Article 14 not considered in Kedar Nath Singh 1962 decision: says Supreme Court while hearing petition challenging sedition law.
Recently Supreme Court observed that the constitutional bench in Kedar Nath Singh v. State of Bihar 1962 did not consider the aspect of article 14 while upholding the constitutional validity of article 124A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The petitioners, challenging the
Courts Stress to maintain balance between Free Speech and Religious Sensibilities
Written by: Srijan Raj The Madras High Court has decided that among Hinduism’s everlasting obligations are responsibilities to the country, the King, parents, Gurus, and the underprivileged. The court noted the heated discussions surrounding Sanatana Dharma and voiced worry about the current state
Media Influence on Legal Matters: Concerns Raised in Sisodia’s Bail Case
Issues 1. Media Impact on Ongoing Legal Cases: Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, representing former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in a bail case, has expressed concerns about the influence of media discussions on the merits of ongoing legal matters. Singhvi pointed
SC expresses Displeasure
Written By:- Shianjany Pradhan Strong displeasure was expressed by CJI DY Chandrachud on an email which was sent by advocate, Mathews J. Nedumpara to the court where he had asked the court to hear the ordinary cases instead of the constitutional cases.
Supreme Court Clarifies Exceptions to MMDR Act, 1957, Allowing Pre-2015 Mining Lease Applications to Proceed
Written by: Srijan Raj The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act), states that all applications for mining leases received before 12.1.2015 will become ineligible. However, the Supreme Court has clarified exceptions to this rule. The Mines and Minerals (Development
Plan banning fire crackers, Supreme Court alarmed Delhi Police
Written by: Srijan Raj The Supreme Court questioned the Delhi Police over their intentions to implement a ban on firecrackers in the National Capital A court led by justices A. S. Bopanna and M. M. Sundresh considered a number of petitions that sought
Calcutta High Court’s Empowering Verdict: Opening Doors for Reserved Category Candidates in Unreserved Roles Based on Merit
ISSUES The Calcutta High Court made a significant ruling in the case of Sahim Hossain vs State of West Bengal, stating that candidates from reserved categories can be considered for positions in the unreserved or general category, even if they have availed of
The bill on the appointment process of election commissioners will be considered in the special session of the parliament
Written By: Shianjany Pradhan The constitution bench in March ruled that the chief election commissioner and the election commissioners must be appointed by a committee that shall be headed by the Prime Minister, the leader of the opposition, and the chief justice of
“It is the duty of the police authorities to produce the accused before the Trial Court”: Supreme Court while granting bail to the accused.
Recently, the Supreme Court while granting bail to the accused, observed that it is the duty of the police department to produce the accused before the trial court and that the accused cannot be blamed for the police’s negligence. “Since the petitioner is
Supreme Court: The law declared unconstitutional becomes void ab initio since its inception.
written by Shagun Behal Recently, the Supreme Court held that once a law is declared unconstitutional on the grounds of being violative of part 3 of the constitution, it would be considered void ab initio, stillborn and unenforceable since its inception. “It
