Shiv Sena (UBT) files a Supreme Court plea challenging the Maharashtra Assembly Speaker's meeting with CM Eknath Shinde, citing concerns over impartiality in the impending decision on disqualification pleas.
Read Full ArticleThe Telangana High Court says that pursuant to the Supreme Court's directions in the case of Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay versus Union of India, the Court has formed a special bench to monitor all pending cases against Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assemblies (MLAs) in the state.
Umar Ansari, son of gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari, files a Supreme Court petition citing fears for his father's safety in Uttar Pradesh's Banda jail, alleging a conspiracy to assassinate him and seeking transfer to a non-BJP ruled state.
The Supreme Court directs the High Courts to register a suo motu case for effective monitoring and expeditious disposal of criminal cases involving sitting and former MPs and MLAs, besides prioritising those matters punishable with death penalty and life imprisonment.
Kerala High Court issues notice to CBFC over certification of The Kerala Story 2, questions safeguards under Cinematograph Act; release not stayed.
21 February, 2026 02:50 PM
Senior Advocate Vikas Singh flags criminalisation of politics, black money in elections, and calls for systemic electoral reforms to protect democracy.
21 February, 2026 06:47 PM
US Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s global tariffs, ruling that IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose import duties.
21 February, 2026 02:45 PM
Madras High Court upholds EPF liability on beedi company, holding beedi rollers engaged through intermediaries are employees entitled to PF benefits.
21 February, 2026 04:03 PM
Supreme Court flags pre-election freebies, warns of fiscal strain and harm to work culture while hearing challenge to Electricity Amendment Rules.
21 February, 2026 03:11 PM
Madras High Court bars caste suffixes in temple festival invitations, says caste exists only in minds; directs names be printed without caste tags.
21 February, 2026 03:26 PM
