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Supreme Court Seeks Fresh Forensic Report On Audio Clips Against Ex-Manipur CM Biren Singh
After examining the report submitted by the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) on the authenticity of audio clips allegedly implicating former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh in the State's ethnic violence, the Supreme Court on Monday (May 5) called for a fresh Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report.The Court asked the Solicitor General of India to get instructions from the...
Supreme Court Issues Notice To Centre On Plea Challenging Blocking Of YouTube Channel '4PM News'
The Supreme Court on Monday (May 5) issued notice to the Union Government on a plea filed by journalist Sanjay Sharma against the blocking of his YouTube channel '4PM News' on purported grounds of 'national security' and 'public order'.A bench of Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan posted the matter next week.Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, for the petitioner, said that no notice was issued to...
Supreme Court Rejects Plea Of Woman Seeking Red Fort's Possession Claiming To Be Heir Of Mughal Emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar
The Supreme Court on Monday (May 5) rejected a petition filed by a woman, seeking possession of the Red Fort, claiming herself to be the widow of the great-grandson of the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar II.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar dismissed the petition filed by one Sultana Begum challenging the Delhi High Court's judgment...
Challenge To Waqf Amendment Act 2025 : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing
The Supreme Court will hear today a batch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna, Justice Sanjay Kumar and Justice KV Viswanathan will hear the matter at 2 PM.The bench had clarified in its previous hearing (April 17) that today's posting is for a preliminary hearing and if necessary, interim...
Trust Following Sree Narayana Guru's Teachings Opposes Waqf Amendment Act 2025 In Supreme Court
Sree Narayana Manava Dharmam Trust, an organisation established to study and disseminate the values and teachings of Sree Narayana Guru, has sought intervention in a batch of petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Waqf (Amendment) 2025. The intervention application, filed in the Supreme Court on April 3, 2025, supports the challenge against the constitutionality of the...
In Direct Recruitment Through Exam, Seniority Must Be Based On Marks & Not Past Service : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently invalidated a Tamil Nadu government order that gave in-service candidates seniority over open market recruits, despite the latter scoring higher marks in the selection exams. The Court emphasized that seniority should be based on performance in the exams rather than unrelated factors such as prior in-service experience. The Court reiterated that once an appointment...
PMLA Review: Supreme Court Reconstitutes Bench To Hear Pleas Against Vijay Madanlal Choudhary Judgment; Listed On May 7
The Supreme Court will hear on May 7 the review petitions filed against the Vijay Madanlal Choudhary judgement, which upheld various provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).It may be recalled that a bench of Justices Surya Kant, CT Ravikumar (now retired) and Ujjal Bhuyan was dealing with the matter. However, after the retirement of Justice Ravikumar, a need arose...
Initiating Second Foreigners Tribunal Case Against Person Already Declared Indian Is Abuse Of Process: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court set aside a Gauhati High Court order which had refused to quash a case before the Foreigners Tribunal, holding that the subsequent proceeding against the appellant was barred by the principle of res judicata, as she had already been declared not to be a foreigner in an earlier case.A bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice K.V. Viswanathan held –“Once it is not in...
If Courts Can Only Set Aside Awards & Can't Modify Them, Parties Will Be Forced To Undergo Fresh Round Of Arbitration : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court recently held that in order to ensure efficient dispute resolution and uphold the objectives of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, the Court should be allowed to modify awards when parties challenge the tribunal's decision. The decision was rendered by a Constitutional Bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna comprising Justices BR Gavai,Sanjay Kumar, AG Masih and KV...
Waqf Registration Requirement Not Harmless As Claimed By Centre; Effectively Derecognises Waqfs-by-User, AIMPLB Tells Supreme Court
All India Muslim Personal Board (AIMPLB) via the General Secretary, Mohammed Fazlurrahim, has filed a rejoinder countering the claims made by the Union Government in its counteraffidavit in the In Re: The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The affidavit has been filed in the petition challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which is listed on May 5 before a bench comprising CJI Sanjiv Khanna, Justice...