Speaking at a function organised by the Supreme Court Bar Association to celebrate ‘Constitution Day’, the Chief Justice lauded the role played by the Bar in making the judiciary a robust institution.
The court’s decision to take custody of the entire election record, including ballot papers and videography of the electoral process, is a decisive move toward unravelling the truth behind the alleged vote tampering.
The Supreme Court’s rulings on privacy, same-sex relationships, the national biometric identification system, the hijab ban and reservations, to name a few, have garnered attention both within India and on the global stage.
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Gogoi’s nomination has definitely caused eyebrows to be raised, said the CM, adding that any sensible person would be against such a move by the Government.
The delayed response or disposal of cases are also the result of the delayed receipt of relevant inputs and reports from the respective stakeholders. The increasingly huge number of cases pending with certain departments or agencies also means that their timely hearing and eventual disposal are affected by the overload of the cases, thereby giving rise to a vicious cycle.
Representing the West Bengal government in the case, senior advocate Kapil Sibal contended that the apex court must examine if a member of a political party should be allowed to file a PIL.
The apex court's judge also focused on the crucial role which the appellate plays in ensuring that taxation-related disputes are resolved swiftly.
The top court's observation came when senior advocate Indira Jaising, appearing for a woman devotee, Bindu Ammini, alleged a violation of the 2018 verdict and said her client was attacked for her bid to enter the shrine.
