Of the 2,296 Constitution Bench Jts, only about 1% have been overruled, which is considerably less than the number of Const. Amendments;President
8 years, 11 months ago

Of the 2,296 Constitution Bench Jts, only about 1% have been overruled, which is considerably less than the number of Const. Amendments;President

Live Law  

"Constitutionalism is the primary edifice on which Indian democracy stands", says PresidentThe President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee received today the first copy of a book ‘Statement of Indian Law: Supreme Court through its Constitution Bench Decisions since 1950’ written by Shri Govind Goel, Advocate, Supreme Court of India. "Constitutionalism is the primary edifice on which Indian democracy stands", says President The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee received today the first copy of a book ‘Statement of Indian Law: Supreme Court through its Constitution Bench Decisions since 1950’ written by Shri Govind Goel, Advocate, Supreme Court of India. As a result, the law that has emerged having been interpreted by the Constitution Bench of Indian Supreme Court navigates through diverse social, economic, political, cultural, historical and ethical moors. The book ‘Statement of Indian Law: Supreme Court through its Constitution Bench Decisions since 1950’ is a study of all the judgments delivered by the Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India since 1950.

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'Constitution Being Ruined By Those Supposed To Defend It, Judges Looking For Divine Guidance To Decide' : Sr Adv Indira Jaising
1 month ago

'Constitution Being Ruined By Those Supposed To Defend It, Judges Looking For Divine Guidance To Decide' : Sr Adv Indira Jaising

Live Law  

Speaking at an event, Senior Advocate Indira Jaising yesterday opined that the Constitution and its core values like 'secularism' are facing multiple threats, and underlined the importance of the judiciary discharging its duty to uphold the Constitution without fail. The senior lawyer was delivering the "29th Justice Sunanda Bhandare Memorial Lecture" on the topic "India's Modern Constitutionalism". She also addressed …

India’s Constitutional Morality: From Freedom Struggle to Modern Democracy Challenges
2 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s Constitutional Morality: From Freedom Struggle to Modern Democracy Challenges

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 25, 2024 12:00 IST - 11 MINS READ As I reflect on the Constitution, I am immediately reminded that I am older than the Constitution of India and hence consider it my privilege to reflect not just on the last 40 years but on the 75 years of the Constitution. The Indian Constitution distributes functions between the …

2024 Round-Up| Constitution Bench Decisions Of Supreme Court
3 months ago

2024 Round-Up| Constitution Bench Decisions Of Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court in 2024 held several Constitution Benches to resolve crucial and long pending issues with nationwide socio-legal ramifications. State's Power To Tax Mineral Rights In Mineral Area Development Authority v. M/S Steel Authority Of India & Ors, the Supreme Court held by an 8:1 majority that States have the power to levy tax on mineral rights and that …

Indian Constitution has stood test of time: Nirmala Sitharaman
3 months ago

Indian Constitution has stood test of time: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

India's Constitution has stood the test of time in the last 75 years of its existence, even as most of the 50 countries that framed their constitution around the same time have rewritten or changed features of their constitutions, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday. Parliament Winter Session: Follow LIVE updates on December 16, 2024 Initiating the discussion on …

The spirit of Indian Constitution remains strong despite several amendments, says Supreme Court judge
3 months, 1 week ago

The spirit of Indian Constitution remains strong despite several amendments, says Supreme Court judge

The Hindu  

Supreme Court Judge R. Mahadevan on Saturday extolled the virtues of Indian Constitution. Participating in an event to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Constitution of India and Law Day here, the judge said that even after several amendments the spirit of the Constitution remains strong. Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan, in his address said, “Constitution is not merely a set …

How the Constitution of India was amended 106 times in 7 decades
3 months, 3 weeks ago

How the Constitution of India was amended 106 times in 7 decades

India Today  

The soul of our democracy lies in the Constitution, a living indication of the rights we cherish, the freedom we enjoy, and the voice we boldly raise. Restricted fundamental rights, introduced fundamental duties, redefined constitutional structure during Emergency 1976 48th Amend article 356 Allowed President’s Rule in Punjab for two years 1984 51st Amend articles 330, 332 Reserved Lok Sabha …

A Constitution that has endured the test of time
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A Constitution that has endured the test of time

Hindustan Times  

The Constitution of India, adopted in the Constituent Assembly on November 26, 1949, is the foundational law of the land that provides the essential moorings for the basic structure and principles of governance. The words of BR Ambedkar placed the importance and essence of this sacred document in perspective when he remarked that “The Constitution is not a mere lawyer’s …

Constitution Bench Judgments Of Justice DY Chandrachud
4 months, 1 week ago

Constitution Bench Judgments Of Justice DY Chandrachud

Live Law  

The Chief Justice of India Dr. D.Y. Bench: CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices Surya Kant, MM Sundresh, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra 13. v. M/S Lalta Prasad Vaish : A nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court held by 8:1 majority, held that the States have the power to regulate 'denatured spirit or industrial alcohol'. Bench: CJI DY Chandrachud, Justices Hrishikesh …

Demand for pocket version of Constitution surges in aftermath of Lok Sabha battle
9 months, 1 week ago

Demand for pocket version of Constitution surges in aftermath of Lok Sabha battle

The Hindu  

Supreme Court senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan is glad that his idea of authoring a coat pocket edition of the Constitution of India in order to create awareness and generate interest in Constitutional laws is finally flourishing in circles beyond legal. The recent rise in sales of the coat pocket edition to some extent has been precipitated by the hullabaloo about …

Permanent Constitution Bench & Specialised Divisions In Supreme Court Can Help Growth Of Consistent Jurisprudence : Gautam Bhatia
1 year ago

Permanent Constitution Bench & Specialised Divisions In Supreme Court Can Help Growth Of Consistent Jurisprudence : Gautam Bhatia

Live Law  

During the seminar hosted by Campaign for Judicial Accountability and Reforms at the Indian Society of International Law, New Delhi, Advocate and constitutional law scholar Gautam Bhatia proposed that the Supreme Court should have specialized Divisions for dealing with diverse cases so that present limitations and issues may be addressed, as well. During the seminar hosted by Campaign for Judicial …

Supreme Court in 2023: Constitution Benches galore, but judgments belie petitioners’ hopes
1 year, 2 months ago

Supreme Court in 2023: Constitution Benches galore, but judgments belie petitioners’ hopes

The Hindu  

The year 2023 saw the Supreme Court form Constitution Benches almost back-to-back to hear long-pending and contentious cases like the abrogation of Article 370, same-sex marriage and demonetisation, but the results have left petitioners disappointed. “Important matters like In Re Section 370, arbitration matters relating to stamped documents and their admissibility, heavy motor vehicles being driven on normal licenses, settling …

"No five-judge bench of SC can represent 140 crore Indians": BJD MP Sasmit Patra
1 year, 2 months ago

"No five-judge bench of SC can represent 140 crore Indians": BJD MP Sasmit Patra

Op India  

On Thursday, Biju Janata Dal MP Sasmit Patra made a strong case for Parliament’s independence in drafting legislation, saying that the Supreme Court cannot dictate the legislative powers of Parliament. The BJD MP said that no five-judge bench of the Supreme Court can represent 140 crore Indians. In his speech during the discussion on the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023; Bharatiya …

Govt vs Court – the problem is structural
1 year, 3 months ago

Govt vs Court – the problem is structural

Hindustan Times  

A Bench of the Supreme Court consisting of justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia has criticised the Centre’s “selective approach” in appointing and transferring judges of the higher judiciary. In the United Kingdom, it is a Judicial Appointment Commission that chooses judges for higher courts; neither the judiciary nor the executive has predominance. India does not have a “clearly …

Supreme Court Gears Up For First Seven-Judge Bench Live-Stream In History
1 year, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Gears Up For First Seven-Judge Bench Live-Stream In History

Live Law  

A constitution bench of the Supreme Court will begin hearing today the reference of the 1998 PV Narasimha Rao judgment, which was referred last month to a larger bench of seven judges. Another reason why the proceedings scheduled to start today have already made history before beginning is that this is the first seven-judge bench hearing after the top court's …

New Constitution Bench In Supreme Court To Hear Issues Related To Assam NRC, Reservations In Legislative Assemblies, Immunity For MPs/MLAs In Bribery Cases
1 year, 6 months ago

New Constitution Bench In Supreme Court To Hear Issues Related To Assam NRC, Reservations In Legislative Assemblies, Immunity For MPs/MLAs In Bribery Cases

Live Law  

As per a recent notification, a Constitution bench of the Supreme Court will commence hearing three cases of immense constitution significance. The bench will comprise CJI DY Chandrachud along with Justices AS Bopanna, MM Sundresh, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Mishra and will take up Assam Public Works v. Union of India, Ashok Kumar Jain v. Union of India, and Sita …

Article 370: Can federating unit’s constitution be superior to that of the Union, asks SC
1 year, 6 months ago

Article 370: Can federating unit’s constitution be superior to that of the Union, asks SC

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked as to how the constitution of a federating unit can be superior to the constitution of the Union, or have an overriding effect on the latter, as it pointed out that Article 370 of the Indian Constitution clearly has a “self-limiting character”, giving the President the authority to abrogate it through a …

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 5
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court hearing on Article 370 abrogation | Day 5

The Hindu  

The Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud while heading a Constitution Bench observed on August 10 that the sovereignty of Jammu and Kashmir was ceded completely to the Union of India after its accession and that fetters on the powers of the Parliament to legislate on certain subjects do not affect the Union’s sovereignty over J&K. The Bench is hearing …

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: July 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

Supreme Court Monthly Round-Up: July 2023

Live Law  

Judgment/Orders Supreme Court Grants Interim Protection To Teesta Setalvad For 7 Days ; Stays HC Order After Special Night Sitting Case title- Teesta Atul Setalvad v. State of Gujarat Citation-SLP Diary No. Order 41 Rule 22 CPC - Cross Objections Have All Trappings Of Regular Appeal ; Must Be Considered In Full : Supreme Court Case title: Dheeraj Singh vs …

SC Constitution Bench Begins Final Hearing of Petitions on Same-sex Marriage; Explaining The Legal Lexicon
1 year, 11 months ago

SC Constitution Bench Begins Final Hearing of Petitions on Same-sex Marriage; Explaining The Legal Lexicon

News 18  

A Constitution bench of the Supreme Court comprising Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, and justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, S Ravindra Bhat, PS Narasimha, and Hima Kohli on Tuesday began the final hearing of a bunch of petitions seeking to legalise same-sex marriage. The apex court in its order referring the petitions to the Constitution bench stated: “Having due …

SC to set-up a new constitution bench to hear pleas against Nikah-Halal, polygamy
1 year, 11 months ago

SC to set-up a new constitution bench to hear pleas against Nikah-Halal, polygamy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it will set up a new 5-judge Constitution bench to hear pleas challenging the constitutional validity of polygamy and Nikah halala prevailing among the Muslims as Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice Hemant Gupta who were part of the earlier five-judge bench have since retired. Chandrachud after a mentioning by PIL petitioner …

5-judge Constitution Bench to decide if same-sex marriages can be legal
2 years ago

5-judge Constitution Bench to decide if same-sex marriages can be legal

The Hindu  

A Bench led by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Supreme Court directs Defence Ministry to file note on arrears due under One Rank One Pension scheme The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Ministry of Defence to file a three-page note specifying the exact quantum of arrears due to be paid under the One Rank One Pension scheme, while noting …

Supreme Court Constitution Bench Judgments Of 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

Supreme Court Constitution Bench Judgments Of 2022

Live Law  

There were four judgments/orders of the Constitution Bench in the year 2022. Supreme Court upholds 10% reservations for Economically Weaker Sections The bench comprising Chief Justice of India Justice UU Lalit, Justices Dinesh Maheshwari, S Ravindra Bhat, Bela M Trivedi and JB Pardiwala upheld the validity of the 103rd Constitutional Amendment which introduced 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in …

Supreme Court Constitution bench to hear on 9 November plea related to Delhi-Centre row over control of services
2 years, 5 months ago

Supreme Court Constitution bench to hear on 9 November plea related to Delhi-Centre row over control of services

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said a five-judge Constitution bench would hear on November 9 the legal issue concerning the scope of legislative and executive powers of the Centre and Delhi government over control of services in the national capital. Earlier, the apex court on 22 August had said that a Constitution bench headed by Justice Chandrachud has …

Can CJI Lalit Change The Way Constitutional Benches Work?
2 years, 6 months ago

Can CJI Lalit Change The Way Constitutional Benches Work?

Live Law  

Lalit was appointed as 49th Chief Justice of India, on 27th of August 2022. What was most important was the Supreme Court's announcement of hearing Constitutional benches matter after the 29th of August under the supervision of the Chief Justice of India. Constitutional Bench Pendency And Stalemate Since 2019 The Supreme Court of India came into existence in 1950 via …

SC's Constitution bench to hear Delhi vs Centre dispute on control of services on September 7
2 years, 6 months ago

SC's Constitution bench to hear Delhi vs Centre dispute on control of services on September 7

India Today  

A Constitution bench of the Supreme Court will on September 7 hear the dispute between the Delhi and the Central government in relation to control over administrative services in the national capital. In May this year, a three-judge bench headed by former Chief Justice of India NV Ramana had referred limited questions in the case to a constitution bench. The …

Supreme Court Lists 25 Constitution Bench Matters From August 29, After Justice Lalit Takes Over As CJI
2 years, 6 months ago

Supreme Court Lists 25 Constitution Bench Matters From August 29, After Justice Lalit Takes Over As CJI

Live Law  

From August 29 onwards, 25 five-judge matters will be listed before concerned benches.The matters are not listed for substantive hearing but for directions related to the completion of filings, indication of tentative time to be taken by lawyers for arguments etc.The cases include the challenge to the Constitution, 25 five-judge matters will be listed before concerned benches. The matters are …

[Delhi Govt vs LG] Justice DY Chandrachud Led Constitution Bench To Hear The Issue Of Control Of Services
2 years, 7 months ago

[Delhi Govt vs LG] Justice DY Chandrachud Led Constitution Bench To Hear The Issue Of Control Of Services

Live Law  

The Chief Justice Of India, NV Ramana today said that he has constituted a bench led by Justice DY Chandrachud to decide upon the questions pertaining to the legal dispute between the Delhi Government and the Central Government regarding the control over administrative services in the national capital.A 3-judge bench of the Supreme Court had in May 2022, referred the …

Supreme Court reserves order on power tussle between Delhi govt vs Centre
2 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court reserves order on power tussle between Delhi govt vs Centre

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its orders on the Centre’s petition to refer to a larger Constitution Bench the dispute involving the Delhi Government and the Lieutenant Governor regarding control over services. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice of India N V Ramana said, “We are reserving our orders on the issue.” Senior advocate Dr Abhishek Manu Singhvi, …

SC Refers Maratha Quota Case To Larger Bench As It Involves Interpretation Of Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act, 2018 [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

SC Refers Maratha Quota Case To Larger Bench As It Involves Interpretation Of Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act, 2018 [Read Order]

Live Law  

A three judge Bench of the Supreme Court has stayed the operation of the law enacted by the State of Maharashtra introducing Maratha Quota for admission in Educational Institutions and for appointments in the Public Services and posts, and has referred the issue to a Constitution Bench of 5 Judges as it involves interpretation of of the Constitution Act, 2018.Maratha …

The Constitution Bench Judgment In Mukesh Singh - A Sensible Retreat from Automatic Bias
4 years, 6 months ago

The Constitution Bench Judgment In Mukesh Singh - A Sensible Retreat from Automatic Bias

Live Law  

On 31.08.2020, a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court delivered its unanimous verdict in Mukesh Singh v. State. A key reason for the Three Justices' Bench choosing the automatic bias rule was its mistaken finding that the existing legal position required accused persons to "demonstrate prejudice" and "bias be actually proved". A closer look at the older case law would …

Coordinating Judgements: Ensuring Certainty In The Law
4 years, 8 months ago

Coordinating Judgements: Ensuring Certainty In The Law

Live Law  

Introduction On 19th June, a 3-judge bench of the Supreme Court headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan pronounced judgement in S. Kasi v. State through the Inspector of Police. The dissenting opinion of Justice Shantanagoudar expressed disagreement with the judgement in PMC but, did not go as far as to hold it to be per incuriam and stated that the only …

Same Supreme Court bench to hear Article 370 plea
5 years ago

Same Supreme Court bench to hear Article 370 plea

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions challenging the abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution and the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories even as the court declined the plea to refer the matter to a larger seven-judge bench. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice N.V. …

[Breaking] Article 370 : No Need To Refer Pleas Challenging Repeal Of J&K Special Status To Larger Bench, Holds SC 5-Judge Bench
5 years ago

[Breaking] Article 370 : No Need To Refer Pleas Challenging Repeal Of J&K Special Status To Larger Bench, Holds SC 5-Judge Bench

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday held that there was no need to refer to larger bench the petitions challenging the Presidential Orders issued under Article 370 on August 5 and 6 to repeal the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. A 5 judge bench comprising Justices N V Ramana, S K Kaul, Subhash Reddy, B R Gavai and Surya Kant …

BJP’s policies: What are the court’s priorities?
5 years, 1 month ago

BJP’s policies: What are the court’s priorities?

Deccan Chronicle  

India’s Supreme Court suo moto wants to hear the matter of an infant dying after being brought to the Shaheen Bagh protests. The SC has not given justice to 1,000 people in Assam’s concentration camps, who are jailed without crime, families separated with no way and no mechanism of getting out. The SC has not heard the issue of when …

[Article 370] [Day-6] Conflict Between Two Judgments: SC Reserves Order On Reference To Seven Judge Bench
5 years, 1 month ago

[Article 370] [Day-6] Conflict Between Two Judgments: SC Reserves Order On Reference To Seven Judge Bench

Live Law  

The Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India comprising of Justices N.V. Ramana, Sanjay Kishan Kaul, R. Subhash Reddy, B.R. Gavai and Surya Kant, resumed hearing the petitions challenging the abrogation of the special of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution of India, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019. Shah, appearing on behalf of …

[Sabarimala] Remember That The "Holy Book" Is The Constitution Of India; Justices RF Nariman & DY Chandrachud Dissent
5 years, 4 months ago

[Sabarimala] Remember That The "Holy Book" Is The Constitution Of India; Justices RF Nariman & DY Chandrachud Dissent

Live Law  

Let every person remember that the "holy book" is the Constitution of India, remarked Justice Rohinton Fali Nariman, also speaking for Justice Dhananjaya Y. Chandrachud, in his dissent against the majority decision to refer the issues to larger bench. The ratio of the majority judgments in this case is only that the exclusionary practice of keeping women from the ages …

Centre justifies Article 370 decision in Supreme Court
5 years, 4 months ago

Centre justifies Article 370 decision in Supreme Court

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Centre justified in the Supreme Court on Monday the abrogation of provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the militants and separatist elements, with the support of foreign forces inimical to India, were taking advantage of the situation. The Centre's affidavit said it was observed over the years …

SC Refers Petitions Against Jammu & Kashmir Lockdown To Constitution Bench
5 years, 5 months ago

SC Refers Petitions Against Jammu & Kashmir Lockdown To Constitution Bench

Live Law  

The three judges bench comprising CJI Gogoi, Justices Bobde and Abdul Nazeer on Monday referred the petitions challenging the lockdown measures and communication shut down in Jammu and Kashmir to the Constitution Bench, which has been formed to hear the pleas challenging repeal of J&K special status and the bifurcation of the state.The referred matters include the petition filed. The …

A Harsh Reminder Of ADM Jabalpur Case
5 years, 6 months ago

A Harsh Reminder Of ADM Jabalpur Case

Live Law  

The biggest blow to the people of India was delivered by the Supreme Court of India on April 28, 1976. five-member Constitution Bench delivered its judgment in the Additional District Magistrate,. A While adjourning for two weeks, a writ petition challenging the imposition of restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir, following the abrogation of Article 370, a bench of the top …

India’s next generation reforms must begin in courts
5 years, 9 months ago

India’s next generation reforms must begin in courts

Live Mint  

Last week, eighteen months after the crime, a special court in Pathankot delivered its verdict on the Kathua case. Across India’s subordinate courts --- the first port-of-call for most cases --- more than a third of the 31 million cases have been pending for more than three years. In the High Courts, the pendency is even higher: half of all …

What is a constitution bench?
6 years, 2 months ago

What is a constitution bench?

India Today  

Constitution benches of the Supreme Court have declared privacy a fundamental right, outlawed instant triple talaq, upheld the Aadhaar scheme, made gay sex legal and thrown open Kerala's Sabarimala temple to women of all ages. Article 145 says at least five judges need to hear cases that involve "a substantial question of law as to the interpretation" of the Constitution, …

SC Live-Streaming: True Access to Justice Now a Reality in India
6 years, 5 months ago

SC Live-Streaming: True Access to Justice Now a Reality in India

The Quint  

By permitting live broadcast of decisions, the Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, Justice AM Khanwilkar and Justice DY Chandrachud hopes to bolster public confidence and faith in the rule of law. Their decision is rooted in the right of access to justice, which flows from Article 21 of the Indian Constitution, which gives citizens the …

An Article on J&K
6 years, 7 months ago

An Article on J&K

The Hindu  

As the Supreme Court begins looking into the validity of Article 35A, protests erupted in Jammu and Kashmir against the Article being altered. Article 35A is a provision incorporated in the Constitution through a Presidential Order, and not by parliamentary debate, giving the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature a complete say in deciding who the ‘permanent residents’ of the State …

Supreme Court constitution bench to revisit 12-yr-old verdict on SC/ST quota in government jobs on 3 August
6 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court constitution bench to revisit 12-yr-old verdict on SC/ST quota in government jobs on 3 August

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to pass any interim order against its 12-year-old verdict that had dealt with the application of the ‘creamy layer’ for reservations to SC and ST categories in government job promotions New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to pass any interim order against its 12-year-old verdict that had dealt with the application of …

Breaking: CJI Dipak Misra, Justices Nariman, Chandachud, Khanwilkar And Indu Malhotra To Hear S.377 Case
6 years, 8 months ago

Breaking: CJI Dipak Misra, Justices Nariman, Chandachud, Khanwilkar And Indu Malhotra To Hear S.377 Case

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has announced the constitution of new Constitution Bench consisting of Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A.M Khanwilkar, Justice D Y Chandrachud, Justice R F Nariman and Justice Indu Malhotra. The composition of the earlier Constitution Bench was Chief Justice Dipak Misra, Justice A. K Sikri, Justice A.M Khanwilkar, Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice Ashok Bhushan.From July. …

Five-judge SC bench reserves verdict on petitions challenging constitutional validity of Aadhaar
6 years, 10 months ago

Five-judge SC bench reserves verdict on petitions challenging constitutional validity of Aadhaar

Firstpost  

A five-judge constitution bench of the Supreme Court headed by Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra reserved its judgement on the Aadhaar matter. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Aadhaar and its enabling 2016 law. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra directed …

Breaking: Courts Can Place Reliance On Parliamentary Standing Committee Reports: SC Constitution Bench [Read Judgment]
6 years, 10 months ago

Breaking: Courts Can Place Reliance On Parliamentary Standing Committee Reports: SC Constitution Bench [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

A Five Judge Constitution Bench on Wednesday held that the Courts can rely on Parliamentary Standing Committee Reports.The Constitution Bench comprising the Chief Justice Dipak Misra, and Justices A.K.Sikri, A.M.Khanwilkar, D.Y.Chandrachud and Ashok Bhushan unanimously held that placing reliance on Parliamentary Committee Reports in Court Proceedings does not violate the. A Five Judge Constitution Bench on Wednesday held that the …

Supreme Court sets up five-judge constitution bench to hear petition on impeachment of CJI Dipak Misra
6 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court sets up five-judge constitution bench to hear petition on impeachment of CJI Dipak Misra

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court has set up a constitution bench to hear petition on the impeachment of Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, media reports said. The Supreme Court has set up a constitution bench to hear a petition on the impeachment of Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra on Tuesday, media reports said. In the petition challenging the rejection of …

India's road to Republic: When judiciary had to draw the line which shaped the Constitution
7 years, 1 month ago

India's road to Republic: When judiciary had to draw the line which shaped the Constitution

Firstpost  

Editors Note: As India readies to celebrate its 69th Republic Day on 26 January, this five-part series will examine how India’s Constitution came to be, how it has been contested over the years and what potential challenges lie ahead. The original constitution contained a right to property, this right to property meant that Jawaharlal Nehru’s flagship policy of land reform …

The Radiance Of Justice HR Khanna Looms Over The Supreme Court- A Bright Day For Indian Judiciary
7 years, 2 months ago

The Radiance Of Justice HR Khanna Looms Over The Supreme Court- A Bright Day For Indian Judiciary

Live Law  

In a seemingly dark age where shadows of suspicion are being cast on the independence, integrity and credibility of the high judicial pedestals, the four senior judges of the Supreme Court has emerged today like the radiant sun, announcing courageously to the nation their refusal to let their souls be sold.The revelation through today’s press conference brings in hope to …

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