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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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAge of Consent, child protection, POCSO Act, sexual abuse, Supreme Court, Union Government

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’

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsEntertainment, IndiaCBFC, film stay order, Kanhaiya Lal murder, Supreme Court, Udaipur Files

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAamchi Mumbai, B.R. Gavai, Colaba jetty project, Supreme Court, Tyanchi Mumbai

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…

22 May

Supreme Court Halts ED Probe into Tamil Nadu’s TASMAC, Criticizes Agency for Overreach

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New Delhi, May 22, 2025: The Supreme Court of India has stayed the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) money laundering investigation into the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC), the state's official liquor retailer. The Court criticized the ED for "crossing all limits" and violating the federal structure of governance .A bench comprising Chief Justice B.R. Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih issued notice to the ED on a plea filed by the Tamil Nadu government and TASMAC. The plea challenged the ED's actions, alleging grave violations of constitutional rights and the federal structure. The Court's decision overrules a previous Madras High…

21 May

Centre Tells SC: Waqf Not an Essential Part of Islam; Defends Inclusion of Non-Muslims in Waqf Boards

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaEssential Religious Practice, Supreme Court, Waqf Act

New Delhi, May 21, 2025 – In a significant legal and constitutional development, the Central Government informed the Supreme Court that waqf, while rooted in Islamic practice, is not an essential part of Islam and thus not protected under the fundamental right to religious freedom. The submission came during hearings on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Centre, clarified that waqf boards discharge secular functions, such as property management and financial administration, and therefore the inclusion of non-Muslims in waqf boards does not violate religious freedom or disrupt religious practices.The…

19 May

Supreme Court Orders SIT Probe into MP Minister Vijay Shah’s Remarks Against Col. Sofiya Qureshi

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New Delhi, May 19, 2025: The Supreme Court of India has ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe against Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his derogatory and communal remarks against Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Rejecting Shah’s written apology, the court labeled it “crocodile tears” and criticized it as an insincere attempt to escape accountability.A two-judge bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and N. Kotiswar Singh delivered a scathing rebuke against Shah during Monday’s hearing. “It’s not merely a gender issue or a caste issue—it’s about the dignity of a serving Indian Army officer who represented the military…