High court latest news
Here are the latest news updates from the High Court:
Recent Judgments
- Ayodhya Dispute: The Supreme Court has ordered the construction of a Ram temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya, and the government will acquire 5 acres of land to build a mosque.
- Sabarimala Temple: The Supreme Court has allowed women of all ages to enter the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala, setting aside a 2018 verdict that restricted entry to women aged between 10 and 50.
- Aadhaar: The Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the Aadhaar scheme, but struck down certain provisions that made it mandatory for citizens to link their Aadhaar number with various services.
Upcoming Hearings
- CAA: The Supreme Court is set to hear a batch of petitions challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) on January 22.
- Farmers' Protest: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition filed by the Centre seeking to stay the farmers' protest against the new farm laws on January 21.
- Lok Sabha Speaker's Disqualification: The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition challenging the disqualification of 17 Lok Sabha MPs by the Speaker on January 20.
Recent Orders
- CBI Director's Appointment: The Supreme Court has ordered the Centre to appoint a new CBI Director within a week, following a petition challenging the appointment of the current Director.
- Delhi Riots: The Supreme Court has ordered the Delhi Police to register an FIR against a politician accused of inciting violence during the Delhi riots in February 2020.
- Kashmir Situation: The Supreme Court has ordered the Centre to file a response to a petition seeking a review of the situation in Kashmir, including the detention of political leaders and restrictions on communication.
Recent News
- Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde: Justice Bobde has been appointed as the next Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice SA Bobde.
- Justice NV Ramana: Justice NV Ramana has been appointed as the next Judge of the Supreme Court, succeeding Justice SA Bobde.
- Supreme Court's 50th Anniversary: The Supreme Court celebrated its 50th anniversary on January 16, marking a significant milestone in the history of Indian judiciary.
Please note that these are just some of the latest news updates from the High Court, and the information may not be exhaustive or up-to-date.