SC urges Centre to clear pending judge appointments swiftly to reduce high court vacancies and tackle over 7 lakh pending criminal appeals.
Read Full ArticleMere performance of religious rituals doesn’t prove a person professes that religion, rules SC while upholding SC-reserved MLA A Raja’s election.
SC: Unexplained delay in departmental proceedings must favor employees unless misconduct involves extraneous influences or gratifications.
SC stresses priority for appeals in old cases where aged accused are on bail, citing long delays and fairness concerns in hearing life sentence cases.
SC criticises Delhi HC’s order directing Wikipedia to remove details of ANI’s defamation suit, raising concerns over press freedom and media impact.
SC appoints Ranjit Kumar as amicus curiae to examine Lokpal’s jurisdiction on corruption complaint against HC judge.
Supreme Court overturns HC ruling, stressing the role of Civil and Family Courts in child custody cases to prioritize the welfare of children over legal rights.
Supreme Court rebukes Tamil Nadu, saying not everyone making allegations against CM can be jailed; restores bail for YouTuber Sattai.
SC mandates States to maintain panel of lawyers for 6 weeks after change in ruling party to prevent adjournments; emphasizes court's smooth functioning.
Supreme Court stays 15-day jail term of retired IPS officer Sampath Kumar in a contempt case filed by cricketer MS Dhoni, questioning the Madras High Court's verdict related to IPL match-fixing allega...
Supreme Court orders Centre to frame policy in 6 months for phasing out heavy duty diesel vehicles, emphasizing the fundamental right to a pollution-free environment.
The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the Madras High Court's decision, refusing to entertain a plea for the removal of Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji following his arrest in a job-for-cash scam. T...
Supreme Court rules that Armed Forces Tribunal, a quasi-judicial body, lacks authority to direct government policy formulation, particularly in matters of promotions within the military. Highlights fr...
Explore the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the acquittal of six accused in a murder case. Delve into the intricacies of the case involving the father of the deceased as a key witness, and understa...
Supreme Court of India forms a five-judge Constitution bench, led by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, to re-examine the 2018 judgement on the 'Asian Resurfacing case'. This case involves the automatic l...
SC refuses to stay Waqf Amendment Act, 2025; stays 5-year Islam practice clause, restricts Collector’s powers, and limits non-Muslim appointments.
15 September, 2025 12:21 PM
Grandchildren have no automatic right to grandparents’ property if parents are alive: Delhi HC clears misconception
15 September, 2025 10:34 AM
SC dismisses plea to bring political parties under POSH Act, saying it would open Pandora’s box and misuse; joining a party not akin to employment.
15 September, 2025 06:41 PM
J&K High Court rules right to change one’s name is a fundamental right under Articles 19 & 21, quashing Board’s rejection of student’s plea.
15 September, 2025 03:15 PM
SC directs HCs, trial courts to decide anticipatory and regular bail pleas within 2 months, stressing personal liberty cannot be kept in abeyance.
15 September, 2025 03:48 PM
SC says funding daughter’s marriage is a father’s duty; directs man to pay ₹10 lakh while upholding divorce after long separation.
15 September, 2025 11:11 AM
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