Supreme Court strikes down Karnataka law validating tainted civil-service recruitment
The Supreme Court struck down the Karnataka Civil Services (Validation of Selection and Appointment of 2011 Batch Gazetted Probationers) Act, 2022, ruling that …
Constitutional Law: Legal News & Updates (Page 2)
Latest Constitutional Law judgments, case updates and legal developments in India.
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Former Supreme Court judge questions concentration of power in the Chief Justice’s office
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay S. Oka has criticised the concentration of administrative powers in the Chief Justice of India's office, warning that i…
Indian Publishers Challenge Data Protection Law, Citing Threat to Press Freedom
India’s Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA), representing 21 news publishers, has challenged provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023…
ECI's Reply To SC On SIR, Form 6 & Bengal Appeals: Here's What Happened
The Election Commission of India has defended its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls before the Supreme Court, maintaining that the decisions w…
Supreme Court upholds Tamil Nadu and Karnataka online gaming bans
The Supreme Court of India on 26 October 2026 dismissed review petitions filed by online gaming companies challenging its earlier decision upholding Tamil Nadu …
Supreme Court assures deleted voters they will not be prosecuted for reapplying
The Supreme Court of India assured voters whose names were deleted during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls that they would not face prose…
Supreme Court directs exclusive women's bar rooms with washrooms in district courts
The Supreme Court has directed State governments, Union Territories and High Courts to provide exclusive bar rooms, washrooms and basic amenities for women advo…
CJI Chandrachud Asked Me To Take 'Middle Path' In PMLA Case; Was Under Pressure To Shift Judges Appointment Matter From Me : Justice Kaul
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul has said that former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud advised him to take a “middle path” while hearing petitions seek…
Medical Fitness Standards In Public Recruitment: Balancing Service Requirements And Fundamental Rights
Medical fitness standards in public recruitment must balance legitimate service requirements with candidates’ fundamental rights. Examining judicial decisions a…
Supreme Court Scrutiny Prompts Price Cap on 137 More Cancer Drugs
The Union Government has capped trade margins at 30% for 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines following Supreme Court scrutiny of excessive mark-ups in drug …
Right To Access & Use Internet A Fundamental Right Of Every Individual Including Children: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court declared that the right to access and use the internet is a fundamental right under Articles 21 and 19(1)(a) of the Constitution, extending eq…
Supreme Court Adjourns Delhi Protest Cases Amid Allegations of Unlawful Restrictions and Detentions
The Supreme Court has adjourned petitions concerning restrictions and alleged unlawful detentions during protests in Delhi to October 15, 2026, following the in…
Karnataka to Explore Supreme Court Challenge After SC/ST Reservation Increase Is Struck Down
Karnataka is considering a challenge before the Supreme Court after the Karnataka High Court struck down provisions increasing Scheduled Caste (SC) reservation …
Calcutta High Court Declines Urgent Hearing on Abhishek Banerjee’s Plea Against Alleged Media Trials
The Calcutta High Court has declined to grant an urgent hearing to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee’s plea seeking restrictions on alleged leaks of inves…
Supreme Court Takes Up Allegations of Police Misconduct Against Women Journalists Covering Delhi Protests
The Supreme Court of India has sought the presence of a senior Delhi Police officer to explain allegations of assault and misconduct against women journalists c…