India - Supreme Court

Sabarimala Reference Day 4: TDB Disputes NSS on Articles 25, 26

Sabarimala Reference Day 4: TDB Disputes NSS on Articles 25, 26In a pivotal exchange on the fourth day of hearings before a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court of India, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) advanced a nuanced interpretation of Articles 25(2)(b) and 26(b) of the Constitution,...

15 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Reserves Order in Oza Contempt Appeal

Supreme Court Reserves Order in Oza Contempt Appeal, Eyes Institutional DamageIn a closely watched proceeding that underscores the delicate balance between judicial dignity and the Bar's right to voice grievances, the Supreme Court of India has reserved its order in Senior Advocate Yatin Nare...

08 Apr 2026

India - High Court of Delhi

SG Challenges Constitutional Morality in Sabarimala Reference

SG Challenges Constitutional Morality in Sabarimala ReferenceNEW DELHI – On the second day of hearings before a nine-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta launched a forceful critique of "constitutional morality" and "transformative constitutio...

08 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

CCTV Footage Exonerates Accused: Supreme Court Quashes Assault Charges Under IPC Sections Citing Bhajan Lal Principles

Neighbors Cleared by Camera: Supreme Court Halts 'Malicious' Assault TrialIn a landmark intervention, theSupreme Court of Indiahas quashed criminal proceedings against three apartment residents accused of assaulting a 77-year-old former prosecutor and his family. A bench comprising Justices V...

07 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Failure to Provide Written Grounds of Arrest Renders Arrest Illegal: Supreme Court in NDPS Case

Doctors Walk Free: Supreme Court Slaps Down Illegal Arrest in Tramadol BustIn a sharp rebuke to procedural lapses, the Supreme Court of India has granted bail to two medical professionals—Dr. Rajinder Rajan, a senior orthopaedic surgeon and hospital owner, and Dr. Jatinder Malhotra, pharmacy ...

06 Apr 2026

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