Supreme Court

'Most shocking and disappointing': SC cancels bail of husband accused in dowry death case

The case relates to the death of a 22-year-old woman in Uttar Pradesh's Shrawasti district within three months of her marriage. Her father alleged that despite giving Rs 3.5 lakh and other dowry items, the husband and his family demanded a four-wheeler and subjected her to harassment. She was found dead with injury marks on her neck.

13 hours ago

SC issues notice on PIL to exclude doctors from Consumer Protection Act

Citing a 2024 Supreme Court judgment that exempted advocates from the CPA and questioned an earlier 1995 ruling covering doctors, the petition urges reconsideration of medical services under consumer protection laws, saying prolonged litigation harms both doctors and patients.

2 days ago

SC cautions against further adjournments in petition challenging Wangchuk's detention

The Supreme Court warned against further adjournments in the habeas corpus plea challenging the NSA detention of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, stressing the urgency of such matters.

3 days ago

Free to take part in BCCI affairs, says SC while lifting ban on Anurag Thakur

The Supreme Court has lifted the nearly nine-year-old ban on BJP MP and former Union Minister Anurag Thakur, allowing him to participate in BCCI affairs again.

7 days ago

SC pulls up ED, CBI over delay in Anil Ambani-led RCOM loan fraud probe

The Supreme Court has pulled up the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI over an unexplained delay in investigating alleged bank loan frauds linked to Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications and group companies, involving public funds of around Rs 40,000 crore.

8 days ago

CM Mamata files fresh plea in SC to stop voter name deletions during SIR in Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has filed a fresh application in the Supreme Court seeking an immediate halt to the deletion of voters' names during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state. Alleging a serious risk of large-scale disenfranchisement, she accused the Election Commission

8 days ago

"Exit India if you can't': SC reprimands WhatsApp, Meta over data sharing for ads, questions user privacy

The Supreme Court sharply criticised WhatsApp and its parent company Meta over the sharing of user data for targeted advertising, warning that citizens' privacy cannot be compromised. Making strong observations, the court said such practices amount to exploitation of user data and questioned how ordinary Indians could be expected to understand complex privacy policies.

9 days ago

SC issues notice on plea challenging anti-conversion laws enacted by multiple states

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre and 12 states, including Rajasthan and Arunachal Pradesh, on a fresh PIL filed by the National Council of Churches in India challenging the validity of their respective anti-conversion laws.

10 days ago

'Will divide society and have grave repercussions': SC stays UGC's new equity regulations, issues notice

The petitions challenge the new regulations for allegedly institutionalising discrimination by restricting grievance redressal mechanisms to SC, ST and OBC categories, thereby excluding individuals from the general category and violating constitutional guarantees of equality and fair access to remedies.

14 days ago

'Tariffs are indispensable': Trump vows alternative measures if Supreme Court curbs authority

US President Donald Trump defended tariffs as a central pillar of his economic and foreign policy, calling them "indispensable" for boosting domestic investment and manufacturing. He said tariffs had forced companies to build plants in the US, generated hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue, and helped fund support programmes such as aid for farmers.

15 days ago

'Dispute will escalate further': Maulana Razvi as SC allows both Basant Panchami worship and namaz at Bhojshala complex

The Supreme Court allowed both Basant Panchami worship and Friday namaz at the disputed Bhojshala–Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. Friday prayers were conducted peacefully under tight security, while Maulana Razvi warned the decision could escalate the dispute.

20 days ago

Bank 'fraud' by Anil Ambani-led RCOM: SC seeks sealed-cover reports from CBI, ED; issues fresh notice

The PIL alleges that over Rs 1.50 lakh crore in RCOM group debt was written off and describes the case as one of the largest bank loan frauds in the country. It claims funds were siphoned off through shell companies and that the CBI's FIR covers only a small portion of the alleged irregularities.

20 days ago

Siddaramaiah govt rejects K'taka Governor's demand to drop 11 paras from address; may move SC

The Karnataka government has refused Governor Thawarchand Gehlot's demand to delete 11 paragraphs from his joint session address, raising the possibility of a constitutional standoff. If the Governor does not deliver the speech as prepared, the state may approach the Supreme Court seeking directions for him to fulfill his constitutional duties.

21 days ago

SC extends stay on revised Aravalli Hills definition, orders ban on illegal mining

The Court also banned illegal mining in the Aravalli region, instructing the Rajasthan government to prevent unlawful extraction and ensure legal compliance. Further hearings are scheduled in four weeks.

22 days ago

I-PAC raid row: SC stays Bengal Police FIRs against ED officers; issues notice to CM Mamata Banerjee, others

A bench of Justices issued notices to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, DGP Rajeev Kumar, the Kolkata Police Commissioner and others. The court directed the preservation of CCTV footage and related recordings from the search sites, granted two weeks for responses, and listed the matter for further hearing on February 3, warning that unresolved issues of this nature could lead to lawlessness.

28 days ago

SC questions attitude of those feeding stray dogs in public places

The court flagged poor implementation of Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, concerns over aggressive dogs, and risks of disease transmission to wildlife.

Jan 13, 2026

Delhi riots case: SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam; grants relief to 5 others

Pronouncing the judgment, a Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Prasanna B. Varale said that the prosecution material disclosed a prima facie case against Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, thereby attracting the statutory bar to bail under Section 43D(5) of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Jan 5, 2026

'Not justiciable': SC dismisses PIL challenging PM's ceremonial chadar offering at Ajmer Dargah

Observing that the reliefs sought were not justiciable, a Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said that such issues could not be decided under Article 32 of the Constitution.

Jan 5, 2026

India terms developments in Venezuela 'matter of concern', calls for addressing issues through dialogue

India has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Venezuela and said it is closely monitoring the situation. Reaffirming its support for the safety and well-being of the Venezuelan people, India has urged all parties to resolve issues peacefully through dialogue, while confirming that its embassy in Caracas is in touch with the Indian community and extending all possible assistance.

Jan 4, 2026

'My father will get justice when...': Unnao rape victim demands death sentence for Kuldeep Sengar

Expressing faith in the apex court, the victim said she continued to believe that justice would ultimately prevail.

Dec 29, 2025