Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
Supreme Court stays bail granted to Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case, flags flawed POCSO interpretation on “public servant” definition.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court stays its earlier order mandating inclusion of Hindu and Muslim officers in the SIT probing the 2023 Akola riots; issues notice to respondents.
SC declines contempt action against lawyer in shoe-hurling case; to frame preventive court security guidelines after CJI Gavai’s magnanimous pardon.
SC issues notice to all States & UTs on rising ‘digital arrest’ scams; favours CBI probe into pan-India cyber frauds targeting citizens.
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 directs Chhattisgarh govt to preserve body of top Maoist commander Katha Ramchandra Reddy, killed in encounter, till HC hears fake encounter plea.
SC stays Andhra Pradesh HC order on SIT composition in Tirupati prasadam row, clarifying CBI Director’s role in appointing investigation officer.
SC to hear Vodafone plea on Sept 26 seeking quashing of additional AGR dues; bench stresses need for finality in long-pending proceedings.
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 refuses to stay Waqf Amendment Act, 2025; stays 5-year Islam practice clause, restricts Collector’s powers, and limits non-Muslim appointments.
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.
SC asks Centre about SOP on deporting illegal migrants, flags bias over Bengali speakers; quips if India must ‘build a wall like America’.
SC asks if Governor can withhold assent to Bills indefinitely, raising concern that legislature may be rendered defunct without judicial remedy.
SC questions AMU VC appointment of Prof Khatoon, citing bias as her husband, then officiating VC, took part in the selection process.
Madras High Court initiates suo motu criminal contempt against a publisher over a book allegedly targeting a sitting judge; police directed to stop its release.
08 January, 2026 07:27 PM
Jharkhand High Court strikes down electricity duty amendment, holding that the State cannot delegate taxing power without clear policy guidance.
08 January, 2026 05:55 PM
Supreme Court grants bail to Amtek Auto promoter Arvind Dham, holding prolonged incarceration without trial progress violates the right to speedy trial under Article 21.
08 January, 2026 05:19 PM
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