The Supreme Court of India ruled that as per the provisions of the Hindu Succession (Amendment) Act, 2005, a daughter’s right to ancestral property does…
SC of India struck down NJAC, revived collegium system of appointing judges
The Supreme Court of India struck down the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) that had been set up by a unanimous decision by the Parliament….
SC of India stayed the ban on dance bars in Maharashtra
Dance bars will be back in business soon in Mumbai and Maharashtra, and dancers will be able to perform in bars, hotels and restaurants as…
Meat ban can’t be forced down citizens’ throats: Supreme Court of India
The Supreme Court of India fully endorsed the Bombay high court’s decision of lifting the ban on sale of meat imposed by Mira-Bhayander Municipal Corporation…
No citizen or institution has a fundamental right to affiliation or recognition: SC
The Supreme Court India on that fundamental right given under Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution does not give an institution or a person or a citizen the fundamental right to affiliate or recognition of their institutions within the meaning of the Article 19(6).
SC ruled unwed mother can be child’s guardian without father’s consent
The Supreme Court of India on 6 July 2015 ruled that an unwed mother can be the sole legal guardian of a child without the consent of the father.
Supreme Court of India says: Candidates can’t be barred from contesting elections till proven guilty
Expressing serious discomfort on a PIL seeking disqualification of a candidate from contesting elections if a court framed charges against him or her for serious offences, the Supreme Court of India ruled that such candidate cannot be barred from contesting elections till he is proven to be guilty.
Government suggests SC not to encroach into executive’s domain
Narendra Modi led NDA government told the Supreme Court not to encroach into the executive’s domain and suggested that the judiciary would do better by devising ways and means to tackle massive pendency of cases.
Polygamy is not an integral part of Islam: SC
The Supreme Court of India ruled that a Muslim’s fundamental right to profess Islam does not include practicing polygamy, though Muslim’s personal law permits men to have four wives.
NRIs can now vote without coming here
Non-resident Indians (NRIs) are now able to cast their vote through electronic-ballots or through their nominees residing in India. The Union government has informed the…