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.
The Congress on Monday called the Supreme Court verdict in the Bilkis Bano case a "victory of justice against the arrogant BJP government”.
The Congress leader said that the tendency to "kill justice" for electoral gains is dangerous for the democratic system.
The top court directed all the 11 convicts to report to jail authorities within two weeks.
The Indian Civil and Administrative Services Officers' Association (ICSA) on Thursday praised the Supreme Court's January 3 judgment on the personal appearance of officials in court proceedings.
Nikhil Gupta has been in the custody of Czech authorities since 30 June, 2023. He is facing proceedings for extradition to the US.
