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Delhi v Centre and Shiv Sena cases: Supreme Court to announce verdict today

The verdict will be announced by a five-judge Constitution Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud

Bench to deliver verdict in Delhi govt vs L-G, Maharashtra dispute tomorrow

Tomorrow we have two Constitution Bench judgments to deliver, said CJI

Shinde will continue to be Maharashtra CM: Fadnavis ahead of SC's verdict

Eknath Shinde will continue to be the chief minister of Maharashtra and the next elections will be contested under his leadership, Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis said on Wednesday. His comments came as political circles in the state are on the edge a day ahead of the verdict of the Supreme Court on petitions pertaining to the 2022 Shiv Sena-centric political crisis, caused by Shinde's revolt against Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena. Queried on whether Shinde will step down from his post in the event of an adverse ruling regarding the disqualification of 16 MLAs of his camp, Fadnavis said this discussion has no meaning. "I am sorry to use the word but it is an arena of idiots. I am telling you that Eknath Shinde will remain the chief minister and we will contest the next elections under his leadership. Why would Shinde submit his resignation? There is no need to indulge in any kind of speculation. What mistakes he had made? Fadnavis asked. A five-judge SC constitution bench headed by Ch

SC dismisses CJI's plea seeking recusal from hearing same-sex marriage case

From hearing pleas over validation in the same-sex marriage case to dismissing DY Chandrachud's application seeking recusal from hearing same-sex marriage plea, here are some of the important cases

Supreme Court Bar Association expresses concern over Manipur violence

The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) expressed concern on Wednesday over the recent ethnic violence that rocked Manipur, leaving at least 60 people dead. The executive committee of the SCBA, at its meeting held on Wednesday, unanimously voiced its concern over the incidents of violence in the northeastern state and expressed solidarity with the victims. "Supreme Court Bar Association is in touch with the High Court Bar Association of Manipur and would extend financial assistance as and when required," a release issued by the bar body read. Concerned over the huge loss of lives and property, the top court had asked the Centre and the Manipur government on Monday to step up the relief-and-rehabilitation efforts for those hit by the ethnic violence, besides protecting places of worship, many of which were targeted during the mayhem. At least 60 people have been killed in the clashes between the tribals living in the Manipur hills and the majority Meitei community residing in the .

May not be right course: Govt on SC's hint at same-sex marriage declaration

Centre told Supreme Court that court's hinting at a possibility of declaration being made something less than marriage but something more than the present status may not be correct course of action

Several states oppose validation for same-sex marriage: Centre tells SC

The Centre Wednesday told the Supreme Court it has received responses from seven states on the issue of same-sex marriage and the governments of Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Assam have opposed the petitioners' contention seeking legal validation for such wedlock. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, told a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud that states like Manipur, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Sikkim have said the issue needed a "very intense and expansive debate" and they would not be able to submit their responses immediately. The Centre had, in an affidavit filed in the apex court earlier, said it had issued a letter on April 18 to all states inviting comments and views on the "seminal issue" raised in these petitions. "At the outset, I had said that we have written letters to the state governments. There are seven responses, I am not reading them, from Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Assam, Sikkim

SC rejects plea seeking recusal of CJI from petitions on same-sex marriage

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed an application seeking the recusal of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud from hearing the pleas relating to legal validation for same-sex marriages. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by the CJI was hearing the arguments for the ninth day on these pleas. One Anson Thomas, who appeared virtually, referred to his letters sent to the CJI on March 13 and April 17 and said Justice Chandrachud should recuse himself in this particular matter. "Thank you Mr. Thomas, application rejected," said the CJI, who was heading the bench which also comprised justices S K Kaul, S R Bhat, Hima Kohli and P S Narasimha. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, who was present in the court during the hearing, objected to the submissions made seeking recusal of the CJI. "I have an objection to this (seeking recusal of CJI), leave it at that my lords...," Mehta said, adding, "I object, since he has made these submissions." The hearing in the matter is underway.

Laws permit individual to adopt child: Supreme Court on same-sex marriage

SC said that "we have gone beyond motherhood and into parenthood and there are single parents too", adding that laws permit individual to adopt child irrespective of one's marital status

Marriage equality: No bar on adoption by same-sex couples, says CJI

The CJI asserted that even a single individual can adopt a child despite being in a same-sex relationship

SC to hear pleas on Adani-Hindenburg saga on May 12 over stock manipulation

The Supreme Court will hear on May 12 the pleas on the Adani-Hindenburg row in which it had on March 2 asked market regulator SEBI to probe within two months allegations of stock price manipulation by the Adani group and lapses in regulatory disclosure. The top court had also set up a panel to look at providing protection to Indian investors after a damning report by US short seller Hindenburg wiped out more than USD 140 billion of the Indian conglomerate's market value. As per the cause list uploaded on the apex court website, a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and J B Pardiwala is scheduled to hear the pleas. The hearing assumes significance in the wake of media reports that the six-member committee, headed by former apex court judge Justice A M Sapre, constituted for assessing the existing regulatory framework and making recommendations to strengthen the process, has submitted its report to the top court in a sealed cover. Recently, marke

Custodial death case: SC rejects Bhatt's plea to submit additional evidence

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea by sacked IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt to submit additional evidence to support his appeal in the Gujarat High Court against his conviction in a 1990 custodial death case. Earlier in the day, the top court also rejected Bhatt's plea seeking recusal of Justice M R Shah from hearing the matter. Bhatt's lawyer on Tuesday contended that there was a reasonable apprehension of bias as Justice Shah as a high court judge had castigated the petitioner while hearing his plea linked to the same FIR. However, it was opposed by the counsel for the Gujarat government and the complainant who called it "forum shopping" and asked why he had not objected earlier. An apex court bench of Justices M R Shah and CT Ravikumar said it was not inclined to interfere with the high court order. It asked the high court to dispose of the appeal filed by Bhatt in accordance with the law after reappreciation of the evidence considered by the trial court. Bhatt had filed

Apex court verdict on pre-import conditions gives relief to exporters

Any claim for refund/credit shall be examined on its merits and on a case-by-case basis: SC

Bengal ban on 'The Kerala Story': SC agrees to hear plea on May 12

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on May 12 a plea by the producers of controversial multilingual film 'The Kerala Story' against the ban on screening of the film by the West Bengal government. Senior advocate Harish Salve mentioned the matter for urgent listing before a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha. Salve said the petition challenges the ban by the West Bengal government and the "de-facto" ban in Tamil Nadu. The bench said it had on Tuesday posted for May 15 a separate plea against the Kerala High Court order refusing to stay the release of the movie and the fresh plea would also be heard on that day. However, the bench agreed to list the plea for hearing on May 12 after Salve said, "We are losing money everyday." 'The Kerala Story' starring Adah Sharma was released in cinemas on May 5.

Adani-Hinderburg row: Expert panel submits its findings to Supreme Court

The expert panel looking into the matter is chaired by former Supreme Court judge AM Sapre

Adani-Hindenburg row: SC to hear Sebi's plea seeking extension on May 12

Recently, Sebi moved an application in the court and sought six more months to ascertain possible violations related to misrepresentation of financials, circumvention of regulations

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Bilkis Bano rape: SC defers hearing remission of convicts plea to July 11

From hearing a plea in the Bilkis Bano gangrape case to expressing displeasure over political statements related to 4% Muslims quota in Karnataka, here are some important cases that were heard today

It has to be alive that concept of marriage has evolved, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said on Tuesday it has to be alive to the fact that the concept of marriage has evolved and must accept the basic proposition that marriage itself is entitled to constitutional protection as it is not just a matter of statutory recognition. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, while hearing arguments on a batch of pleas seeking legal validation for same-sex marriage, said it would be "far-fetched" to argue that there is no right to marry under the Constitution, which itself is a "tradition breaker". Senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for Madhya Pradesh, argued heterosexual couples have a right to marry in accordance with custom, personal law and religion. This has been continuing and that is the foundation of their right, he said, while repeatedly urging the court to leave the issue of according legal sanctity to same-sex marriage to the legislature. "There cannot be any denial of the fact that State has a legitimate ...

SC agrees to examine a plea against 'The Kerala Story' on May 15

The plea challenged the May 5 order passed by the high court declining any relief, saying there was nothing offensive against Islam or Muslims in the film