Supreme Court flags systematic forest land grabbing in Uttarakhand, orders inquiry, restrains private parties, and directs protection of 2,866 acres.
Read Full ArticleSupreme Court rules that distinct reliefs cannot be combined in one writ petition, allowing withdrawal with liberty to file a fresh plea limited to one relief.
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.
CJI and Supreme Court judges donate ₹25,000 each to PM Flood Relief Fund, showing solidarity with flood-hit families and commitment to humanitarian values.
Maharashtra govt moves SC against Bombay HC’s acquittal of 12 in 2006 Mumbai train blasts that killed 189; SC to hear plea urgently on Thursday.
SC to examine Presidential reference on July 22 over court’s power to set timelines for Governor, President on clearing state Bills.
SC tells K’taka to fight political battles at ballot, not court—rejects plea against HC order quashing FIR on Tejasvi Surya’s fake news tweet.
CJI Gavai and SC judges express condolences over the Air India crash in Ahmedabad that killed over 210 people, offering prayers to victims’ families.
CJI Gavai pledges no post-retirement roles to uphold judicial independence; stresses ethics, transparency, and trust at UK roundtable.
SC Collegium recommends new Chief Justices for 5 High Courts, including MP, Karnataka, Gauhati, Patna, and Jharkhand.
SC questions BCI’s role in law college academics, seeks govt, UGC stance on scrapping 1-year LLM and derecognition of foreign LLMs.
SC to hear plea on May 14 challenging 2023 law replacing CJI with Union Minister in panel for appointing CEC, ECs, raising concerns of executive control.
Allahabad High Court Bar Association criticizes the Collegium for Justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer after a cash seizure, calling it a blow to judicial integrity.
Supreme Court initiates in-house inquiry against Delhi HC Judge Yashwant Varma after unaccounted cash is recovered from his residence following a fire.
The Supreme Court advocates for comprehensive sex education to combat child exploitation, foster consent awareness, and address misconceptions in India.
Supreme Court cautions young adults on pre-marital relationships in a bail plea over rape on false promise of marriage; suggests mediation.
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Kerala High Court sets aside SC/ST Special Court order, says courts must give reasons while taking cognizance, especially when ignoring FAD reports.
17 February, 2026 07:17 PM
Supreme Court refuses to interfere in plea against tribal village entry bans on pastors, asks petitioner to exhaust remedies under PESA Act.
17 February, 2026 05:35 PM
Supreme Court seeks responses from Centre and UP over failure to frame rules under Shariat Act, raising concerns on Muslim personal law application.
17 February, 2026 07:08 PM
Delhi High Court sets aside Commercial Court order dismissing copyright suit over Local Commissioner’s visit; expunges collusion findings against counsel.
17 February, 2026 06:53 PM
Allahabad High Court refers advocate for criminal contempt over alleged scandalous remarks during a bail hearing in Uttar Pradesh.
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