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SC clarifies Presidential reference on Bill clearance timelines won’t affect its Tamil Nadu judgment fixing deadlines for Governor and President.
Read Full ArticleSC rejects NCPCR plea against minor Muslim girl’s marriage, upholding HC ruling that valid marriage is possible under personal law upon puberty.
SC extends interim protection to cartoonist Hemant Malviya booked over caricature of PM Modi, RSS; apology ordered on social media within 10 days.
SC questions AMU VC appointment of Prof Khatoon, citing bias as her husband, then officiating VC, took part in the selection process.
SC: Non-disclosure of assets doesn’t automatically void elections; only substantial concealment impacting results can invalidate polls.
SC appoints Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia to head panel for Kerala varsity VC appointments, aiming to end Governor–state govt tussle.
SC dismisses plea challenging validity of 2024 Maharashtra Assembly polls, rejects claims of bogus votes cast after polling hours.
Gauhati HC quashes case against journalist, ruling his article on religious fundamentalism & illegal migration falls within journalistic duty.
Himachal Pradesh HC grants pre-arrest bail to industrialist accused of intimidating pollution officer, says allegations don’t amount to stalking under BNS.
Calcutta HC grants injunction to Moondust Paper Pvt Ltd, protecting its ‘Captain Gogo’ trademark against multiple infringers in smoking products.
SC grants bail to ex-WB Minister Partha Chatterjee in teachers’ recruitment scam, citing long incarceration; directs speedy trial in pending cases.
SC dismisses AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s plea against UP govt decision to close 105 primary schools; directs him to approach Allahabad HC.
SC seeks insurance cover, rehab and higher aid for cadets injured during military training, stressing need to support bravehearts joining armed forces.
Delhi court convicts surgeon for disrupting proceedings with ‘black magic’; sentenced till rising of court with ₹2,000 fine after apology.
SC clarifies that rejection of anticipatory bail doesn’t mean automatic arrest; custody depends on investigation, conduct, and case facts.
SC dismisses AAP MP Sanjay Singh’s plea against UP govt decision to close 105 primary schools; directs him to approach Allahabad HC.
19 August, 2025 11:02 AMSC grants bail to ex-WB Minister Partha Chatterjee in teachers’ recruitment scam, citing long incarceration; directs speedy trial in pending cases.
19 August, 2025 11:15 AMSC cancels bail to actor Darshan in murder case; slams VIP jail perks, warns officials to uphold rule of law and treat all accused equally.
14 August, 2025 12:30 PMSC refuses to stay order directing urgent relocation of stray dogs in Delhi-NCR; asks intervenors to file affidavits amid rising dog bite concerns.
14 August, 2025 03:33 PMSr Adv Mahalakshmi Pavani expresses concern over SC’s stray dog order, calling it short-sighted and inhumane amid reports of illegal culling and absence of shelters.
14 August, 2025 05:46 PMSC: Husband presumed father of child born in marriage; DNA test only if ‘non-access’ proven, protecting dignity & privacy under Evidence Act.
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