Supreme Court

'Even in Nehru's era, India had electoral shortcomings': Deve Gowda slams Congress on 'vote chori'

"Even during Nehru's time, there were certain shortcomings in the electoral system in our country," said the former Prime Minister while participating in a debate on the 'vote chori' issue in the Rajya Sabha He also referred to a letter written by Jawaharlal Nehru regarding the addition of 18,000 voters in Kerala.

13 days ago

'Can't sit idle': SC on its desire to address Delhi air pollution

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to submit a report within a week on an "actionable" strategy to address the recurring air crisis and highlight steps taken against polluting factors other than stubble burning.

27 days ago

Judiciary has no 'magic wand' to fix Delhi-NCR's pollution problem: CJI Kant

The Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, stated that the judiciary cannot provide immediate solutions to Delhi-NCR's hazardous air pollution, emphasising that only experts and scientists can offer comprehensive solutions. The CJI noted that pollution spikes during winters and called for continuous monitoring, scheduling the long-pending MC Mehta air-pollution PIL for December 1. Highlighting the severity, he shared personal struggles with outdoor activities due to poor air quality.

Nov 27, 2025

Mekedatu project: Karnataka govt to convene all-party meet & finalise next step

The state of Tamil Nadu had approached the apex court seeking a stay on the operation of the permission given by the Central Water Commission on November 22, 2018, to Karnataka Cauvery Neeravari Nigam Ltd., Bengaluru, an instrumentality of the state of Karnataka, to go ahead with the preparation of a detailed project report for the Mekedatu Balancing Reservoir-cum-Drinking Water project.

Nov 23, 2025

Indiabulls 'illegalities': SC questions 'friendly' probe by agencies

The Justice Kant-led Bench remarked that SEBI has full authority to probe the allegations and should act without hesitation. Pushing the CBI to move beyond preliminary investigation, the top court questioned the probe agency as to why no FIR had been registered so far. Filing an FIR would enable the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to effectively examine the money-laundering aspect of the matter, it remarked.

Nov 19, 2025

SC to hear PIL on controlling air pollution tomorrow

In the previous hearing on November 12, the CJI Gavai-led Bench had expressed concern over the deteriorating air quality despite enforcement of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), and had directed the governments of Punjab and Haryana to file detailed affidavits outlining the steps taken to curb stubble burning.

Nov 16, 2025

Civic bodies working extra time after SC order on stray dogs

Ten new Animal Birth Control Centres are expected to be ready only by December, while two exclusive facilities for rabies-affected and aggressive dogs are being planned at Perungudi and Madhavaram.

Nov 9, 2025

Stray dog menace: SC issues fresh directions, orders fencing of public places

The Justice Nath-led Bench asked the local municipal bodies to conduct regular pick-up drives from such premises and shift the animals to designated shelters after mandatory vaccination and sterilisation under the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023.

Nov 7, 2025

'Significant transformation': SC lauds progress in India's road transport infrastructure

The Supreme Court further called upon the Principal Secretaries of the Transport Departments of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to meet within three months to "work out modalities" of the reciprocal transport agreement and ensure that "public interest is not rendered a casualty".

Nov 5, 2025

SC calls for action against digital arrest scams with 'iron hands'

In sealed cover reports, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) submitted that criminal networks linked to digital arrest frauds were often operating from countries such as Myanmar and Thailand.

Nov 3, 2025

'Love, not lust': Supreme Court quashes POCSO conviction

Observing that "peculiar facts and circumstances" warranted compassion, a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih allowed the appeal of a man, who had been sentenced to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment under Section 6 of the POCSO Act, and five years under Section 366 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor girl.

Oct 31, 2025

Pakistan: Death sentence of soldier who killed Baloch student in front of his parents turned to life imprisonment

Student of Karachi University, Hayat Baloch was killed on August 13, 2020 in the Absar area of Turbat, when FC personnel Shadiullah shot him eight times before his parents, The Balochistan Post reported. The brutal killing of Hayat Baloch sparked outrage in Balochistan against state repression that continues in the region to this day in various forms.

Oct 29, 2025

Saradha scam: SC rejects CBI plea challenging anticipatory bail granted to Bengal DGP Rajeev Kumar

A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran directed that the contempt of court case—regarding allegations that the state police were interfering with the CBI's investigation in the Saradha scam—be listed after eight weeks.

Oct 17, 2025

Bar Council of India suspends advocate who attempted to attack CJI Gavai

A show cause notice will be issued requiring him to explain within 15 days why the suspension should not be continued and further disciplinary action taken. "This order is interim and without prejudice to any proceedings under the general law or the Advocates Act, 1961," the BCI clarified.

Oct 6, 2025

SC issues notice on plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention

When senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Wangchuk, pointed out that no family member had received the grounds of detention, SG Mehta responded, "The law requires service on the detenue, and we have done that. We will examine the feasibility of serving it to his wife."

Oct 6, 2025

Maulana Mahmood Madani questions intent behind Waqf law, cautions against 'vote theft'

"The earlier Waqf law already had loopholes, and the new amendments have only made it easier to create problems. Some may feel there is relief, but overall, I am not satisfied. The court's final judgment is also not conclusive for me," he remarked.

Sep 17, 2025

SC Collegium recommends appointment of permanent judges in Karnataka, Madras, Tripura HCs

"The Supreme Court Collegium, in its meeting held on 15th September, 2025, has approved the proposal for the appointment of Shri Justice Kurubarahalli Venkataramareddy Aravind, Additional Judge, as a Permanent Judge in the High Court of Karnataka," said a statement uploaded on the official website of the Apex Court.

Sep 16, 2025

'Cannot enforce without rules': SC puts interim stay on 5-year practice, key provisions of Waqf Amendment Act 2025

Additionally, the Court stayed the provision that allowed designated government officers to decide whether a Waqf property had encroached on government land. It held that permitting Executive Officers to adjudicate such matters violates the principle of separation of powers.

Sep 15, 2025

National Lok Adalat to Take Place Today Across Country, Aims to Ease Court Burden

Citizens with minor traffic violations such as over-speeding, riding without a helmet, not wearing a seatbelt, or lacking valid documents like a Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate, can visit their local courts to resolve their cases. In many cases, individuals can avail significantly reduced fines or even complete waivers, depending on the severity and nature of the offence.

Sep 13, 2025

2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits 6 accused in mosque looting case, slams police probe

In a strongly worded judgment, the court criticised the Delhi Police's approach to the investigation, stating, "It is unfortunate that despite glaring flaws, the SHO and supervising officers proceeded to file a charge sheet. Such actions severely erode public trust in the investigative process and in the rule of law."

Aug 27, 2025