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...
Delhi Karkardooma Court orders NGO to return pet dogs, flags misuse of authority, and says animal welfare must operate within the rule of law.
19 January, 2026 03:22 PM
Delhi High Court upheld Press Council of India’s rejection of Editors Guild’s claim, citing delay and non-compliance, and declined to interfere in 15th Press Council constitution.
19 January, 2026 01:39 PM
Supreme Court enforces Article 21A, mandates statutory rules for RTE Act’s 25% quota, and empowers NCPCR to monitor State compliance.
19 January, 2026 02:43 PM
Supreme Court rules accused on bail after suspension of sentence need not appear on every hearing date in appellate or revisional courts.
19 January, 2026 12:47 PM
Kerala High Court holds that a Hindu wife can claim maintenance from her husband’s immovable property, laying down a three-stage framework of rights.
19 January, 2026 02:00 PM
Delhi High Court grants sweeping interim relief against AI deepfake pornography, orders takedown, de-indexing, disclosure and MeitY-led website blocking.
19 January, 2026 04:50 PM
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