Supreme Court's ruling is a landmark decision as the verdict overruled a 1989 judgement, which held that only the Centre has the power to impose a royalty on minerals and mineral-bearing land. Now, states can also levy taxes on mineral rights and mineral-bearing land.
The excise policy, which was scrapped in 2022 following an investigation ordered by the Delhi lieutenant governor, has been at the centre of the controversy. Both the CBI and ED alleged that irregularities and undue favours were granted during the policy's modification and execution.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging his arrest by the CBI and seeking bail. CM Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by CBI on June 26 from Tihar Jail in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case.
The petition contended that Dr BR Ambedkar had rejected the incorporation of these words as the Constitution cannot thrust upon the citizens certain political ideologies by taking away their right to choose.
The top court sought a response from CBI and ED on BRS leader K Kavitha's pleas seeking bail in corruption cases linked to the Delhi excise policy scam.
The top court refused to entertain a fresh plea challenging the government's decision to cancel the UGC-NET examination. SC, earlier also junked a similar plea, saying it was filed by a lawyer and not by aggrieved candidates.
Earlier, the Delhi High Court on August 5 ordered upholding CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the CBI in a corruption case stemming from the alleged excise policy scam.
The Supreme Court had ruled that states must evolve a policy for identifying the creamy layer even among the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Schedule Tribes (ST) and deny them the benefit of reservation.
Bangladesh Protests: The whole episode unfolded after thousands of protesters, comprising students, surrounded the Bangladesh Supreme Court on Saturday and demanded the resignation of the Chief Justice.
The clarification from the Union Minister came days after the Supreme Court ruled that states have the power to sub-classify Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs).
Delhi's Former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia visited the Hanuman Temple at Connaught Place from where he, along with other AAP leaders, reached Rajghat and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi.
Manish Sisodia, AAP leader and former Delhi Deputy CM, was released from Tihar Jail after 17 months following a Supreme Court bail order. Celebrating his freedom, Sisodia shared his first morning tea with his wife on social media, crediting his release to the Indian Constitution.
Supreme Court has employed AI to translate its important judgments into vernacular languages. The AI translation committees of the High Courts are actively supervising the translation process.
Bollywood star Aamir Khan on Friday arrived at the Supreme Court premises for the special screening of Laapataa Ladies. The film is directed by his ex-wife Kiran Rao.
The Supreme Court has issued an interim stay on a Mumbai college's ban on wearing hijabs, veils, burqas, stoles, and caps, raising concerns about the implications for women's empowerment and personal freedom.
Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh won the Lok Sabha elections from Khadoor Sahib as an independent candidate while being incarcerated. He was also brought to New Delhi to take oath.
Saurabh Bhardwaj confirmed that Sisodia will take up his role and responsibilities within the Cabinet after his release, ensuring a smooth transition back into his official duties.
The Court dismissed claims that the suits violated the Places of Worship Act, which prohibits changes to the status of religious sites. The Hindu litigants seek the mosque's removal, alleging it was built on the site of a demolished temple.
A bench of justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan said Sisodia has been in custody for 17 months and trial has not yet commenced, depriving him of the right to speedy trial.
The Supreme Court on Friday granted bail to AAP leader Manish Sisodia. The court in its order said, right to speedy trial denied in liquor policy case.
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