Constitutional Alchemy
The anti-defection law was meant to end the era of the “Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram” politician. Four decades later, it has produced constitutional alchemists seeking ever newer ways to turn defection into legality.
The anti-defection law was meant to end the era of the “Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram” politician. Four decades later, it has produced constitutional alchemists seeking ever newer ways to turn defection into legality.
The plea, filed by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, has asked for directions to restrict the use of Aadhaar cards strictly for identity verification.
A Bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana issued notice to the petitioners who have challenged the amended law before various High Courts and sought their response to the Union government's plea that all such cases be heard together, preferably by the Delhi High Court.
The order was passed by the Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana after hearing the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by K.S. Raju Legal Trust through its representative, Dr Jagmohan Singh Raju.
While hearing the matter, a bench of Justices Sandeep Mehta and Vijay Bishnoi denied bail to RTI activist Rakesh Kumar Behl and his aide.
India's legal landscape is marked by a myriad of ongoing developments and pressing issues. These legal developments encompass many areas, from legislative changes to judicial decisions, shaping the country’s legal framework and societal dynamics.
Sanjay Singh was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case linked to alleged Delhi excise policy scam.
Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud on Monday said that with passing years and changing times, the Central Bureau…
“Till the matter is heard, we will not take recovery/coercive steps as elections are going on,” Solicitor General Tushar Mehta assured a bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih.
After the Kerala government moved the Supreme Court against Governor Arif Mohammed Khan for not giving his assent to Bills passed by the Assembly, state minister P Rajeev on Sunday said the former's 'attitude' was against the will of the legislature.
