Tag: Supreme Court

NEP Row: Tamil Nadu govt moves SC against Centre for withholding funds

The state government, led by CM MK Stalin, has also asked the apex court for a declaration that the National Educational Policy, 2020 and the PM SHRI Schools Scheme are not binding on Tamil Nadu.

May 21, 2025

President Murmu Challenges Supreme Court Verdict on Deadlines for Governor, Seeks Constitutional Clarity

She also raised concerns over the scope of Article 142, which empowers the Court to pass any order to ensure “complete justice.”

May 15, 2025

Justice Bhushan R. Gavai Sworn in as 52nd Chief Justice of India, Makes History as First Buddhist CJI

Justice Gavai has made history on multiple fronts: he is the first Buddhist to assume the post and only the second CJI from the Dalit community, after Justice K.G. Balakrishnan in 2007.

May 14, 2025

“No Mixed Feelings, Just Happiness”: Justice Sanjiv Khanna Bids Farewell as 51st Chief Justice of India

Known for his composed demeanor and commitment to judicial ethics, Justice Khanna addressed the perception of him as a “conservative” or “by the book” judge.

May 14, 2025

Major Transparency Step: 21 of 33 Supreme Court Judges, Including CJI, Disclose Assets Publicly

Among those who have already disclosed their assets are the three senior-most judges next in line to assume the role of Chief Justice in the future.

May 6, 2025

Supreme Court’s Interim Order on Waqf Act a “Tight Slap” to Centre, Says Congress MP Chamala

The Supreme Court has directed that there will be no non-Muslim member in the Waqf Board until the next hearing.

April 18, 2025

Centre Seeks One Week to Respond on Waqf Act as Supreme Court Refuses Total Stay, Maintains Status Quo

The court made it clear that existing Waqf properties, whether notified or registered based on user, would not be de-notified during the proceedings.

April 17, 2025

Fatwa Issued Against TVK Chief Vijay Over Iftar Party, Amid Supreme Court Row on Waqf Act

The fatwa controversy coincides with Vijay’s legal challenge to the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, currently under scrutiny in the Supreme Court of India.

April 17, 2025

Support Grows for Waqf (Amendment) Act in Supreme Court Amid Legal Challenges

The applications were submitted by Satish Kumar Aggarwal, a member of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha, and Vishnu Gupta, National President of Hindu Sena.

April 10, 2025

Supreme Court to Hear Challenges to Controversial Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 on April 16

The Central Government has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court to ensure that it is heard before any adverse order is passed in the matter.

April 10, 2025