DY Chandrachud: News
Sikkim High Court introduces menstrual leave policy for women
The Sikkim High Court has introduced a menstrual leave policy for its female staff in the registry.
SC seeks ECI's response on what happens if NOTA wins
The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI), seeking clarification on the procedure when "None Of The Above" (NOTA) receives the majority of votes in a constituency.
Services row: SC to consider listing plea of Delhi government
The Supreme Court on Friday told the Delhi government that it will consider listing its appeal challenging the Centre's law establishing pre-eminence of the lieutenant governor over the elected dispensation in controlling services in the capital.
Enactment of 3 criminal bills shows India is changing: CJI
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud has praised the enactment of three new criminal laws, terming it a clear sign of India's progress.
21 ex-judges write to CJI about attempts to 'undermine judiciary'
A group of 21 retired judges have written a letter to Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, expressing concern about increasing attempts by "certain factions" to "destabilize the judiciary."
In setback for Kejriwal, SC won't hear his plea today
The Supreme Court refused to hear Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's petition against his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy on Wednesday.
After Delhi HC rejects plea, Kejriwal moves SC against arrest
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved the Supreme Court challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.
Law on civil unions between queer couples in Congress manifesto
The Congress on Friday released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
PM Modi reacts to lawyers' letter to CJI Chandrachud
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has issued a response to a letter penned by over 600 lawyers from across India, which was addressed to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud.
'Political pressure threat to judiciary': 600 lawyers write to CJI
More than 600 lawyers have written a letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud expressing their concerns about attempts by a certain group to manipulate the judiciary.
Tamil Nadu governor defying SC, concerned about his conduct: CJI
The Supreme Court has voiced serious concerns regarding Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's decision not to reappoint Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader K Ponmudi as a minister, despite a stay on his conviction by it.
Supreme Court to review PIL against election freebies
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the practice of political parties offering freebies during election campaigns.
'Don't be selective': SC slams SBI over electoral bonds data
The Supreme Court pulled up the State Bank of India again on Monday directing it to disclose "full details" related to electoral bonds received by political parties without being "selective."
Disclose electoral bonds' details by tomorrow: SC reprimands SBI
The Supreme Court (SC) pulled up the State Bank of India (SBI) on Monday for not complying with its order and missing the March 6 deadline for disclosing electoral bond donor details to the Election Commission.
Electoral bonds case: Supreme Court to hear SBI's request today
The Supreme Court (SC) will hear a plea from the State Bank of India (SBI) seeking more time to file information on electoral bonds on Monday.
Kharge slams SBI's plea seeking time for electoral bond data
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of using the State Bank of India (SBI) to hide its alleged "dubious dealings" concerning electoral bonds.
SC pulls up Udhayanidhi Stalin for remarks against Sanatan Dharma
The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up Tamil Nadu minister and Dravida Munnetra Kazhighan (DMK) leader Udhayanidhi Stalin for his remarks against Sanatan Dharma last year.
SC orders AAP to vacate Delhi headquarters by June 15
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to vacate its party headquarters in Delhi's Rouse Avenue by June 15, calling it an "encroachment."
No immunity to MLAs, MPs in bribe-for-vote cases: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday said an MP or MLA cannot claim immunity from prosecution on charges of bribery in connection with casting a vote or making a speech in the legislature.
SC to hear plea against temple restoration at Gyanvapi site
The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear the Gyanvapi Mosque committee's appeal against an Allahabad High Court ruling on the validity of lawsuits for the "restoration" of a temple.
AAP candidate 'validly elected' mayor: SC on Chandigarh mayoral polls
In a big win for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the Supreme Court on Tuesday declared its candidate Kuldeep Kumar as the "validly elected" mayor of Chandigarh.
Chandigarh vote-count row: SC to examine ballot papers today
The Supreme Court will on Tuesday examine ballot papers of the Chandigarh mayoral election, amid allegations of "horse-trading" and a controversial win for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Sandeshkhali violence: SC stays Parliament panel action against Bengal officers
The Supreme Court on Monday paused the Lok Sabha Privileges Committee's proceedings against top Bengal government officials, including Chief Secretary Bhagwati Prasad Gopalika and Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar.
Chandigarh poll officer must be prosecuted: SC on vote-count row
The Supreme Court has ordered the production of ballot papers and the video recording of the counting of votes in the Chandigarh mayoral polls by 2:00pm on Tuesday.
Chandigarh mayor resigns before SC hearing; 3 AAP councilors quit
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Manoj Sonkar resigned from the post of Chandigarh mayor on Sunday, citing "moral grounds."
SC asks SBI to stop issuing electoral bonds 'immediately'
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme (EBS), calling it "unconstitutional."
SC strikes down Electoral Bonds Scheme, calls it 'unconstitutional'
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the Electoral Bonds Scheme (EBS) for political funding, saying that it violates the citizens' right to information.
Farmers' protest: Delhi government refuses to convert stadium into jail
The Delhi government, led by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Tuesday rejected the Centre's proposal to turn the Bawana Stadium into a "temporary jail" for farmers.
No elections in J&K before Lok Sabha polls, says report
Elections in Jammu and Kashmir for panchayats, urban local bodies (ULB), and the legislative assembly are expected to be held after the Lok Sabha elections later this year, The Indian Express reported, citing sources.
Indian courts prioritize marriage over individual: CJI DY Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, on Sunday, opined that Indian courts have often prioritized marriage over individual rights.
UP judge seeks permission to 'end life,' CJI demands report
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has demanded a status report after a woman judge accused a senior judge of sexual harassment in an open letter and requested permission to kill herself.
'Beacon of hope': Modi after SC upholds Article 370 abrogation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court (SC) verdict upholding the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
SC upholds Article 370 abrogation; J&K elections by September 2024
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld Article 370's abrogation by the Centre in August 2019 as Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud noted it was a temporary provision.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha's Rajya Sabha suspension revoked
The Rajya Sabha on Monday revoked the suspension of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha from the Upper House.
SC may hear pleas challenging marriage equality verdict on Tuesday
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a batch of petitions seeking a review of its October 17 verdict denying legal recognition to same-sex marriage on November 28.
Supreme Court questions Tamil Nadu governor's delay in passing bills
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday criticized Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi over the delay in his granting assent to bills sent by the state government pending since January 2020.
ECI reminds parties to furnish electoral bond details by tomorrow
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday reminded all political parties to furnish information regarding the donations they acquired through electoral bonds by 5:00pm on Wednesday.
Playing with fire: SC slams Punjab governor for delaying bills
The Supreme Court on Friday slammed Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit for failing to give assent to bills passed by the Punjab Assembly, warning that he was "playing with fire."
SC upholds key IBC provisions on RP role and moratorium
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, upheld provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016, relating to the appointment of a resolution professional (RP), the adjudicatory process, and the interim moratorium.
Heeralal Samariya sworn in as chief information commissioner of India
Senior bureaucrat and Information Commissioner Heeralal Samariya was on Monday sworn in as the chief of the Central Information Commission (CIC) by President Droupadi Murmu.