Supreme Court

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. Jan 15, 2026
India terms developments in Venezuela 'matter of concern', calls for addressing issues through dialogue

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

'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. Dec 1, 2025
Judiciary has no 'magic wand' to fix Delhi-NCR's pollution problem: CJI Kant

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

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

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
Delhi fog

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