Union govt opposes Kerala’s bid to withdraw SC plea over Governor’s delay in bill assent; cites pending Presidential reference on the issue.
Read Full ArticleSC directs Centre to implement ‘One Rank One Pension’ for all retired High Court judges, ensuring equal pension regardless of entry source or tenure.
President seeks SC opinion under Article 143 on validity of court-set timelines for assent to State Bills and scope of powers under Articles 142 & 201.
Centre tells SC Tamil Nadu verdict on Governor’s delay in bills doesn’t apply to Kerala’s case; SC to hear plea on May 6.
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.
SC quashes Dr. Anil Khurana’s appointment as NCH chairperson for lacking eligibility, ruling that public office appointments must strictly follow statutory criteria.
SC seeks Centre, EC reply on plea for lifetime ban on convicted politicians, calling criminalisation of politics a major issue. Hearing set for March 4.
SC directs uniform exam norms for PwD candidates, ensuring equal access to scribes, compensatory time & accessibility. Govt must revise guidelines in 2 months.
SC refuses to lift stay on ‘Udaipur Files’ release; awaits Centre’s decision on CBFC clearance amid pleas over vilification concerns.
17 July, 2025 11:37 AMSC directs disability-friendly prisons; says denial of basic care violates Articles 14 & 21; orders infrastructure upgrades, audits, and compliance within 6 months.
17 July, 2025 11:18 AMSC tells Haryana SIT to finish probe in 4 weeks into Ashoka University professor’s posts on Operation Sindoor; no further summons for now.
17 July, 2025 11:32 AMSC acquits man on death row, cites faulty probe; issues detailed procedural guidelines for DNA evidence collection, storage, and chain of custody.
17 July, 2025 11:04 AMSC allows quashing of rape case in exceptional circumstances, citing settlement, complainant’s affidavit, and need to prevent misuse of legal process.
17 July, 2025 03:36 PMSC stays Karnataka HC order impleading Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy in contempt case; issues notice to NGO, seeks reply in 4 weeks.
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