India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Closes Contempt Against Shukla After Apology

Supreme Court Closes Contempt Case Against Journalist Ajay Shukla AfterUnconditional ApologyIn a decisive yet merciful turn, theSupreme Court of Indiaon Monday closedsuo motucriminal contempt proceedings against Chandigarh-based journalist and YouTuber Ajay Shukla, Editor-in-Chief ofVarprad M...

10 Mar 2026

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Oudh Bar Association Flags Concern About SC’s Remarks Against Allahabad HC Judge

It definitely cannot be ever taken lightly by anyone that none other than the Oudh Bar Association which enjoys an impeccable reputation nationwide has written to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) Hon’ble Mr Justice Surya Kant raising grave concerns over stigmatic and demoralizing remarks made...

26 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Allahabad

Interfaith Live-in Relationships Not an Offence Under UP Anti-Conversion Act 2021: Allahabad HC

Love Beyond Faith: Allahabad HC Shields Interfaith Couples from Bigotry's ShadowIn a resounding affirmation of personal freedom, the Allahabad High Court has declared that interfaith live-in relationships between consenting adults do not violate Uttar Pradesh's controversial anti-conversion l...

24 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Allows Open Court Hearing for Review Petitions Challenging 3-Year Bar Practice Rule for Judicial Service

Rare Open Door:Supreme CourtGreenlights Public Hearing for Challenge to 3-Year Judge RuleIn a departure from convention, aSupreme Courtbench led byChief Justice Surya Kant, alongsideJustices Augustine George MasihandK. Vinod Chandran, has allowedreview petitionschallenging the court's ownMay ...

19 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Demands Tribunal Roadmap from Centre

Supreme Court Issues Ultimatum to Centre: Roadmap for Tribunals in 4 Weeks or Risk DefunctionIn a decisive intervention to safeguard the tribunal ecosystem, theSupreme Court of Indiahas directed the Central Government to furnish a comprehensive roadmap withinfour weeksto ensure tribunals do n...

16 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Schedules 9-Judge Sabarimala Review Hearing April 2026

Supreme Court Schedules 9-Judge Sabarimala Review Hearing April 2026In a significant development for Indian constitutional law, the Supreme Court of India has directed the constitution of a 9-judge Constitution Bench to commence hearings on April 7, 2026, in the long-pending review of the lan...

16 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rejects Ramesh's Plea on Retrospective Clearances

Supreme Court Rejects Ramesh's Plea on Retrospective ClearancesIn a pointed dismissal that underscored the sanctity of its prior judgments, theSupreme Court of Indiaon Thursday rebuffed awrit petitionfiled by Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh challenging the government's practi...

12 Feb 2026

India - High Court of Andhra Pradesh

Advocate M Balaji Appointed Additional Judge Andhra Pradesh High Court

Advocate M. Balaji's Appointment toAndhra Pradesh High CourtIn a key move to fortify the judicial infrastructure of southern India, the Central Government notified onFebruary 10the appointment of advocate Shri Balaji Medamalli, popularly known as M. Balaji, as an Additional Judge of theAndhra...

11 Feb 2026

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SC Collegium Invokes Article 224A to Appoint 5 Retired Judges as Ad Hoc for Allahabad HC

SC Collegium Breaks New Ground: Appoints 5 Retired Judges as Ad Hoc for Allahabad High Court Under Article 224A In a landmark move to combat the mounting backlog of cases plaguing India's High Courts, the Supreme Court Collegium on February 3, 2026, approved the appointment of five retired ju...

04 Feb 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Launches AI Platform to Curb Pendency

Supreme Court Embraces AI: A New Era for Judicial Efficiency In a landmark move to modernize India's overburdened judicial system, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant announced on January 29 the launch of an AI-powered digital platform designed to track and reduce case pendency. Describin...

29 Jan 2026