Latest news on supreme court judgement
Here are some of the latest news on Supreme Court judgments:
Recent Judgments:
- Ayodhya Dispute: On November 9, 2019, the Supreme Court delivered a historic judgment in the Ayodhya dispute, ruling in favor of the Hindu petitioners and allowing the construction of a Ram temple at the disputed site. The court also directed the government to acquire an alternative five-acre plot for the construction of a mosque.
- Sabarimala Temple: On September 28, 2018, the Supreme Court lifted the ban on women of menstruating age entering the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala, allowing them to worship at the shrine.
- Adultery Law: On September 27, 2018, the Supreme Court struck down a 158-year-old law that criminalized adultery, ruling that it was unconstitutional and violated the right to privacy.
- Section 377: On September 6, 2018, the Supreme Court decriminalized homosexuality, striking down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code that criminalized consensual gay sex.
- Kathua Rape Case: On June 20, 2018, the Supreme Court ordered the transfer of the Kathua rape case from Jammu to Pathankot, and directed the trial to be conducted in a fast-track court.
Upcoming Judgments:
- CAA and NRC: The Supreme Court is set to hear a batch of petitions challenging the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) on January 22, 2020.
- Aadhaar Act: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a petition challenging the validity of the Aadhaar Act on January 23, 2020.
- Election Commission: The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition challenging the Election Commission's decision to disqualify 20 AAP MLAs on January 24, 2020.
Recent Developments:
- Chief Justice of India: On January 18, 2020, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the name of Justice S.A. Bobde as the next Chief Justice of India, replacing Justice Ranjan Gogoi.
- Supreme Court Judges: On January 17, 2020, the Supreme Court Collegium recommended the name of Justice R.F. Nariman as the next Judge of the Supreme Court, replacing Justice A.K. Sikri.
- Supreme Court's New Building: On January 16, 2020, the Supreme Court inaugurated its new building in New Delhi, which is designed to provide better facilities to the judges and staff.
Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be comprehensive. For the latest updates, I recommend checking reputable news sources or the official website of the Supreme Court of India.