Opposition MPs move impeachment motion against Madras High Court judge Justice GR Swaminathan

Members of Parliament (MPs) from several opposition parties on Tuesday submitted a formal notice to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha seeking impeachment proceedings against Madras High Court judge Justice…

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Supreme Court rules CAA applicants cannot join electoral rolls before citizenship approval

The Supreme Court has made it clear that individuals seeking citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) cannot be treated as voters until their applications are officially approved. Hearing a…

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Supreme Court directs Bar Councils to implement 30% women’s reservation, adds co-option mechanism

The Supreme Court of India has directed all State Bar Councils that have not yet announced elections to implement a mandatory 30 percent reservation for women lawyers. According to the…

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