Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has observed that the right to peaceful protest is constitutionally guaranteed and that "mere agitation" cannot be a ground for police excesses or lathi-charges. While hearing petitions against the crackdown on student protesters, the Supreme Court emphasized the need for "self-evolved discipline" in a democracy and proposed the formulation of a uniformed nationwide protocol to handle public demonstrations across India.
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CJI Surya Kant calls for CBI verification of Delhi lawyers’ law degrees, raising concerns over fake LLB certificates and BCI inaction.
Supreme Court says judges must show patience and encouragement towards young advocates, warns against decontextualised viral court videos.
Supreme Court directs High Courts to fast-track bail hearings, avoid casual adjournments to governments, and ensure timely FSL reports.
Senior Advocate Harish Salve to represent Bank of Baroda in Abu Dhabi trial linked to NMC Health collapse; case raised before Supreme Court.
Supreme Court flags pre-election freebies, warns of fiscal strain and harm to work culture while hearing challenge to Electricity Amendment Rules.
Supreme Court stays 2026 UGC Equity Regulations, calling them prima facie vague and misuse-prone, and restores 2012 rules pending constitutional review.
Supreme Court flags systematic forest land grabbing in Uttarakhand, orders inquiry, restrains private parties, and directs protection of 2,866 acres.
Supreme 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.
Supreme Court flags exploitation of deity, questions paid special pujas at Bankey Bihari Temple, citing inequality and violation of sacred resting hours.
Supreme Court directs Centre to frame policy on Shaheen Malik plea, seeks compliance report on pending trials and prioritised conclusion of cases.
Supreme Court dismisses contempt plea against Delhi High Court, holding no wilful disobedience in senior advocate designation process under Indira Jaising norms.
Supreme Court declines urgent intervention in the IndiGo flight-cancellation crisis, noting Centre and DGCA actions under the CAR 2024 framework.
Supreme Court remands divorce case, holding that courts must determine which spouse caused the marital breakdown before declaring the marriage irretrievably broken.
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