Supreme Court stays its earlier order mandating inclusion of Hindu and Muslim officers in the SIT probing the 2023 Akola riots; issues notice to respondents.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court rules lawyers cannot be summoned for legal advice unless exceptions under Sec 132 BSA apply, safeguarding lawyer-client privilege and legal profession autonomy.
Justice Surya Kant to become 53rd CJI on Nov 24, 2025; first from Haryana to hold the post. Known for key rulings on Article 370, Electoral Bonds, OROP & Pegasus.
SC declines contempt action against lawyer in shoe-hurling case; to frame preventive court security guidelines after CJI Gavai’s magnanimous pardon.
CJI Gavai recommends Justice Surya Kant as his successor. Justice Kant to become the 53rd Chief Justice of India, serving from Nov 24, 2025 to Feb 9, 2027.
Centre writes to CJI B R Gavai recommending Justice Surya Kant as the next Chief Justice of India; he is set to assume office on November 24, 2025.
SC affirms that judicial magistrates can order any person, including accused or witness, to provide voice samples for investigation even under CrPC.
SC issues notice to Centre, Tamil Nadu & Kerala on plea to decommission 120-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam citing safety concerns and risk to 10 million lives.
SC grants Centre 4 more weeks to respond to plea seeking restoration of Jammu & Kashmir’s statehood, citing ongoing security and consultation factors.
CJI B R Gavai says he and Justice K Vinod Chandran were shocked by the shoe-attack incident but call it a “forgotten chapter,” showing composure and restraint.
SC allows judicial officers with 7 years’ Bar experience to apply for district judge posts; ruling ensures level playing field and directs states to frame eligibility rules.
SC orders immediate release of life convict who served 22 years for a murder committed to uphold family honour, citing Maharashtra remission guidelines.
Lawyer attempts to throw shoes at CJI B.R. Gavai in Supreme Court; security intervenes swiftly as he shouts slogans over ‘Sanatan’ remarks.
SC allows certified manufacturers to produce green crackers in Delhi, but bans their sale in NCR till further orders, balancing pollution and livelihoods.
SC stays Andhra Pradesh HC order on SIT composition in Tirupati prasadam row, clarifying CBI Director’s role in appointing investigation officer.
Kerala High Court rules that a melpattam right grants only usufructuary benefits from trees and creates no ownership or transferable interest in land.
11 November, 2025 02:29 PM
Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on plea seeking recognition of haemophilia as a disability under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.
11 November, 2025 02:16 PM
Madras HC asks Centre to explain exclusion of transgender persons from adoption under CARA Guidelines despite Transgender Rights Act, 2019.
11 November, 2025 04:43 PM
Sergio Gor sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to India; dual role as Special Envoy underscores stronger Indo-Pacific and bilateral strategic focus.
11 November, 2025 12:28 PM
India repatriated 197 citizens from Myanmar’s cybercrime hub via Thailand, marking a major diplomatic effort to combat trafficking and online fraud.
11 November, 2025 01:24 PM
David Szalay wins the 2025 Booker Prize for Flesh, becoming the first Hungarian-British author to receive the prestigious literary award.
11 November, 2025 03:11 PM
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