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07 Aug

SC Dismisses Justice Yashwant Varma’s Plea Against Inquiry Report, Impeachment Process Set to Begin in Parliament

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New Delhi, August 7, 2025 — The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, who had challenged the findings of an in-house inquiry committee and the recommendation made by former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna for initiating impeachment proceedings against him.A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih refused to entertain Justice Varma's contention that he was denied a fair opportunity to respond during the internal probe process. The three-judge panel, set up under the in-house mechanism of the Supreme Court, had submitted its report after…

05 Aug

Haryana CM Saini Calls Water Talks with Punjab Positive, Vows Strong Stand in Supreme Court

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Chandigarh, August 5 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said Tuesday that the ongoing talks with Punjab on water sharing have taken a constructive turn, with both states engaging in dialogue marked by cooperation and goodwill.Speaking to the media after a high-level meeting chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil in New Delhi, Saini described the atmosphere of the talks as more optimistic than ever. “Today marked a significant breakthrough. The discussion moved forward in a very positive and solution-focused manner,” he said.He pointed out that the meeting held on July 9 had already signaled a shift toward…

04 Aug

Supreme Court Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi in Army Remarks Case, Questions Intent Behind Complaint

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New Delhi, August 4, 2025: The Supreme Court of India has stayed proceedings in a Lucknow trial court against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who is facing a criminal complaint over alleged derogatory remarks made about the Indian Army during his 2022 Bharat Jodo Yatra.During the hearing, a bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta questioned the foundation of the complaint and made strong observations. “Why do you make these statements without having any material? If you are a true Indian, you won’t say such a thing,” the bench remarked, raising concerns over the comments allegedly made by Gandhi.In…

28 Jul

Supreme Court Urges EC to Consider Aadhaar and Voter ID as Valid Documents for Electoral Roll Revision in Bihar

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New Delhi (National Times): The Supreme Court on Monday once again urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider allowing Aadhaar cards and Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) as valid documents for establishing the identity of voters during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The apex court, while hearing a petition related to the electoral roll revision process, reiterated the importance of ensuring a transparent and inclusive verification process. It asked the Election Commission to review its existing guidelines and explore the feasibility of accepting both Aadhaar and EPIC as admissible identity documents for…

27 Jul

Centre Firmly Opposes Lowering Age of Consent, Cites Risk of Abuse and Exploitation

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New Delhi, July 27, 2025: The Union government has strongly opposed any move to reduce the legal age of consent from 18 to 16 years, warning that such a step could endanger children by creating legal loopholes that may be exploited under the pretext of consensual relationships.In a written submission to the Supreme Court, the Centre stated that loosening age-based protections “could open avenues for abuse under the guise of consensual activity.” The statement came as the apex court continues hearing a 2012 public interest litigation filed by Nipun Saxena concerning the age of consent under Indian law.The government asserted…

24 Jul

Supreme Court Stays Precedential Value of Bombay High Court’s Acquittal in 7/11 Mumbai Blasts Case

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New Delhi (National Times): The Supreme Court of India today issued a notice to the 12 accused acquitted in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings, following an appeal filed by the State of Maharashtra challenging the Bombay High Court’s landmark decision that overturned all convictions in the case. Appearing on behalf of the State, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta clarified before the bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice NK Singh that the government was not demanding the re-arrest or surrender of the acquitted individuals, who were released from prison post the High Court judgment. However, he sought a partial stay on…

16 Jul

SC Refuses to Lift Stay on ‘Udaipur Files’; Says Release May Cause ‘Irreparable Damage’

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New Delhi, July 16, 2025 — The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to lift the stay on the release of Udaipur Files – Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder, a film based on the 2022 killing of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur, Rajasthan, observing that the release could cause “irreparable damage.”A Bench led by Justice Surya Kant, with Justice Joymalya Bagchi, deferred the matter to July 21, directing the filmmakers to await the decision of a central government panel scheduled to hear objections against the movie later on Wednesday.“If the movie is released, there will be irreparable damage. If it’s not, then…

14 Jul

Big Blow to Punjab: Supreme Court Quashes Appointment of 1,158 Assistant Professors and Librarians

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New Delhi/Chandigarh (National Times): In a significant setback to Punjab’s higher education sector, the Supreme Court of India has quashed the appointments of 1,158 college faculty members, including 1,091 assistant professors and 67 librarians, across government colleges in the state. The apex court’s decision comes in response to writ petitions filed by aggrieved candidates, who raised serious concerns about irregularities and procedural lapses in the recruitment process. The petitioners alleged that merit-based norms were violated, and the recruitment was carried out without involving the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), which is the constitutionally mandated body for such appointments. The Supreme…

06 Jul

SC Asks Centre to Reclaim CJI’s Bungalow, Chandrachud Faces Flak for Overstaying

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New Delhi, July 6 — In an unprecedented development, the Supreme Court administration has formally asked the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to reclaim the official residence of former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, citing his continued occupancy well beyond the permissible period after demitting office in November last year.Sources confirmed that the top court’s administration wrote to the ministry on July 1, requesting urgent repossession of Bungalow No. 5 on Krishna Menon Marg, traditionally allotted to the sitting CJI. The permitted retention period expired on May 31, 2025, and the six-month grace period provided under housing…

27 May

CJI Gavai Differentiates ‘Aamchi Mumbai’ and ‘Tyanchi Mumbai’ in Coastal Project Case

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New Delhi, May 27, 2025: Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai on Tuesday dismissed a plea challenging the construction of a passenger jetty near the Gateway of India in Mumbai, while highlighting the socio-economic divide symbolized by the phrases "Aamchi Mumbai" (our Mumbai) and "Tyanchi Mumbai" (their Mumbai).The case was brought forth by the Clean and Heritage Colaba Residents Association, which argued that the project lacked environmental clearances, public consultation, and would primarily benefit private interests, rather than the general public.However, in a sharp observation during the hearing, Justice Gavai remarked that "Aamchi Mumbai does not live in Colaba…