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SC: Standard to summon accused under S.319 CrPC is lower than final judgment; allows plea to summon man in 2017 murder trial despite no chargesheet.
Read Full ArticleSC stays Karnataka HC order impleading Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in contempt case; issues notice to NGO, seeks reply in 4 weeks.
Union govt opposes Kerala’s bid to withdraw SC plea over Governor’s delay in bill assent; cites pending Presidential reference on the issue.
SC takes suo motu cognisance of ED summoning lawyers; to frame norms to protect legal advice, lawyer-client privilege, and independence of the Bar.
Delhi HC upholds Centre’s withdrawal of security clearance for Turkish firm Celebi, citing urgent national security concerns post ‘Operation Sindoor’.
HDFC Bank MD moves SC to quash FIR filed by Lilavati Hospital Trust over alleged ₹2.05 crore fraud; SC agrees to hear plea on urgent basis.
SC slams UP jail officials for 28-day delay in bail release, calls nitpicking on court orders a serious dereliction; orders ₹5L interim compensation.
SC hails Bombay HC’s bold stand on demolishing illegal Thane structures; refuses to interfere, cites underworld link and rule of law concerns.
SC slams Karnataka’s de facto ban on Kamal Haasan’s ‘Thug Life’, says CBFC-certified films can’t be blocked by mob threats; rule of law must prevail.
SCAORA strongly condemns ED’s summons to Sr Adv Arvind Datar, calling it a threat to legal independence and a misuse of power despite its withdrawal.
SC warns petitioner against filing repeated pleas challenging Z+ security cover to Mukesh Ambani, says he has no locus and may face exemplary costs.
SC grants bail to senior journalist Kommineni Srinivasa Rao, stressing protection of journalistic freedom and noting he didn’t make the alleged remarks himself.
CJI Gavai calls the Constitution a social document, stressing representation, equality, and inclusion at Oxford Union, invoking Ambedkar’s legacy.
SC stays Delhi HC order quashing NCISM chief’s appointment; to examine if PhD qualifies as PG degree under NCISM Act for top post eligibility.
Apple rejects Trump’s call to stop expanding in India, reaffirming its commitment to make India a key iPhone manufacturing hub under Make in India.
Using secret call recordings or snooping on spouse doesn’t breach privacy if used in divorce case, rules Supreme Court, allowing such evidence under law.
15 July, 2025 11:54 AMUnion govt opposes Kerala’s bid to withdraw SC plea over Governor’s delay in bill assent; cites pending Presidential reference on the issue.
15 July, 2025 12:34 PMSC agrees to hear plea challenging Delhi HC’s stay on release of ‘Udaipur Files’ despite censor clearance; hearing likely this week.
15 July, 2025 12:49 PMSC mulls guidelines on offensive social media posts, stresses self-regulation and curbing divisive content without censorship under Article 19(2).
15 July, 2025 01:52 PM