SC affirms that judicial magistrates can order any person, including accused or witness, to provide voice samples for investigation even under CrPC.
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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.
SCBA chief urges CJI and Law Minister to finalise MoP for judges’ appointments, seeking transparency, equity, and merit-based framework.
CJI B R Gavai clarifies remarks on Lord Vishnu idol plea, says his words were misrepresented on social media and he respects all religions.
SC rejects plea to reinstall Lord Vishnu idol at Khajuraho, calls it publicity litigation, telling petitioner to “ask the deity” instead.
SC affirms Prof Naima Khatoon’s appointment as first woman Vice-Chancellor of AMU, rejecting plea challenging process citing husband’s role.
SC issues notice to Centre, Himachal, Uttarakhand & J&K on rising Himalayan landslides, flashfloods; seeks urgent preventive, ecological measures.
SC questions if Governors, President can face contempt for delays in assenting Bills; says laying timelines may amount to amending Constitution.
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