SC pushes for full strength, rejects rethink on new judges
Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the names of two judges to the apex court and rejected the government’s disapproval to the elevation of two others as top court judges.
How EC evolved, what rules it follows in case of disagreement
Recently role of ECI have been in light related violation of Model Code of Conduct during election campaign.
Anti-Defection Law
Supreme Court stays disqualification proceedings against three AIADMK MLAs.
The challenge for EC in Telangana’s Nizamabad, why it sets a precedent
EC faced with an unprecedented 185 candidates in Nizamabad which was more than most Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) can handle.
SC view on foreigner’s detention defies constitutional obligations
A rights body has said the apex court’s remark on the detention of ‘foreigners’ in Assam was unfortunate and flies in the face of India’s constitutional and international obligations.
High Security Registration Plates
The National Informatics Centre (NIC) blocked access to the Transport Mission Mode Project’s pan-India application ‘Vahan’ for vehicle registration on a directive of the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
What Madras HC suggested on age of consent & age gap, and the implications
Madras High Court made two significant suggestions while acquitting a young accused of sexual assault charges under the POCSO Act
Puducherry L-G cannot interfere with administration, rules HC
The Madras High Court has that the Lieutenant-Governor (L-G) of Puducherry could not interfere with the day-to-day administration of the Union Territory when an elected government was in place.
Delhi HC lifts Centre’s curbs on GI tag for basmati rice
The Delhi High Court has struck down the decision of the Central government restricting the famously aromatic basmati rice production to only seven States in the Indo-Gangetic plains.
Khasi ‘kingdoms’ to revisit 1947 agreements
A federation of 25 Himas or Khasi kingdoms that have a cosmetic existence today, plan to revisit the 1948 agreements that made present-day Meghalaya a part of India.