constitutional challenge
Supreme Court Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Fine on NGO for Challenging Minority Institutions' RTE Act Exemption
Dec 12, 2025 03:11 pm CST
The Supreme Court imposed a Rs 1 lakh fine on an NGO for filing a petition challenging its 2014 constitutional bench judgment that exempted minority educational institutions from the Right to Education Act. The Court condemned the action as an attempt to undermine the judiciary, refusing the petitioner's request to withdraw the case and warning that such challenges to established judgments constitute an abuse of the legal system.
Supreme Court to Decide Constitutionality of Trump's Birthright Citizenship Order in Landmark Case
Dec 06, 2025 03:27 am CST
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review President Donald Trump's controversial executive order on birthright citizenship that would deny automatic citizenship to children born in the U.S. to parents without legal status. The case, scheduled for spring arguments with a decision expected by early summer, challenges a 125-year interpretation of the 14th Amendment and represents the first Trump immigration policy to reach the Court for a definitive ruling.
Apple Contests India's $38 Billion Global Turnover Antitrust Penalty Framework in Landmark Legal Challenge
Nov 27, 2025 10:18 am CST
Apple has filed the first legal challenge against India's amended antitrust law, which allows penalties based on global turnover. The tech giant faces a potential $38 billion fine in an ongoing case involving app marketplace practices, arguing that such calculation methods are unconstitutional and disproportionate. The landmark case, scheduled for hearing on December 3, could set a precedent for how India penalizes tech companies for competition violations.
Trump Administration Challenges California's Ban on Masked Federal Agents in Landmark Legal Battle
Nov 18, 2025 12:10 pm CST
The Trump administration has filed a federal lawsuit against California over new laws prohibiting federal agents from wearing masks and requiring visible identification during operations. Federal officials argue these regulations jeopardize officer safety amid increasing threats, while California officials maintain the laws promote transparency and prevent criminal impersonation of law enforcement. The case raises significant constitutional questions about state regulation of federal activities.
Tamil Nadu Challenges Presidential Rejection of NEET Exemption Bill in Supreme Court: Constitutional Battle Over Medical Admissions
Nov 16, 2025 02:06 am CST
Tamil Nadu has petitioned the Supreme Court challenging the President's refusal to approve its NEET Exemption Bill, calling the decision "patently unconstitutional." The state argues that its Class XII-based admission system produced quality doctors while ensuring educational equity, unlike NEET which favors wealthy students who can afford coaching. The petition highlights constitutional provisions allowing state laws to prevail with presidential assent and seeks to restore Tamil Nadu's autonomy in determining medical admission policies.
Supreme Court Deliberates on Constitutional Challenge to Tribunals Reforms Act 2021
Nov 12, 2025 12:34 am CST
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Tribunals Reforms Act 2021, which modifies appointment criteria and tenure terms for tribunal members. Petitioners argue the law contradicts previous Supreme Court judgments, while the government defends it as balancing judicial independence with administrative efficiency. The case highlights tensions between legislative authority and judicial precedent in tribunal governance.