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Adani-Hindenburg: May grant Sebi a three-month extension for probe, says SC

In April, Sebi moved the SC and sought a six-month extension to complete its probe

L-G should act on aid, advice of govt, says SC in nomination of MCD members

The Supreme Court Friday observed the lieutenant governor has to act on the aid and advice of the council of ministers of the Delhi government in nominating 10 aldermen to the MCD, a day after it substantially clipped the wings of the Centre's point man in running day-to-day administration of the national capital. The top court, which was hearing a petition filed by the AAP government challenging the nominations to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), meanwhile, permitted the counsel for the office of the lieutenant governor to withdraw the earlier reply in the wake of the SC's judgement holding that the LG has to act as per the aid and advice of the council of ministers. A five-judge Constitution bench on Thursday held that the Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over all but three services public order, police and land. Why don't you (Additional Solicitor General Sanjay Jain, appearing for the office of the LG) advice the LG that he cannot nominate members

'Illegal' promotion of 68 Gujarat lower judicial officers stayed by SC

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the promotion of 68 Gujarat lower judicial officers, including Surat Chief Judicial Magistrate Harish Hasmukhbhai Varma who had convicted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case. A bench comprising Justices M R Shah and C T Ravikumar said as per the Gujarat State Judicial Service Rules 2005, which was amended in 2011, the promotions must be made on principle of merit-cum-seniority and on passing a suitability test. "We are more than satisfied that the impugned list issued by the high court and the subsequent order issued by the state government granting promotion to district judges are illegal and contrary to the decision of this court.The same are, therefore, not sustainable," the bench said. "We stay the implementation of the promotion list. Respective promotees are sent to their original post which they were holding prior to their promotion," it said. The top court passed an interim order staying the promotions and directed that the .

Delhi govt moves SC saying Centre not initiating transfer of services secy

The Kejriwal government removed the Secretary of the Delhi government's Services department on Thursday evening

Adani shortseller saga probe to test Sebi, SC check on the rich & powerful

With PM largely silent on the controversy despite attacks from opposition, these investigations are most significant way India can signal to investors that it is willing to scrutinize its largest firm

Political party, legislature party not the same, former appoints whip: SC

"In a contentious situation such as this, the Speaker should have conducted an independent inquiry based on the rules and regulations of political party to identify whip authorised by the Shiv Sena

SC verdict will prevent BJP-LG's dictatorial nexus: AAP's Sanjay Singh

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday said the Supreme Court verdict on the Centre-Delhi government row will prevent the "BJP-LG's dictatorial nexus" from strangling democracy. In a huge victory for the ruling AAP dispensation in its festering feud with the Union government, the apex court on Thursday ruled that the Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over administration of services except for public order, police and land. Addressing a press conference, Singh said, "The landmark decision marks a significant milestone in the pursuit of effective governance in Delhi." While clarifying that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's battle was never personal, he said it represented a fight against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which sought to punish the 2 crore citizens of Delhi for democratically electing a party and leader of their choice. Singh highlighted how the Centre's response to the people of Delhi electing Kejriwal and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has been to

SC directions to benefit electricity consumers

The strictures passed by the highest court for preventing needless litigation should end up making electricity more affordable

Delhi govt, not LG, has power on administration of services: Supreme Court

Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who argued the case for the petitioners, said the verdict was a slap on the antics of the BJP

Supreme Court rules in favour of Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi govt vs L-G case

In the Delhi government vs L-G case, the court said, Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over the administration of services except for public order, police, and land

SC verdict on Centre-Delhi services triggers meme fest on social media

The Supreme Court's verdict on the contentious Centre-Delhi services matter has triggered a flood of memes on social media with several netizens sharing posters, video clips, and images from popular films like 'Lagaan' and 'Nayak' along with humour-laced captions eliciting mirth and chuckles. In a major win for the AAP government, the apex court on Thursday, in a unanimous verdict, ruled that the Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over services except for public order, police, and land. An hour after the verdict, the AAP's Twitter handle shared a video clip of a scene from the climax of the 2001 Aamir Khan-starrer film 'Lagaan' wherein the main protagonist 'Bhuvan' takes a ragtag team of natives to victory in a cricket match against British players. "Finally, 'hum jeet gaye'," the Kejriwal-led party tweeted along with the clip, echoing the line from the movie. The party also ran a hashtag '#KejriwalJeetGaya' and shared video snippets of his old speeches. In one

Centre must work within boundaries of basic structure of Constitution: SC

The Supreme Court Thursday said the Centre must exercise its powers within the boundaries created by the Constitution and the Delhi government be allowed to function in its domain, saying the principles of democracy and federalism are essential features and form part of the basic structure. The significant observations were made by a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud in the judgement holding that the Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over administration of services except for public order, police and land. The Union of India must exercise its powers within the boundaries created by the Constitution. NCTD having a sui generis (unique) federal model, must be allowed to function in the domain charted for it by the Constitution, said the judgement on the issue of a festering feud over services between the ruling AAP dispensation and the Centre. The top court observed that though the National Capital territory of Delhi (NCTD) could

SC reserves judgment on pleas seeking sanction for same sex marriage

It stressed that the legislature has the wherewithal to regulate the fallout and the court will not be able to foresee, envisage, comprehend, and thereafter deal with the fallout of that declaration

L-G bound by aid and advice of council of ministers of Delhi govt: SC

The lieutenant governor is bound by the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers of National Capital Territory of Delhi in matters within the legislative scope of the national capital, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said the term administration with regard to powers of the lieutenant governor cannot be understood as the entire administration of Delhi. Delineating the boundary of powers of the LG, the bench, which also comprised Justices M R Shah, Krishna Murari, Hima Kohli and P S Narasimha, said he may act in his discretion only in two classes of matters. Firstly, where the matter deals with issues which are beyond the powers of the Legislative Assembly and where the President has delegated the powers and functions to the Lieutenant Governor in relation to such matter; and secondly, matters which by law require him to act in his discretion or where he is exercising judicial or quasi-judicial functions,

Centre, Delhi government need to cooperate with each other, says SC

The Centre and the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCTD) government share a unique federal relationship and they need to cooperate with each other to enhance the spirit of federalism and democracy, the Supreme Court said on Thursday. Observing that NCTD is not subsumed in the unit of the Union merely because it is not a State', a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud said principles of federalism and democracy are interlinked and work together in synergy to secure to all citizens justice, liberty, equality and dignity and to promote fraternity among them. The people's choice of government is linked with the capability of that government to make decisions for their welfare, it said. "In the spirit of cooperative federalism, the Union of India must exercise its powers within the boundaries created by the Constitution. NCTD, having a sui generis (unique) federal model, must be allowed to function in the domain charted for it by the Constitution. "T

Exercise of discretion not in accordance with law: SC chides Maha ex-Guv

The top court said the Governor cannot exercise a power that is not conferred on him by the Constitution or a law made under it

AAP calls SC verdict on services row 'tight slap' on mission to topple govt

The AAP on Thursday termed the Supreme Court's verdict on the Centre-Delhi services row a "tight slap" on the mission to topple governments through "unconstitutional ways" while Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the judgment will ensure increased pace of development. The chief minister also expressed his "heartfelt thanks" to the Supreme Court for "doing justice to the people of Delhi". Following the top court verdict, Kejriwal has called a meeting with his cabinet ministers. In a unanimous verdict, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over services. Welcoming the verdict, the AAP said in a tweet in Hindi, "The elected government will have the power of transfer-posting of officers. Officers will work only through the elected government." The Lt Governor will have no power over the officers to stop the work of the people of Delhi, the party said. Gopal Rai, the state convener of the AAP's Delhi unit, said at a press .

SC faults Maha governor and speaker, but won't restore Thackeray govt

Devendra Fadnavis expresses satisfaction at judgment; Uddhav Thackeray asks Chief Minister Shinde to quit

In a victory for AAP, SC says the Delhi govt has control over services

Delhi vs Centre case: L-G shall exercise powers under the administrative role as entrusted by the President, said the Supreme Court

ED summons Jayant Patil ahead of SC verdict; Maha minister says coincidence

Maharashtra minister Uday Samant on Thursday said it is a merely a coincidence that state NCP president Jayant Patil has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case ahead of the Supreme Court's verdict on petitions pertaining to the 2022 political crisis in the state. The ED has summoned 61-year-old MLA Patil, the former state finance and home minister, for questioning on Friday in a money laundering case linked to alleged financial irregularities in the now bankrupt IL&FS, as per official sources. The Supreme Court will pronounce its verdict on Thursday on a clutch of cross-petitions filed by the Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions of the Shiv Sena pertaining to the 2022 Maharashtra political crisis. Asked about Patil getting summons from the ED ahead of the SC verdict, state Industries Minister Samant told reporters, It is merely a coincidence." Seven-term legislator Patil has been asked to depose before the ED here on ...