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A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, had, on November 2 last year reserved its verdict in the matter. The scheme, which was notified by the government on January 2, 2018, was pitched as an alternative to cash donations made to political parties as part of efforts to bring in transparency in political funding.

In the constitutional framework, the post of Deputy CM in any state holds a status equivalent to that of a Cabinet Minister. This includes the same salary and facilities granted to a Cabinet Minister, emphasizing the substantive role and responsibilities that come with the position.

The Gyanvapi mosque committee argued that the administration's actions in the middle of the night were hastily pre-empting any legal challenge they might bring against the Varanasi Court's order.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the SEBI to complete its probe into two pending cases relating to allegations against the Adani group within three months. Following the verdict, Gautam Adani took to X, formerly Twitter, to laud the apex court's judgement.

Adani Ports, the cash cow of the Ahmedabad-based conglomerate, experienced a notable 3% increase. The three-judge bench, comprised of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, alongside Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, delivered this judgment following hearings on a batch of petitions regarding the Hindenburg issue.

The Supreme Court verdict came on petitions seeking an investigation into fraud allegations against Adani Group. The accusations, outlined in a Hindenburg Research report, had suggested artificial inflation of share prices, leading to a substantial drop in Adani companies' valuation

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Monday sang carols at the premises of the Supreme Court for the Christmas event. Soon after, reactions started flooding social media over his singing of carols.

Seeking immediate action, Moitra's legal team contacted the Supreme Court registry, urging Chief Justice of India (CJI) intervention for an expedited hearing. Yet, they refrained from divulging petition details until a decision by the Registry, given the impending court closure.

Celebrations erupted across Jammu and Kashmir after the Supreme Court on Monday unanimously upheld the Centre's decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 bestowing special status to the erstwhile state.

Article 370 verdict: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, articulating the judgment alongside Justices Gavai and Surya Kant, underscored Article 370's temporary nature and asserted the president's authority to revoke it.

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, before announcing the verdict, emphasized the President's power in everyday governance, stating its exemption from routine judicial scrutiny. He clarified that the authority of the State Legislature under Article 357 to amend or repeal laws should be interpreted in the context of the 42nd Amendment Act.

The Constitution bench of the Supreme Court upheld the Centre's decision to abrogate Article 370 and bifurcate the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories. The five-judge bench was led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud and included Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant

A five-judge Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and comprising Justices Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Sanjiv Khanna, BR Gavai, and Surya Kant, will pronounce the judgment.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Kapil Sibal's comments, stating that if he lacks knowledge of Buranji (history), he should refrain from commenting on it.

The Karnataka High Court faced a cyber attack as hackers breached its video conferencing platform, streaming explicit content during live proceedings. Chief Justice Varale suspended the facility immediately, emphasizing the need for security. The intrusion disrupted trials, raising concerns about digital vulnerabilities in sensitive environments. Investigations, along with cybersecurity measures, are underway to prevent future attacks.