At a Supreme Court Bar Association event on the eve of Constitution Day, Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud reiterates the need for stakeholders to sort out disagreements between Bench, Bar and Executive,
Over the years chief justices have reiterated their faith in the spirit and values of the Constitution. India Legal takes a look at the faith reposed on the Indian Constitution by the present and former chief justices.
Amid a spate of incidents of attacks on humans by pet dogs, Noida and Gurugram have introduced policies to curb the menace, including banning of certain breeds and hefty fines on pet owners.
Gangster Ejaz Lakdawala’s attempt to get a mosquito net in jail was rejected by the sessions court. But various judgments have reiterated that prisoners cannot be robbed of their right to live with dignity.
In a proposal to make India’s financial system resistant to climate-connected risks and assist Regulated Entities to deal with matters of a warming planet, the Reserve Bank of India is mulling over potential rules and regulations.
Courts have generally given preference to the convenience of the wife while deciding transfer petitions. However, in some cases, courts have said that the main consideration must be the requirement of justice.
The centre has again sought time from the Court to decide on demands to grant minority status to Hindus in states where their numbers are less than other communities. It said that the matter was sensitive.
The Telangana government is the latest state to withdraw general consent given to the Central Bureau of Investigation to allow the agency to probe cases. This follows a pattern in several non-BJP ruled states.
In its objective towards a progressive society, the Supreme Court of India has once again given a verdict that will go a long way towards ensuring a better and more egalitarian society for India.