Tag: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's cautionary stance toward Patanjali Ayurved emphasizes the cessation of misleading medical claims in advertisements. Amid concerns raised by the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the court warns of stringent fines for false assertions about curing diseases, underscoring the need to halt any smear campaigns against modern medicine.

The Delhi government has announced a ban on app-based taxi services in a move to control air pollution in the city. The decision comes in response to the Supreme Court's request for alternative measures to reduce vehicular pollution, following criticism of the vehicle rationing scheme's effectiveness.

Chief Justice of India, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud, expresses concern over a rising number of adjournment requests in urgent cases, highlighting the need for efficiency in the Supreme Court. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining citizens' trust in the judicial system.

The Supreme Court has encouraged AAP MP Raghav Chadha to apologize to the Rajya Sabha chairman over his suspension and advised the chairman to consider the apology sympathetically. Chadha was suspended from the Rajya Sabha for a "breach of privilege," and both parties have been instructed to update the court on the matter on November 20.

The Supreme Court has ordered activist Teesta Setalvad and her husband, Javed Anand, to cooperate with the Gujarat Police in an alleged fund misappropriation case. The court also disposed of pleas challenging anticipatory bail and expunction of remarks made by the Gujarat High Court.

Attorney General R Venkataramani informed the Supreme Court that citizens do not have the right to information regarding the source of political funds, particularly in the context of the electoral bond scheme, emphasizing its role in promoting clean money.

The Supreme Court has issued contempt notices to National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) members in connection with the Finolex Cables case, questioning the integrity of the NCLAT bench's actions. The court also set aside a recent judgment and directed the case to be heard by NCLAT Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan.

The Supreme Court of India has requested the government's response to a petition that seeks to remove the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) from the Ministry of Defence's administrative control. The AFT Chandigarh Bar Association has raised concerns about the MoD potentially influencing the AFT's operations, and the court is now considering the issue, emphasizing the tribunal's independence.

n a significant move to enhance accessibility to the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, the Supreme Court of India has directed all State Information Commissions (SICs) to offer the option for litigants to file their complaints and appeals online. This directive comes as part of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking instructions for SICs and the Central Information Commission (CIC) to function in a hybrid mode, allowing for both online and in-person hearings.

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has approached the Supreme Court seeking relief after the Andhra Pradesh High Court dismissed his request and sent him to two days of police custody in an alleged corruption case related to AP Skill Development.

The ongoing dispute over caste census intensifies as the Centre asserts its exclusive authority to conduct the exercise. The move challenges the Bihar government's previous actions, setting the stage for a legal and political clash on a significant issue.

The Supreme Court's decision to move 27 Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) cases related to the Manipur ethnic clashes to Assam courts sparks debates over trial fairness and protection of victims. The move aims to ensure justice and facilitate efficient trials, prompting discussions on the evolving situation in Manipur.

The Supreme Court dismisses Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's plea challenging the high court's decision to not stay the criminal defamation proceedings filed by Gujarat University over remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's educational qualification. The article outlines the legal developments and highlights the ongoing dispute, emphasizing the Gujarat High Court's observations on the matter.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's criticism of the Supreme Court's relief for Rahul Gandhi in the 'Modi surname' defamation case sparks a political debate. The court's decision to stay Gandhi's conviction and restore his MP status draws attention to the need for restraint in public speeches. The ongoing legal battle continues to be a subject of interest for both the political community and the public.