CBI Under Administrative Control & Superintendence Of Union Govt : Supreme Court

Today, in its judgment, the Supreme Court observed that the scheme of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act of 1946 (from which the Central Bureau of Investigation derives its authority) reveals that it is overseen by the Central Government. Read More>>

Marriage Equality Case : Justice Sanjiv Khanna Recuses From Hearing Review Petitions In Supreme Court

Justices Sanjiv Khanna and BV Nagarathna replaced the retired members of the bench. The other judges are Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justice Hima Kohli and PS Narasimha. Read More>>

Challenge To Preamble Amendment: 'Secularism' Held To Be Basic Structure Of Constitution In Many Judgments, Says Supreme Court

While doing so, Justice Sanjiv Khanna also said that so far as the word “Secular” was concerned, there are a number of judgments of this Court holding that it is a basic structure of our Constitution. Read More>>

Divorced Muslim Woman Can Seek Maintenance From Husband Under S.125 CrPC : Supreme Court

The Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Augustine George Masih dismissed a petition filed by a Muslim man's plea against the direction to pay interim maintenance to his divorced wife under Section 125 CrPC. Read More>>

West Bengal's Suit Against Union Govt Challenging CBI Registering FIRs Maintainable : Supreme Court

Rejecting the preliminary objections raised by the Union, the bench, comprising Justices BR Gavai and Sandeep Mehta, held that the plaint of the State of West Bengal disclosed a cause of action. The bench also rejected the argument taken by the Union that the State had suppressed material facts in the plaint. Read More>>