Darshan likely to be released from jail today after HC's 6-week conditional bail

Fan murder case: SC adjourns hearing on plea challenging bail to Darshan to July 24

Earlier, the bench had expressed strong reservations about the manner in which the Karnataka High Court exercised its discretion in granting bail to the actor in connection with the fan murder case. The court had told senior counsel Kapil Sibal, "To be very honest, we are not convinced with the manner in which the High Court exercised its discretion. We will very honestly say this." Jul 22, 2025
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SC rejects plea challenging extension of ban on SIMI

In a notification issued on January 29, 2024, the Union Home Ministry had extended the ban on SIMI for five more years, referring to its involvement in "fomenting terrorism, disturbing peace and communal harmony, which are prejudicial to the sovereignty, security and integrity of India". Jul 14, 2025
SC extends interim protection from arrest to ex-IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar

SC grants anticipatory bail to ex-IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the anticipatory bail plea of sacked Maharashtra cadre probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who allegedly submitted false OBC and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) certificates and fraudulently availed attempts beyond the permissible limits provided for the civil services examination. May 21, 2025
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Cash at judge's residence: SC trashes plea seeking FIR against Justice Varma

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea seeking criminal prosecution of Justice Yashwant Varma, who is embroiled in a controversy surrounding the alleged discovery of a huge pile of burnt cash in the storeroom attached to his bungalow in the national capital after the fire brigade had gone there to douse a blaze on March 14. May 21, 2025