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Review plea in SC claims electoral bonds case alleged ‘make-believe violation of fundamental rights’

The petition said the Parliament, where petitioner-lawyer Mathews J. Nedumpara was “symbolically present”, had ushered in the scheme through an amendment in the Finance Act to curb black money.

The Hindu · Apr 15, 2024

‘Plan B’ is about organising the people, moving apex court for State’s rights: K. N. Balagopal

By ‘Plan B,’ the State government meant organising the people and approaching the highest judicial body in the country for the State’s rights, Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal remarked on Monday.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

SC decision to refer case to Constitution Bench a ‘positive’ step: Balagopal

Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal on Monday described as “positive” the Supreme Court decision to refer the State government’s suit on its borrowing limit to the Constitution Bench.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

How did benefits given to migrants impact Assamese identity: SC

CJI asks petitioners to show material that benefits given to cross-border migrants led to radical demographic change impacting Assamese cultural identity. Constitution Bench examining validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act, 1955

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

SC agrees to consider petition to hear same-sex marriage review in open court

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to look into a request for an open court hearing of a petition seeking a review of its majority judgment in October refusing to legalise same-sex marriage. On October 17, the Supreme Court had said it did not want to leave the constraints of…

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

Same-sex verdict compels queer couples to lead dishonest lives, review petition tells Supreme Court

Same-sex verdict: A review petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against the majority judgment refusing to legalise same-sex marriage.

The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023

Review plea filed in SC against same-sex marriage judgment

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a review of a Constitution Bench’s majority judgment which had held that only the legislature can recognise or regulate queer marriage.

The Hindu · Nov 1, 2023

Constitution Bench to examine validity of extending reservation of seats for SCs/STs in LS, Assemblies

Constitution Bench headed by CJI to examine validity of clockwork extensions granted to SCs/STs for reserving seats in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies on November 21. Petitioners argue it violates right to equality & excludes other communities from contesting.

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Supreme Court dismisses plea challenging appointment of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner

The Supreme Court on August 4 dismissed a petition challenging the appointment of Arun Goel as Election Commissioner.

The Hindu · Aug 4, 2023

Supreme Court refers Delhi ordinance case to Constitution Bench

The Supreme Court on July 20 referred the Delhi Government’s challenge against a Central ordinance — which effectively returns power over the civil services in the national capital to the Lieutenant Governor — to a Constitution Bench.

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2023