Courts cannot direct Parliament to make laws: Supreme Court on plea challenging exclusion of CJI from EC appointment panel

The Supreme Court on Wednesday commenced hearing the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office)…

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Supreme Court pays tribute to V.K. Jhanji, A.D.N. Rao, Mukul Gupta and S. Balakrishnan at full court reference

The Supreme Court has convened a full Court Reference to honour the memory of four eminent legal figures Shri V.K. Jhanji, Shri A.D.N. Rao, Shri Mukul Gupta and Shri S.…

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Mathura stampedes: Allahabad High Court seeks crowd management plan from district administration

The Allahabad High Court has expressed serious concern over the recent stampede-like incidents in Mathura, which have resulted in injuries and loss of life during auspicious occasions, and has asked…

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