“No justification for only male heirs”: Tribal women’s big Supreme Court win
Tribal women’s big Supreme Court win
SC declines to intervene in disciplinary case against former Dimapur judge
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea filed by Inalo Zhimomi, former Principal District and Sessions Judge of Dimapur, Nagaland, challenging disciplinary proceedings initiated against him over…
Nagaland: Supreme Court grants bail to accused in poll related murder
The Supreme Court of India on Monday has granted bail to ‘Chepdakmayang and others’ in connection with GR Case No.34/2023, arising out of Mokokchung PS-II Case No.13/2023. The appellants had…
SC directs Centre to complete delimitation in Arunachal, Nagaland, Manipur, Assam in 3 Months
The Supreme Court on Monday granted the Central government three months to complete the long-pending delimitation exercise in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Assam, expressing concern over repeated delays in…
Supreme Court quashes preventive detention orders in Nagaland case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that preventive detention is a “draconian measure” and that oral communication of its grounds to detainees is insufficient under Article 22(5) of the Constitution,…
SC seeks forensic report on audio tapes allegedly linking Manipur CM to ethnic violence
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the submission of a forensic report examining certain audio tapes that allegedly recorded Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh’s statements suggesting his involvement in the…
Supreme Court questions ECI on Delimitation delay in Nagaland & Arunachal despite 2020 Presidential order
The Supreme Court on November 18 raised critical questions regarding the implementation of the delimitation exercise in the Northeastern states, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. The bench, led by…
Justice Surya Kant appointed Chairman of Supreme Court Legal Services Committee
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has announced the nomination of Justice Surya Kant, Judge of the Supreme Court of India, as the new Chairman of the Supreme Court Legal…
Assam CM reacts to Supreme Court verdict on Assam Accord cut-off date
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed a “mixed reaction of happiness and sorrow” regarding the Supreme Court’s recent judgment on the cut-off date of the Assam Accord. Speaking to…
Supreme Court upholds Section 6A of Citizenship Act, paving way for implementation of Assam Accord
The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark ruling on October 17, 2024, upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, recognizing the Assam Accord. The…