffirmed a 2024 Calcutta High Court judgment, which declared the recruitment

The Supreme Court has ordered the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA) to pay ₹10 lakh each to five residents whose homes were unlawfully demolished in March 2021, totaling ₹50 lakh in compensation. Calling the actions “inhuman” and “shocking,” the Court sharply criticized the PDA for violating citizens’ right to shelter and due process

India’s Supreme Court has declined to impose a stay on the Dharavi redevelopment project awarded to the Adani Group, despite legal objections raised by Dubai-based Seclink Technologies Corp. The court has issued notices to Adani Properties, the Maharashtra government, and Seclink Technologies, requesting their responses to the ongoing dispute. Background of the

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that visually impaired individuals cannot be barred from serving as judges, emphasizing that disability should not hinder one’s eligibility for judicial positions. This decision underscores the importance of inclusivity and equal opportunity within the judiciary. Striking Down Discriminatory Provisions The Court

The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that a child born during a valid marriage is presumed to be the husband’s child, even if the wife had relations with another man. This presumption can only be overturned if it is conclusively proven that the husband had no access to his wife at the time of […]