SC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Aravalli Case
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the Aravalli deforestation case. A bench led by CJI Chandrachud will hear the matter on Monday, December 30, 2024. Read for details.
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Assam Draft Electoral Roll: 10.56 Lakh Names Deleted
Assam's draft electoral roll sees over 10.56 lakh names removed after special revision. Check details, claims, and objections process here.
SC Overturns Rape Conviction, Cites 'Sixth Sense' for Mediation
The Supreme Court acquits a man in a 2013 rape case, citing a 'sixth sense' that the parties could reconcile. The bench emphasized the need for nuance in consent cases. Read the full legal analysis.
SC: Driving Licence Invalid Immediately After Expiry
The Supreme Court has clarified that a driving licence becomes invalid the day after its expiry if not renewed. Know the legal implications and renewal process to avoid penalties.
10 Key Supreme Court Cases to Watch in 2026
From online gaming bans to judicial accountability, explore the 10 pivotal Supreme Court cases set for 2026 that will impact India's constitutional rights and society. Read the full analysis.
SC Criticizes Uttarakhand for Forest Land Encroachment
Supreme Court reprimands Uttarakhand govt for failing to clear forest land encroachments. Bench demands immediate action plan and status report within 3 weeks.
Supreme Court Registry to Scrutinise Urgent Cases: CJI
CJI Surya Kant instructs Supreme Court Registry to carefully examine urgent cases for appropriate listing. Special vacation benches are currently operational for immediate hearings. Read the full details.
BJP gets 12 times Congress funding in 2024-25
BJP received over ₹6,000 crore in political donations in 2024-25, 12 times Congress' ₹522 crore. Electoral trusts dominate funding post-SC scrapping electoral bonds. Full donor list revealed.
BJP Donations Hit Rs 6,073 Crore After Electoral Bonds Scrapped
BJP's donations surged 53% to Rs 6,073 crore in 2024-25 after SC scrapped electoral bonds. 52% came from trusts, top donors include Serum Institute, Vedanta. Read the full analysis.
Trust Donations Jump 3-Fold After Electoral Bonds Scrapped
After Supreme Court scrapped electoral bonds, corporate-backed trusts' political donations surged over 200% to Rs 3,811 crore in FY25, with BJP receiving 82% of total funds. Explore the data and key donors.
Special SC Vacation Bench Led by CJI to Sit on December 22
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will lead a special vacation bench on December 22 to hear urgent matters. This move ensures judicial access during the Supreme Court's winter break.
Supreme Court to Hear Urgent Matters on December 22
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant announced that one or two Supreme Court benches may sit on December 22 to hear urgent cases. The registry will verify the urgency before listing. Read for details.
SC Saves BDS Degrees, Imposes ₹10 Cr Fines on Colleges
Supreme Court regularises BDS degrees for 2016-17 Rajasthan students admitted with NEET percentile relaxation, but imposes ₹10 crore fines on erring colleges and mandates pro-bono service from students.
Supreme Court on Stray Dogs Case: Hearing Cancelled
Supreme Court's sharp remarks in stray dogs case as scheduled hearing before a special bench is cancelled. Kapil Sibal informs bench. Details inside.
SC Asks Centre, Bar for Security Proposals After CJI Incident
The Supreme Court directs the Centre and SCBA to propose security measures after a shoe was hurled at CJI Chandrachud. Read the latest updates on judicial security.
Rajasthan Draft Roll: 4.2 Lakh Voters Deleted
Rajasthan's draft electoral roll sees deletion of over 4.2 lakh voter names. Officials cite duplication and deceased voters as key reasons. Check your status now.
4.2 Lakh Voters Deleted in Rajasthan Draft Electoral Roll
Rajasthan's draft electoral roll sees deletion of nearly 4.2 lakh voter names. Officials cite routine housekeeping and duplication removal. Read the full details.
SC Raises Compensation for Parents of Teen Killed in Accident
Supreme Court increases compensation to Rs 8.65 lakh for parents of a 14-year-old killed in a road accident, citing 'pain and suffering'. Read the full legal analysis.
SC Grants Bail in UAPA Case Over Delayed Chargesheet
Supreme Court grants bail to man held for 2 years under UAPA without chargesheet, calling the prolonged custody 'absolutely unjustified'. Read the full legal analysis.
Kerala Electoral Roll Revision Deadline Extended to Dec 23
The Election Commission extends Kerala's Special Intensive Revision deadline by a week to Dec 23, following a Supreme Court nudge and state request. Get the full revised schedule here.
SC Declines PIL on Regulating AI in Judiciary
India's Supreme Court declined to entertain a PIL seeking AI regulation in courts but acknowledged the concerns. The CJI invited the petitioner to submit recommendations directly to the court. Read the full story.
SC on BLO Workload: States Must Provide Substitutes
Supreme Court orders states to replace BLOs facing health issues during intensive electoral roll revision. Get the latest on the court's directives to ease work pressure.
SC Demands Acid Attack Case Data from High Courts in 4 Weeks
The Supreme Court directs all High Courts to submit details of pending acid attack cases within four weeks. This move aims to expedite justice for survivors and ensure strict enforcement of laws.
SC to States: Provide more staff to EC to ease BLO work pressure
Supreme Court directs states to deploy extra staff for election roll revision, addressing BLOs' extreme workload and suicides. Details on the court's hearing and EC's response inside.
Over 22k Corrections Sought in Pune Civic Electoral Rolls
Pune Municipal Corporation faces criticism after draft electoral rolls contain major errors. Citizens submitted 22,809 suggestions for corrections. Read about the errors and the extended deadline.
'Bench Hunting' Threatens Supreme Court's Finality
The growing trend of 'bench hunting' for quick reversals of Supreme Court orders undermines its role as the final arbiter of law. Experts warn this practice jeopardizes judicial stability. Read more.
BJP Gets 83% of Tata Trust's Rs 915 Cr Political Donations
BJP received Rs 757.6 crore from Tata's Progressive Electoral Trust in 2024-25, data shows. Explore how electoral trusts fund parties post-electoral bond ban.
Gujarat Voter List Purge: 39 Lakh Ineligible Voters Found
Gujarat's electoral roll revision identifies 16 lakh deceased and 23 lakh relocated voters. Duplicate cards and digitisation progress also revealed. Read the full update.
SC Petition Against ECI's Assam Electoral Roll Revision
A petition in Supreme Court challenges ECI's decision for Special Revision in Assam, not SIR, citing illegal immigration concerns. Read the full details and implications for upcoming elections.
Gujarat SIR Finds 16 Lakh Dead Voters, 23 Lakh Shifted
Gujarat's Special Intensive Revision identifies 16 lakh deceased and 23 lakh permanently shifted voters. Enumeration forms distributed to over 5 crore voters. Details inside.
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