Context Drawing the curtains on an eight-year-long legal battle between the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government and the Centre, the Supreme Court has ruled that the Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over administrative services in the national capital. …
What’s in the news? Recently, the Supreme Court ruled that it can exercise its plenary power to do “complete justice” under Article 142(1) of the Constitution to dissolve a marriage on the ground that it had broken down irretrievably, without …
Why in the news? Recently, a record 9 judges have taken oath at one go, taking the Supreme Court strength to 33 (against the maximum possible strength of 34), of whom 4 are women. Who appoints Supreme Court judges? Articles …