Supreme Court stays 2026 UGC Equity Regulations, calling them prima facie vague and misuse-prone, and restores 2012 rules pending constitutional review.
Read Full ArticleSupreme 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.
Supreme Court rules that mere touching of a minor’s private parts does not amount to rape or penetrative assault; conviction modified to lesser offence.
SC: Standard to summon accused under S.319 CrPC is lower than final judgment; allows plea to summon man in 2017 murder trial despite no chargesheet.
The Union government has cleared Justice Joymalya Bagchi's appointment as a Supreme Court judge. Currently serving in the Calcutta High Court, he is set to become the Chief Justice of India in 2031. ...
Supreme Court cautions young adults on pre-marital relationships in a bail plea over rape on false promise of marriage; suggests mediation.
17 February, 2026 04:47 PM
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.
17 February, 2026 05:15 PM
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