NEW DELHI: Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, who has served as the Chief Justice of India, leaves behind a storied legacy marked by legal accomplishments and a passion for cricket that dates back to his childhood days in Lutyens’ Delhi. Born on November 11, 1959, his early years were influenced by his father, Y.V. Chandrachud, himself a […]
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India affirmed the right of states to regulate industrial alcohol, delivering an 8:1 majority judgment that reshapes the legal landscape surrounding alcohol control.
Supreme Court on Monday requested a response from the Center and other parties.
NEW DELHI: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose announced on Tuesday the establishment of a mobile control room at Raj Bhavan, allowing citizens to share their views with the Governor’s office regarding the ongoing agitation over the alleged rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital. Terming the incident as […]
India's criminal justice system has undergone a complete overhaul today, with the introduction of three new laws replacing the colonial-era statutes.
The ruling echoes a similar provision upheld by the court in 2003 for candidates contesting panchayat elections, emphasising the non-discriminatory nature and constitutional validity of such measures.
NEW DELHI : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been ranked as the most powerful Indian in 2024, according to a list published by The Indian Express.The list, which features 100 influential personalities from various fields, reflects the power dynamics and shifts in India as the country gears up for another major election. Modi, who […]
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court delivered a decisive blow to the electoral bonds scheme on Thursday, deeming it “unconstitutional.” Emphasising the significance of transparency in political funding for electoral decisions, the Apex Court declared that the scheme infringed upon the right to information as outlined in Section 19(1)(a). The Court instructed the State Bank of India […]
Supreme Court asserted that Governors, being unelected members, lack the authority to impede the legislative process.