India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Queries Centre on Cadets' Ex-Servicemen Status

Supreme Court Queries Centre on Cadets'Ex-ServicemenStatusIn a significant development for service law and veterans' rights, aSupreme Court of Indiabench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan onApril 2, 2026, directly questioned the Union Government on whether officer cadets me...

03 Apr 2026

India - Supreme Court

Systemic Discrimination in ACRs & Opportunities Bars Fair PC Denial to Women SSCOs Despite Vacancy Cap: Supreme Court

Supreme Court Strikes Down Systemic Barriers: Women Army Officers Win Permanent Commission BattleIn a resounding verdict for gender justice, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that denying Permanent Commission (PC) to women Short Service Commission Officers (SSCWOs) stemmed from deep-rooted...

24 Mar 2026

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Rejects ECI Response on Bihar Voter Notices Report

Supreme Court Rejects ECI Response on Bihar Voter Notices ReportIn a significant reaffirmation of judicial evidentiary standards, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday declined to seek a response from the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding a newspaper report alleging the centralized...

16 Dec 2025

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court Grants Six Weeks for Disabled Cadets' Rehab Scheme

Supreme Court Grants Six Weeks for Disabled Cadets' Rehab Scheme In a significant move addressing long-standing inequities in the treatment of injured military personnel, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday granted the Union Government an additional six weeks to finalize a comprehensive reh...

16 Dec 2025

India - High Court of Delhi

Delhi High Court Orders Re-Assessment of Entry Bills for E-Golf Cart Infra Cess Exemption

Delhi High Court Orders Re-Assessment of Entry Bills for E-Golf Cart Infra Cess Exemption In a significant ruling for the import and customs sector, the Delhi High Court has directed authorities to re-assess Bills of Entry for electric golf carts (E-Golf Carts), granting an exemption from Inf...

16 Dec 2025

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Supreme Court Directs Centre to Address ‘Grave Discrimination’ Against Disabled Cadets

Supreme Court Directs Centre to Address ‘Grave Discrimination’ Against Disabled Cadets New Delhi– In a significant move addressing a long-standing grievance within the armed forces, the Supreme Court of India on Tuesday directed the Union Government to examine and formulate a comprehensive re...

07 Oct 2025

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Supreme Court Questions Minority School Exemptions, Scolds States on Governance, and Tackles Tax Complexities in a Packed Week

Supreme Court Questions Minority School Exemptions, Scolds States on Governance, and Tackles Tax Complexities in a Packed Week  New Delhi– In a week marked by significant constitutional debates and sharp rebukes on administrative failures, the Supreme Court of India has initiated a potential ...

08 Sep 2025

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Supreme Court Curtails Commercial Speech, Mandates Influencer Apologies and New Social Media Guidelines

Supreme Court Curtails Commercial Speech, Mandates Influencer Apologies and New Social Media Guidelines NEW DELHI– In a landmark hearing with far-reaching implications for India's digital media landscape, the Supreme Court has drawn a distinct line between freedom of expression and monetized ...

25 Aug 2025

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SC Halts Proceedings Against Ashoka Professor, Questions Police Probe

SC Halts Proceedings Against Ashoka Professor, Questions Police Probe into Social Media Posts New Delhi– In a significant intervention safeguarding academic freedom and scrutinizing police powers under the new criminal code, the Supreme Court of India has provided substantial relief to Ashoka...

25 Aug 2025

India - Supreme Court

Supreme Court's Landmark Rulings: New DNA Protocols, Quashed Appointments, and Anti-Corruption Stance

Supreme Court's Landmark Rulings: New DNA Protocols, Quashed Appointments, and Anti-Corruption Stance New Delhi– In a series of consequential judgments delivered in mid-July, the Supreme Court of India has significantly influenced the landscape of criminal procedure, service law, and administ...

16 Jul 2025