Tag: Supreme
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Supreme Court Weighs Landmark Case on Checks and Balances
Rebecca Kelly Slaughter was appointed in 2018 to fill a Democratic seat on the Federal Trade Commission. She was removed from her position by the Trump administration in March. Elizabeth Gillis/NPR hide caption toggle caption Elizabeth Gillis/NPR The Supreme Court hears Monday arguments in a case that could end the independence of independent agencies, overturn…
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Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah’s 2023 Election
The Karnataka High Court had earlier dismissed this plea in April this year. The petitioner, K Shankara, had filed it on allegations that the five election guarantees made in the Indian National Congress (INC) party’s manifesto for the State polls in 2023 amounted to bribery and a corrupt practice under the Representation of the People…
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Supreme Court Mandates 30% Women’s Reservation in State Bar Councils
In a significant order, the Supreme Court on Monday directed that 30% of the seats in the State Bar Councils – where elections are yet to be notified- must be represented by women advocates. For the present year, the Court ordered that 20% of the seats should be filled by way of election of women…
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Supreme Court Grants Bail to Assam Professor Accused of Pro-Pakistan and Obscene Posts
The Supreme Court today granted interim bail to a College Professor in Assam who had allegedly made ‘pro-Pakistan’ remarks during the Indo-Pak conflict this year. He was also accused of making obscene social media posts. Allegedly, the man (petitioner) uploaded a post on Facebook stating “we are with the brother of Pakistani citizens”. The post…
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Union Challenges Sonam Wangchuk’s Request for Virtual Supreme Court Appearance
The Union Government on Monday (December 8) opposed a request made by Sonam Wangchuk to appear before the Supreme Court via video conferencing from Jodhpur jail in the hearing on the challenge to his detention under the National Security Act. Dr. Gitanjali Angmo, Wangchuk’s wife, has approached the Supreme Court through a habeas corpus petition…
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Supreme Court Questions Corruption Claims in Siddaramaiah’s Election Manifesto
The Supreme Court today issued notice on a petition challenging Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s election from Varuna constituency in the 2023 assembly elections. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order. Although the bench was initially inclined to dismiss the plea, it issued notice after being informed that the decision in…
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Supreme Court Grants Bail to College Teacher Amid Ongoing Suspension
The accused, Joynal Abedin, who was a professor at Gossaigaon College, had moved the top court after the Gauhati High Court in July declined to release him on bail. In a Facebook post, he is alleged to have said that “we are with the brother of Pakistani citizens” and that “we will be with them…
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Comparing Windows VPS Hosting Providers: Who Reigns Supreme?
Published by DJ Technologies, 2025 In the ever-evolving world of web hosting, Virtual Private Servers (VPS) continue to grow in popularity due to their flexibility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Among the various options available, Windows VPS hosting remains a favorite for businesses that require a powerful, user-friendly environment. As we step into 2025, it’s crucial to…
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Supreme Court Ruling on Indigo Flight Cancellations
The Court made the remarks after a mentioning was made for listing of a petition on the issue. A counsel said that there are a lot of vacancies in Indigo and passengers are suffering due to the ongoing situation. “Customers are not informed,” the counsel added. The Court, however, did not immediately order listing of…
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Stephen Miller Addresses Birthright Citizenship Amid Trump’s Supreme Court Clash
US Homeland Security Adviser Stephen Miller weighed in on birthright citizenship with a fiery tone. The Trump loyalist called the constitutional guarantee an “atrocity” as the US Supreme Court prepares to hear the White House’s appeal on restricting automatic citizenship.Miller posted on X, saying that current rules allow people with no legal statusin America to…