The Latest Breaking News from Chandrachud

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In the last episode of Hafta, in the section about US elections, I did not hear anything about one very important issue because of which Trump might have won and that was the damage done by woke. Damaging artwork, blocking highways, inventing pronouns and all the other self-damage done by…

An article published by Newslaundry on December 28, 2023 – titled “The gap he maintained: The dichotomy between CJI Chandrachud’s words and deeds in 2023” – which can, at best, be described as misplaced outrage, has led me to pen my thoughts in response. 

SC: President's actions during State emergency open to judicial scrutiny; must have reasonable nexus with object sought to be achieved. Onus on petitioner to prima facie establish mala fide or extraneous exercise of power; onus shifts to Centre to justify if prima facie case made out.

SC dismisses petitions of TN Minister, wife challenging suo motu proceedings initiated by Madras HC judge against transfer of their trial and acquittal in a disproportionate assets case. CJ Chandrachud hailed Justice Venkatesh for his judicial action, saying "Thank god for our judicial institution we have judges like Justice Anand…

India’s LGBTQ+ community has threatened to restart a campaign after the Supreme Court declined legal recognition to same-sex marriage and asked parliament to legislate on the issue.

SC slams Speaker for reducing anti-defection proceedings against CM Shinde to a "charade". Gives Speaker two months to decide proceedings before next elections. SC holds Speaker accountable as election tribunal, gives him opportunity till Oct 16 to set out time schedule. Warns of peremptory order if not done.

With a seven-judge Constitution Bench set to hear on October 12 a batch of petitions challenging the Centre’s use of the money bill route to pass key legislations, we look at how the reference came to be made

Govt, J&K admin & respondents inform SC: NC leader Lone raised "Pakistan Zindabad" slogans in J&K Assembly & supported secessionist forces. SG Mehta demands Lone file affidavit pledging allegiance to Indian Constitution & urges SC to act to prevent others from doing same.