Supreme Court

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.

4 days ago

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.

6 days ago

'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".

8 days ago

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.

10 days ago

'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.

13 days ago

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.

15 days ago

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.

27 days ago

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

SC asks comedian Samay Raina, others to issue public apology for jokes on disabled

In its application, the foundation urged "the highest degree of sensitivity and compassion" in discussions about people suffering from SMA. During his show, "India's Got Latent", Raina pointed out a charity case of a two-month-old baby. He said "something crazy" had happened: "A two-month-old baby requires a Rs 16 crore injection."

Aug 25, 2025

SC orders release of stray dogs post sterilisation, immunisation; notes exceptions [details]

The Justice Nath-led Bench, which reserved its decision last week in the suo motu case titled "In Re: City Hounded by Strays, Kids Pay Price", emphasised the creation of dedicated feeding spaces for stray dogs while restricting public feeding.

Aug 22, 2025

Kannada actor Darshan arrested in Bengaluru after SC cancels bail in Renukaswamy murder case

The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the bail of Kannada actor Darshan in connection with the fan murder case. The bench also ordered the authorities to take him into custody immediately. The court has similarly cancelled the bail of Darshan's partner, Pavithra Gowda and five other accused persons, who will also be taken into custody immediately following the verdict.

Aug 14, 2025

Cannot ignore Pahalgam: SC on J&K statehood pleas

The apex court was hearing applications arguing that the continued delay in restoring statehood is "gravely affecting the rights of the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir and also violating the idea of federalism". The applications contended that the failure to restore statehood within a time-bound framework amounts to a violation of federalism, which forms part of the Basic Structure of the Constitution.

Aug 14, 2025

Supreme Court slams Rahul Gandhi over controversial Indian Army remark

The controversy began when Gandhi allegedly stated, "Chinese troops are thrashing Indian Army soldiers in Arunachal Pradesh," referring to a face-off in the Tawang sector on December 9, 2022. This statement, along with his claim that 2,000 square kilometers of Indian territory had been occupied by China, led to a criminal defamation case against him.

Aug 4, 2025

SC issues notice to RBI, ED, TRAI, states on plea to ban all betting apps

The petitioner, Dr K.A. Paul, claiming himself to be "a prominent social activist, humanitarian, and President of Global Peace Initiative, which is dedicated to promoting peace and justice globally", said the plea was filed in the interest of millions of people and to protect the sanity and democracy in India by banning "illegal" betting apps.

Aug 1, 2025