Ordinance to up SC judges from 33 to 37 promulgated President promulgated ordinance to increase Supreme Court judges' strength from 33 to 37, bringing the total to 38 including the CJI. This move aims to address the mounting pendency of over 90,000 cases before the apex court. The ordinance will be presented for replacement by a bill in the upcoming monsoon session. #CJI #Supreme_Court #President #Supreme #promulgated_President #President_promulgated #increase_Supreme #judges'_strength #Court_judges' #promulgated_ordinance
'Why this show off of independence?’: Supreme Court flags CEC appointment mechanism The Supreme Court questioned the current selection process for Election Commissioners. It raised concerns about a cabinet minister being part of the panel. The court noted this could lead to a 2:1 majority favoring the Prime Minister. It suggested an independent process is crucial for upholding democracy and public confidence in the Election Commission's impartiality. #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court_questioned #Court_flags #Election_Commissioners #CEC_appointment #flags_CEC #appointment_mechanism #current_selection #Commissioners
'One can wake up a Hindu, have lunch as a Muslim and go to sleep as a Christian', this argument from rationalists could lead to absurdity: SC A rationalist group presented a novel argument in the Supreme Court. They stated Article 25 of the Constitution permits individuals to change their religious affiliation throughout the day. This interpretation sparked debate among the judges. The court considered the implications of such freedom on religious practices and traditions. The discussion highlighted the balance between individual conscience and established religious customs. #Hindu #Christian #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Muslim #rationalist_group #group_presented #argument #stated_Article #Constitution_permits
Even Mahabharat would pale: Supreme Court on Kapur spat A protracted property dispute between Sunjay Kapur's mother and wife has prompted the Supreme Court to appoint former CJI D Y Chandrachud as mediator. The apex court noted the legal battle's intensity, comparing it to the Mahabharat. A fresh plea alleges circumvention of a previous order, with the court set to hear the matter further. #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court #Sunjay_Kapur #Sunjay #Kapur #Kapur_spat #Kapur_mother #protracted_property #property_dispute
'People's will through lawmakers can bring religious reforms': Supreme Court Constitutional courts should be extremely reluctant to alter religious practices, a nine-judge Supreme Court bench cautioned. Only the will of the people, expressed through elected representatives in Parliament and assemblies, can bring about reforms in religious customs. The court emphasized that it's impossible to scrutinize every religious practice. #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court #nine-judge_Supreme #Court_bench #Court_Constitutional #Constitutional_courts #bench_cautioned #extremely_reluctant #Constitutional
Railways staring at higher electricity costs after Supreme Court rules it qualifies as ‘consumer’ Indian Railways faces increased electricity costs following a Supreme Court ruling. The court declared the national transporter a "consumer" under the Electricity Act, making it liable for cross-subsidy and additional surcharges on open access power. This decision impacts the railways' operating ratio and power procurement expenses, overturning previous exemptions. #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court_ruling #Court_rules #Indian_Railways #consumer’_Indian #electricity_costs #Railways_staring #Railways_faces #faces_increased
We do not express opinion on correctness of arrest or non-arrest: Supreme Court The Supreme Court emphasized its reluctance to direct arrests, prioritizing evidence collection and witness protection. While monitoring investigations, the bench declined to comment on the merits of the Anil Ambani Group (ADAG) case, citing past collateral damage to reputations. The CBI has filed nine FIRs totaling Rs 27,337 crore against ADAG entities. #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court #Ambani_Group #Court_emphasized #prioritizing_evidence #witness_protection #direct_arrests #express_opinion #evidence_collection
Supreme Court turns down scamster's plea to club FIRs The Supreme Court refused to consolidate multiple FIRs against Sameer Agrawal, accused of defrauding thousands of investors of Rs 10,000 crore and fleeing to Dubai. The court emphasized a victim-centric approach, stating that each instance of cheating warrants an independent FIR. It suggested considering consolidation only if duped investors collectively petitioned, and if Agrawal deposits the full refund amount. #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court_refused #Sameer_Agrawal #scamster_plea #consolidate_multiple #defrauding_thousands #Court_turns #club_FIRs #multiple_FIRs
Murder, abetment accused can't inherit victim's property: Supreme Court The Supreme Court has ruled that individuals accused of murder or abetting murder cannot inherit property from their victims. This disqualification applies to both wills and intestate succession, even if a trial is ongoing. The court emphasized that no one should profit from their own wrongdoing, citing principles of justice and public policy. #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court #Murder #abetment_accused #individuals_accused #abetting_murder #inherit_victim #victim_property #inherit_property
Wish judges appointed as speedily as ECs, says Supreme Court #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court #ECs #judges_appointed
Parsi woman in Supreme Court over religion loss order #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Parsi_woman #loss_order #religion_loss
Original Sabarimala PIL should’ve been binned: Supreme Court #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court #Sabarimala_PIL #Original_Sabarimala
Number of Supreme Court judges to rise from 34 to 38 #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court #Court_judges #Number
Centre strengthens Supreme Court: Number of judges to be increased from 33 to 37 The PM Modi-chaired Cabinet meeting approved the proposal for introducing The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026 in Parliament to amend The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956 for increasing the number. The Constitution leaves the size of the Supreme Court open-ended. Article 124(1) provides for a Chief Justice of India and permits Parliament to determine the number of other judges through legislation. #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court #Cabinet_meeting #Amendment_Bill #Modi-chaired_Cabinet #strengthens_Supreme #Centre_strengthens #Number #meeting_approved
You can't force 15-year-old to become mom, Supreme Court tells AIIMS 'Parents' Word Will Be Final On 30-Week MTP' #Supreme_Court #AIIMS #Supreme #Parents'_Word #MTP
'Imagine the pain, humiliation': Supreme Court urges Centre to allow abortion beyond 20 weeks for rape survivors The Supreme Court urged the Centre to consider amending laws to allow rape survivors to terminate pregnancies beyond 20 weeks, emphasizing no time limit in such cases. The bench highlighted the lifelong trauma for a child survivor and the need for the decision to rest with the survivor and her parents, with AIIMS offering counsel. #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Centre #Court #urges_Centre #Court_urges #rape_survivors #amending_laws #terminate_pregnancies #time_limit
Judiciary can’t interfere in devotees’ sacrosanct right to manner of worship, says Supreme Court #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court #n’t_interfere #devotees’_sacrosanct
Women entry in Sabarimala: Supreme Court says it won’t rely on ‘WhatsApp University’ in religious freedom cases The Supreme Court, while hearing a case on gender discrimination in temples, cautioned against relying on information from 'WhatsApp University.' A nine-judge bench, led by the Chief Justice, emphasized that while eminent authors' views are respected, personal opinions are not sufficient for judicial decisions. The court acknowledged the difficulty in defining essential religious practices. #Supreme_Court #Chief_Justice #Supreme #WhatsApp #gender_discrimination #Sabarimala #WhatsApp_University #Women_entry #n’t_rely #freedom_cases
Petition in Supreme Court flags ‘erasure’ of trans men in new law #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court #Court_flags #trans_men
'No grounds to review': Supreme Court rejects Umar Khalid's plea against denial of bail in Delhi riots case The Supreme Court has dismissed student activist Umar Khalid's review plea seeking bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case. The court previously denied him bail, stating that prolonged detention alone isn't a reason for release. Khalid faces charges under the stringent UAPA. This decision upholds the earlier ruling, impacting his ongoing legal battle. #Delhi #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Delhi_riots #riots_case #Umar_Khalid #rejects_Umar #activist_Umar #Umar #Court_rejects
