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A.M. Khanwilkar | From SC to Lokpal

Justice Ajay Khanwilkar's judicial career, from the Supreme Court to Lokpal Chairperson, is marked by significant legal decisions and controversies.

The Hindu · Mar 2, 2024

Supreme Court rejects plea to ‘digitally monitor’ MPs, MLAs

Supreme Court rejects petition for digital monitoring of lawmakers, emphasizing privacy and democratic legislative process.

The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024

SC dismisses Vedanta plea to reopen Thoothukudi copper plant, upholds poeple’s right to health

Supreme Court dismisses Vedanta's plea to reopen Thoothukudi plant, upholding Tamil Nadu's environmental protection measures.

The Hindu · Feb 29, 2024

Chandigarh mayoral polls: SC slams returning officer, calls for ballot papers

The SC on Monday ordered that the ballot papers and video that have been taken into custody by the Registrar General of Punjab and Haryana HC according to its order, be produced before the apex court on February 20 at 2 pm. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 19, 2024

From quid pro quo to proportionality: 5 takeaways from the electoral bonds verdict

The Supreme Court has struck down the Narendra Modi government’s electoral bonds scheme as “unconstitutional” in two separate judgments. It has asked the State Bank of India to submit the details of these bonds to the Election Commission of India which should publish it on its website by March 31.  

Newslaundry · Feb 15, 2024

SC to deliver verdict on validity of electoral bonds scheme

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Thursday on a batch of petitions challenging the validity of the electoral bonds scheme. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 15, 2024

Supreme Court proposes expert panel to evaluate concerns, conditions for consent to Vedanta plant to operate in Thoothukudi

The copper smelting plant was permanently shut down on the orders of the Tamil Nadu government six years ago on grounds of pollution.

The Hindu · Feb 14, 2024

Supreme Court collegium recommends transfer of three High Court judges

The SC collegium has recommended the transfer of three judges">High Court judges- Calcutta HC's Justice Moushumi Bhattacharya, Kerala HC's Justice Anu Sivaraman and Madhya Pradesh HC's Justice Sujoy Paul from the respective courts to other HC. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 14, 2024

SC to hear on maintainability of UBT plea against Speaker’s ruling in Shiv Sena dispute

Appearing before a three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sunil Prabhu, submitted that the petition needed to be heard urgently.

The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024

SC rejects PIL against appointment of deputy CMs

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL challenging the practice of appointing Deputy Chief Ministers in States, saying the post does not breach the constitutional provisions. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 12, 2024