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Two homeopathic physicians filed a PIL seeking directions to the Ministry of AYUSH to permit the treatment of mild coronavirus through homeopathic medicines. A three-judge SC bench dismissed the same. Petitioner’s Submissions The Petitioners are two homeopathic doctors named Dr Ravi M. Nair and Dr Asok Kumar Das. This prayer

The Supreme Court rejected Rhea Chakraborty’s transfer petition invoking Article 142. They also directed the transfer of any similar case in the future to the jurisdiction of CBI. It held that there is no parallel investigation in Mumbai but a mere inquiry. Brief facts of the case The death of

The Supreme Court dismissed the PIL filed by a social activist challenging the appointment of MV Rao as Acting DGP in Jharkhand. The PIL alleged that this appointment is a violation of the Prakash Singh case. Petitioner’s Submissions The PIL in question has been filed on behalf of Prahlad Narayan

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court on the 21st August decided to allow entry into Jain Temples during the Paryushan festival. It was subject to the Standard Operating Procedure rules in light of COVID-19. Brief facts of the case The petition arose from an appeal against a Bombay High

On 14th August in the case of Preet Pal Singh vs State, the Supreme Court set aside a High Court order granting bail to the accused convicted in a dowry death case. The Court observed that the High Court failed to record valid reasons while allowing the accused application as

In the case of Common Cause v. Union of India on 11 August 2020, the Supreme Court granted OMDC condonation of delay. This delay was in connection with the payment of compensation to the State of Odisha given a mining lease. Brief Facts of the Case The applicant here is

The Supreme Court on 14 August dismissed an appeal. This was filed by the Union Of India via Revenue Secretary alleging fraud in a 1989 land acquisition transaction. The division judge bench held that the evidence on record does not support the contentions of the appellant. Brief facts of the

The Supreme Court decided on the petition filed by BJP MLA praying for a stay on the BSP-Congress merger. The bench was headed by J. Arun Mishra and refused to grant a stay order. Brief facts of the Case This matter arises from a Special Leave Petition filed by Madan

On 4th August 2020, Supreme Court issued extra directions to the States to make sure the interest of senior citizens is unharmed during the pandemic. It arose from an application filed in the Court by Dr. Ashwani Kumar that called attention to the issue. Brief Facts of the Case This

A PIL had been filed by a law student praying for a CBI or NIA probe into the death of Sushant Singh Rajput. It was dismissed by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court observed that the matter is already being pursued by the late actor’s father so there is no