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Pronouncing the majority judgment, Justice Gavai said that the decision-making process cannot be faulted merely because the proposal emanated from the Central government.

A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice S A Nazeer, who will retire on January 4, is likely to pronounce its verdict on the matter on January 2, when the top court will reopen after its winter break.

A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice P S Narasimha issued notices to the Centre, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and others while seeking their replies.

The tough image cultivated through action has worn thin owing to a timid Election Commission.

In August, the Lok Sabha was informed that 386 acid attack cases on women were reported during 2018-22 and only 62 persons were convicted.

A bench comprising Justices Ajay Rastogi and Vikram Nath dismissed the review petition filed by Bano through advocate Shobha Gupta.

The Delhi High Court is also hearing various petitions relating to the legal recognition of same-sex marriage under the Foreign Marriage Act and the Special Marriage Act. 

A bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud and comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha noted that the convict has been in the prison for 17 years and his role was of throwing stones at the train.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday told the counsel, representing Bilkis Bano, that the plea for urgent listing should not be mentioned frequently, saying "it is very irritating".

The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted anticipatory bail to Bollywood actors Sherlyn Chopra and Poonam Pandey, and businessman Raj Kundra and others, in connection with a case against them for allegedly distributing pornographic videos.

The central government on Sunday notified the appointment of Bombay High Court Chief Justice Datta as the judge of the top court.

Dhankhar’s remarks, targeting the Supreme Court over the appointment of judges, reflect a widening gulf between the executive and the judiciary.

A bench of Justices M R Shah and Hima Kohli directed the parties to complete pleadings in the matter.

A Special CBI Court in 2020 acquitted the 32 accused in the Babri Masjid demolition case.

A bench of Justices M.R. Shah and C.T. Ravikumar told the petitioner that the PILs are not meant for a fishing enquiry. "We are not here to reopen history.

Amidst withering institutions and falling democratic standards, Justice Chandrachud’s appointment kindles a new hope.

Centre considers him to be a ‘potential security risk’.

Bano has also moved a review petition against the apex court judgment allowing the Gujarat government to decide on the remission of the convicts.

Amaravati would continue to be the Legislative Capital and the state government had taken the decision on decentralisation only to ensure justice to all regions, AP Govt Adviser said.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a plea seeking to double the number of judges in the high courts and trial courts, saying more judges does not mean more disposal, instead good judges are required.