SC Blasts Uttarakhand Over 23-Year Delay on Forest Encroachment
Supreme Court holds Uttarakhand's entire executive accountable for systematic forest land grabbing since 2000. State given two weeks to file detailed affidavit. Read the full story.
Supreme Court holds Uttarakhand's entire executive accountable for systematic forest land grabbing since 2000. State given two weeks to file detailed affidavit. Read the full story.
Supreme Court rejects bail for Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, while granting relief to five others. Details inside.
India's Supreme Court partners with Bhutan's apex court for a landmark law clerk exchange program. CJI Surya Kant announces full financial support for Bhutanese clerks. Read more.
The Supreme Court of India and the Supreme Court of Bhutan sign a landmark MoU for exchanging law clerks and judicial knowledge, strengthening bilateral legal ties. Read more about this historic judicial partnership.
Allahabad High Court rebukes Meerut sessions court for not waiting for Supreme Court order copy. Justice Shailendra quashes summons in 2020 double murder case, emphasizing judicial patience. Read the full judgment details.
Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak, a Bombay High Court judge, has been appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court. He will assume charge on January 8, 2024, following the retirement of Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan.
The Supreme Court of India convenes vacation benches, including one led by CJI Surya Kant, during the winter break—a historic first. Discover the urgent cases heard.
In a historic first, Supreme Court vacation benches, including one led by CJI Surya Kant, convened during the winter recess. The court was closed from Dec 22 to Jan 2. Read more.
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.
The Supreme Court has approved the Bombay High Court's notification to establish Kolhapur as an additional bench. This move aims to enhance judicial access for Maharashtra's western region. Read more about this landmark decision.
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.
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.
Supreme Court reprimands Uttarakhand govt for failing to clear forest land encroachments. Bench demands immediate action plan and status report within 3 weeks.
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.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accuses TMC of 'maha jungle raj' in Bengal, promising to end corruption and appeasement. Read his full statement and political implications.
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.
Delhi High Court overturns Lokpal's directive in cash-for-query case involving TMC MP Mahua Moitra. Read the full details and implications of this significant legal development.
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 collegium approves Justice Mahesh Sharadchandra Sonak of Bombay HC as the next Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court. He will succeed Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan, who retires on January 8, 2025.
Calcutta High Court dismissed a PIL challenging the construction of a mosque named 'Babri Masjid' in Murshidabad by suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir. The court cited lack of locus standi. Read details.
Supreme Court's sharp remarks in stray dogs case as scheduled hearing before a special bench is cancelled. Kapil Sibal informs bench. Details inside.
Himachal Pradesh High Court threatens contempt action against Finance Secretary for defying Supreme Court order to clear pending dues of retired judges. Next hearing could trigger punitive steps.
Supreme Court directs private claimants to halt all construction on disputed Shamshabad land allegedly owned by HMDA. Case involves allegations of fabricated court orders. Read the full legal saga.
Supreme Court stays Bombay HC order enhancing wife's maintenance from ₹50k to ₹3.5 lakh/month. Husband directed to clear arrears. Next hearing in 2026. Details inside.
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.
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.
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir announces a massive Quran recital event in West Bengal's Murshidabad district in February, aiming to gather one lakh participants. This comes amid his suspension from the party.
Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir laid the foundation for a Babri Masjid-like mosque in Murshidabad's Beldanga on the demolition anniversary. The Calcutta High Court allowed the ceremony with strict law & order directives.
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.