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What are provisions for university students to take maternity leave?Subscriber Only
June 1, 2023 10:41 IST
In 2016, the UGC, by way of its "Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of MPhil / PhD Degrees Regulations," allowed women candidates maternity or childcare leave once during the entire duration of their MPhil or PhD course, for up to 240 days.
Can the govt claim immunity when entering contracts under the President’s name? Here’s what SC has ruledSubscriber Only
May 30, 2023 13:19 IST
Article 299 of the Constitution provides that "all contracts made in the exercise of the executive power of the Union or of a State shall be expressed to be made by the President or by the Governor of the State".
What is the Model Prisons Act announced by the MHA?Subscriber Only
May 26, 2023 13:56 IST
With an intent to replace antiquated colonial era prison laws, the Model Prisons Act 2023 will shift the focus of incarceration from "retributive deterrence" to "reform and rehabilitation".
Why the SC acquitted a man on death row for the rape and murder of six-year-oldSubscriber Only
May 26, 2023 10:42 IST
The Supreme Court underlined 'yawning gaps' in the conviction of Prakash Nishad in Thane. Here's what the case was about.
Protesting wrestlers say ready for narco test: What is it, how does it workSubscriber Only
May 25, 2023 07:02 IST
In 2010, the Supreme Court ruled on the legality and admissibility of narco tests. What was the legal position before that? Is information obtained through such tests valid evidence?
Govt’s power to promulgate, repromulgate Ordinances — why and howSubscriber Only
May 25, 2023 09:36 IST
An Ordinance “shall have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament”. But the government is required to bring an Ordinance before Parliament for ratification — and failure to do so will lead to its lapsing “at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of Parliament”.
CJI Chandrachud condemns ‘forum shopping’: What is this practice?Subscriber Only
May 23, 2023 22:16 IST
When litigants or lawyers attempt to deliberately move their case to a particular judge or Court where they think the judgment could be more favourable, they are said to be “forum shopping.”
Case against BBC Modi documentary in Delhi HC: Who is the ‘indigent person’ filing the suitSubscriber Only
May 25, 2023 09:20 IST
The case in Delhi HC against BBC has been filed by Justice For All under Order 33 of the Code of Civil Procedure, “seeking permission to file as an indigent person”. What does this mean?
Centre files review petition against SC order on Delhi services: How does a review petition get heard in court?Subscriber Only
May 21, 2023 19:40 IST
The Constitution itself gives, under Article 137, the Supreme Court the power to review any of its judgments or orders. Can anyone approach the court for a review petition? We explain.
Before Delhi ‘services’ case, other instances of Govt overturning SC’s ordersSubscriber Only
May 20, 2023 19:18 IST
The Centre's ordinance effectively nullifies the Supreme Court's decision granting the Delhi government power over services in the capital. This is not the first time the central government has overturned the apex court's decision. We take a look at some prior instances.
What is Article 239AA, and how the Supreme Court interpreted it in its Delhi services verdictSubscriber Only
May 21, 2023 13:10 IST
Two Constitution Benches of the Supreme Court have dealt with the issue of the powers of the Delhi government. Both of these judgments involve the interpretation of Article 239AA of the Constitution.
What is mitigation investigation for death row convicts, what has the Kerala HC orderedSubscriber Only
May 21, 2023 13:19 IST
Why is the Kerala HC order important? What has the SC said on mitigation investigations? We explain.
SC vs Centre in Delhi: Unanimous verdict overturned within days, what can happen now?Subscriber Only
May 21, 2023 16:46 IST
The Centre on Friday promulgated an ordinance to nullify the Supreme Court's decision to give the Delhi government powers over administrative services in the national capital. This order raises several key questions.
Centre passes ordinance to nullify SC decision favouring Delhi govt: A look at the SC verdict and the ordinance that followedSubscriber Only
May 20, 2023 02:00 IST
The Ordinance creates a new statutory body comprising the Delhi CM and two senior bureaucrats which will make recommendations to the L-G regarding “transfer posting, vigilance and other incidental matters.” Not only can the L-G reject the body's recommendations, the body itself will decide on matters by majority, meaning that two senior bureaucrats could technically overrule the elected chief minister of Delhi.
Freedom of speech the ‘bulwark’ of democracy: Why the Andhra HC struck down order seeking to regulate public assemblies, processionsSubscriber Only
May 20, 2023 05:08 IST
While striking down the government order, a two-judge bench of the Andhra High Court held that the "tradition of public meetings, processions and assemblies" is "historically, culturally and politically" significant in the country.
Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu law allowing jallikattu: What is this decade-old case?Subscriber Only
May 19, 2023 10:14 IST
Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Karnataka had in 2017 passed amendments to the central law against cruelty to animals in order to allow traditional sports such as the taming of bulls during Pongal. This was done after the SC in 2014 banned jallikattu. A Constitution Bench has now ruled that the changes in the law were valid — but the issue of jallikattu must be decided by Parliament.
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court gives ‘green light’ to decriminalise homosexuality: The case and the India connectionSubscriber Only
May 18, 2023 12:04 IST
While dismissing a batch of petitions which challenged the constitutionality of the proposed amendment that will decriminalise homosexuality in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan Supreme Court referred to various judgements delivered by its Indian counterpart.
After SC’s services verdict, why the Delhi govt is back in courtSubscriber Only
May 16, 2023 22:36 IST
The bone of contention in the latest Delhi-Centre spat was Services Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj’s decision to replace the Services Secretary, Ashish More.
Justice MR Shah retires: A look at key verdicts, orders he deliveredSubscriber Only
May 16, 2023 10:08 IST
Justice MR Shah retired from the Supreme Court on May 15. In his time at the apex court, Justice Shah has overseen multiple high-profile cases.
SC reserves verdict on same sex marriage: Here are the arguments made over 10 daysSubscriber Only
May 15, 2023 09:46 IST
Pleas to legalise same sex marriage: Here is a day-by-day account of the arguments before the Supreme Court.
Activist Medha Patkar vs Delhi LG Saxena: Recalling a case of assault from 2002Subscriber Only
May 14, 2023 21:26 IST
Saxena, who took over as Delhi LG in May 2022, had filed an application before the court on March 1, asking that the proceedings in the case be kept in abeyance for the period he is in the post.
SC verdict on control over services: What tilted scales in Delhi’s favourSubscriber Only
May 12, 2023 09:43 IST
The five-judge Constitution Bench said the decision would further “the basic structure of federalism”.
Key takeaways from Supreme Court’s Maharashtra verdictSubscriber Only
May 12, 2023 10:26 IST
The court stressed on the distinction between legislature party and political party, and shed light on rules, procedures Speaker should follow.
Supreme Court redraws lines for Constitutional offices, holds up sanctity of elected govtsSubscriber Only
May 12, 2023 09:42 IST
In the Delhi ruling, the apex court speaks to the Centre in emphasising that principles of democracy and federalism are basic structure of the Constitution.
Maharashtra crisis: Why the 2016 Nabam Rebia ruling has been referred to a 7-judge BenchSubscriber Only
May 12, 2023 10:17 IST
The Uddhav Thackeray faction had asked for the reference. The Shinde group had cited Nabam Rebia when the crisis unfolded in June 2022 to contend that the Deputy Speaker cannot proceed under the Tenth Schedule against the dissident Sena MLAs as a notice seeking his removal was pending.
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