Supreme Court Ruling: Statutory Creation of AMU Doesn’t Affect Its Minority Status
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that the minority status of an educational institution is not negated simply by its creation through...
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Unilateral Arbitrator Appointment Clauses in Public-Private Contracts, Citing Violation of Equality
The Supreme Court has ruled that unilateral arbitrator appointment clauses in public-private contracts violate the Constitution’s Article 14, which guarantees equality before the law. In...
Supreme Court Reclaims Minority Rights for Aligarh Muslim University, Overturning Decades-Old Verdict
In a landmark judgment, a seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court has effectively restored the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), marking a significant...
Aligarh Muslim University Case: Supreme Court Outlines Minority Institution Criteria
In a landmark judgment regarding Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), India’s Supreme Court has laid out critical guidelines for determining when an educational institution qualifies for...
Supreme Court Revisits Landmark Ruling, Alters Path for Specific Relief Act’s 2018 Amendment Application
The Supreme Court took a decisive step on Friday, overturning its own 2022 decision regarding the 2018 amendment to the Specific Relief Act. Previously, the...
Supreme Court Mandates Unique Standards for Hiring People with Disabilities in District Courts
In a significant move to enhance inclusivity, the Supreme Court has set clear guidelines on recruiting persons with benchmark disabilities (PwBD) into district judicial roles...
Supreme Court Upholds Dual Identity for AMU: ‘National Importance and Minority Character Can Coexist
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court affirmed that Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) can simultaneously hold its status as an institution of national importance while...
Supreme Court Clears Path for LMV License Holders to Drive Light Transport Vehicles, Cites Lack of Evidence Linking It to Road Accidents
The Supreme Court has firmly upheld its earlier decision allowing holders of Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) licenses to operate light transport vehicles weighing under 7,500...
Supreme Court Calls for Swift Compensation for Victims in Sexual Assault Cases Involving Minors and Women
In a powerful directive, the Supreme Court has underscored the immediate necessity for victim compensation in sexual offense cases involving minors and women. Emphasizing that...
Supreme Court: Government Press Release Not “Law” in Power Purchase Agreement Dispute
In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court clarified that a government press release does not constitute “law” under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The decision...