Aastha Pareek On October 21, the Supreme Court of India dismissed a plea to replace the term “Hindutva” with “Bharatiya Samvidhanatva” (Indian Constitutionalism) in political discourse. The petitioners argued that ‘Hindutva‘ undermines India’s secular ethos and promotes cultural exclusivity, while Read more
Aastha Pareek On Friday, October 18, the Supreme Court of India stayed a judgment passed by a High Court, which had refused to quash a criminal case filed against a person accused of calling Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge “ayogya” (meaning Read more
Rehan Khan On October 17, 2024, the Supreme Court of India delivered its long-awaited judgment on the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955. Justice J.B. Pardiwala, in a dissenting opinion, raised significant concerns about the provision, Read more
Rehan Khan On 17th October, the Supreme Court of India initiated hearings on a significant batch of petitions aimed at addressing the criminalization of marital rape. The petitions challenge the constitutionality of Exception 2 to Section 375 of the Indian Read more
Aastha Pareek The issue of illegal migration has long posed significant challenges to the security, economy, and social fabric of border states. In recent years, these challenges have only intensified, with increasing pressure on local governments to address the associated Read more
Aarohi Girish Dhumale On 17th October, 2024, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of The Citizenship Act, 1955. A five-judge bench comprising the Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, Justice Surya Kant, Justice J. B. Pardiwala, Justice M. Read more
Aastha Pareek The role of civic police volunteers has become increasingly significant in maintaining public order and assisting regular law enforcement in many states. Their recruitment, duties, and regulation have raised important legal questions, particularly regarding transparency, legality, and accountability. Read more
Rehan Khan In keeping with the long-standing convention, Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, who is set to retire on November 10, 2024, has recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna, the second-most senior judge of the Supreme Court, as his successor. Read more
Aarohi Girish Dhumale On 16th October, 2024, a new statue of Lady Justice was unveiled at the Supreme Court, marking a progressive transition towards a new era of justice. The new statue in the Supreme Court judges’ library was commissioned Read more
Rehan Khan On 16th October, a new statue of Lady Justice was installed at the Supreme Court of India, marking a significant departure from traditional representations. The statue, commissioned by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, replaces the blindfold and sword with Read more