Supreme Court Of India: News
Established on 28th January 1950, Supreme Court of India is the highest authority of judiciary and the guardian of constitution in the country. It is located in Tilak Marg, New Delhi and works on the motto of ‘’Whence law (dharma), thence victory’’. Dipak Misra is the current chief justice of India.
Why lethal injection vs. hanging debate has started again
The Supreme Court of India is hearing a petition seeking to replace hanging with less painful methods of execution, such as lethal injection.
'CJI has moved past shoe-throwing incident, why wasting time': SC
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday said it is better not to dwell further on the shoe-throwing incident involving Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai.
SC dismisses Telangana's plea against stay on 42% OBC reservation
The Supreme Court has refused to intervene in the Telangana High Court's decision to stay the state's increase of Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation in municipalities and panchayats.
GRAP stages explained: How the pollution plan is activated
The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has activated the first stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi and its neighboring areas.
Supreme Court raps Centre on hanging; seeks humane execution alternatives
The Supreme Court has expressed its discontent over the central government's opposition to replacing hanging with lethal injection as a method of execution.
SC seeks response from Ilaiyaraaja's firm in Sony copyright case
The Supreme Court of India asked Ilaiyaraaja Music N Management Pvt Ltd (IMMA) to respond to a plea by Sony Entertainment on Wednesday.
Supreme Court allows green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR with conditions
The Supreme Court of India has partially lifted its blanket ban on firecrackers in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) for this year's Diwali celebrations.
Why Adani Properties has moved the Supreme Court
Adani Properties has filed an application in the Supreme Court as a "proposed buyer" to support Sahara's request for selling 88 of its properties.
SC adjourns Vodafone Idea's AGR dues hearing to October 27
The Supreme Court of India has once again adjourned the hearing in Vodafone Idea's (Vi) plea seeking waiver from paying interest, penalty, and interest on penalty on adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues.
SC considers lifting firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR for Diwali
The Supreme Court of India is considering lifting the ban on firecrackers in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) for Diwali celebrations.
'Shocked, but it's forgotten chapter': CJI Gavai after shoe attack
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai has said that the recent shoe-throwing incident at the Supreme Court left him "shocked" but is now "a forgotten chapter."
Surrogacy age restrictions don't apply to pre-2022 couples: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that the age restrictions under the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021, will not apply to couples who started the surrogacy process before January 2022.
Criminal contempt sought against lawyer who hurled shoe at CJI
A Supreme Court lawyer has written to the Attorney General of India, seeking consent for criminal contempt proceedings against Advocate Rakesh Kishore.
Vijay moves SC seeking independent probe into Karur stampede
Actor-politician Vijay has approached the Supreme Court seeking an independent investigation into the tragic Karur stampede that occurred during his rally on September 27.
Sonam Wangchuk's wife meets him for first time since detention
Dr. Gitanjali Angmo, the wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, met him at Jodhpur jail on Tuesday night for the first time since his detention on September 26.
SC grants Amazon relief in ₹336cr trademark infringement case
Amazon Technologies, a subsidiary of the global e-commerce giant Amazon, has won a major relief from the Supreme Court in a trademark infringement case.
Delhi to approach SC for limited use of 'green firecrackers'
The Delhi government has said that it will approach the Supreme Court seeking permission to use certified "green firecrackers" during Diwali.
SC defers hearing on petitions challenging law banning online gaming
The Supreme Court of India has deferred the hearing on petitions challenging a law that bans money gaming.
Supreme Court defers Vodafone Idea AGR hearing to October 13
The Supreme Court of India has once again postponed the hearing of Vodafone Idea's (Vi) petition challenging an additional demand of ₹9,450 crore by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
Supreme Court to hear plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's detention today
The Supreme Court will hear a plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) over recent violence during protests in Leh.
Zubeen Garg's death: Event organizer moves SC, calls allegations 'ludicrous'
Shyamkanu Mahanta, the organizer of the North East India Festival and an accused in the case related to Assamese singer Zubeen Garg's death, has approached the Supreme Court. He is seeking a transfer of the ongoing Assam Police probe to a central agency.
Vodafone Idea files amended petition in SC seeking AGR relief
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has filed an amended petition in the Supreme Court, seeking a waiver of interest and penalty on its adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues.
Vodafone Idea shares tank 7% as SC defers AGR hearing
Vodafone Idea's share price plummeted by over 7% today, following the Supreme Court's decision to postpone the hearing in its Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) case.
Ayodhya mosque plan rejected over pending NOCs, RTI reveals
The Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) has rejected the construction plan for a mosque in Dhannipur village.
SC rejects Jacqueline's plea to drop ₹200cr money laundering case
The Supreme Court of India has refused to intervene in a Delhi High Court order that dismissed actor Jacqueline Fernandez's plea to quash the Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) in a ₹200 crore money laundering case. The case involves alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
SC to examine whether Air India probe is conducted fairly
The Supreme Court has agreed to look into the ongoing investigation of the June 12 Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 260 lives.
'Irresponsible': SC slams selective leak of Air India inquiry report
The Supreme Court has slammed the media for its coverage of the Air India Flight AI171 crash, which killed 260 people.
Jacqueline Fernandez moves SC against ED's money laundering case
Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez has approached the Supreme Court to challenge the Delhi High Court's refusal to cancel a money laundering case against her.
Vodafone Idea shares rise 9% as Centre seeks AGR solution
Vodafone Idea's shares surged by a whopping 9% on Friday, following the Indian government's indication of not opposing the telecom company's plea related to Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR).
'Why only NCR': Chief justice seeks pan-India firecracker ban
The Supreme Court has stated that a policy to curb pollution should not be exclusive to Delhi, just because they are the "elite citizens of the country."
Kangana Ranaut withdraws plea to quash defamation case
Bollywood actor and Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut has retracted her plea from the Supreme Court to quash the defamation case filed against her.
SC to hear Kangana Ranaut's plea in defamation case tomorrow
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's plea on Friday, challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision to dismiss her petition seeking the quashing of a defamation case.
'Proud of our constitution': SC mentions Nepal, Bangladesh during hearing
The Supreme Court of India referred to the violent protests in Nepal and Bangladesh during a hearing on a presidential reference concerning its April 12 order.
IT giant Cognizant can use its hexagonal logo in India
The Supreme Court of India has granted interim relief to Cognizant Technology Solutions, allowing the IT giant to use its hexagonal logo in the country.
Centre moves SC seeking transfer of cases challenging gaming law
The central government has approached the Supreme Court seeking to transfer petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025.
Why Agra's petha industry might be forced to shut down
Agra, popularly known as Petha Nagri for its iconic sweet delicacy, is facing an uncertain future.
Supreme Court dismisses PIL against rollout of E20 fuel
The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) challenging the rollout of 20% ethanol-blended petrol (E20).
Vijay's TVK approaches Supreme Court for honor killings law
The Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), actor Vijay's political party, has approached the Supreme Court with a plea for a separate law to curb caste-based honor killings.
Who're Alok Aradhe and Vipul Pancholi, Supreme Court's new judges
The central government has approved the elevation of Justice Alok Aradhe and Justice Vipul Pancholi to the Supreme Court of India.
Supreme Court sets up SIT to probe Reliance's Vantara zoo
The Supreme Court has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate allegations against the Reliance Foundation-owned Vantara Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat.
SC asks Samay Raina, others to apologize for ridiculing differently-abled
The Supreme Court of India on Monday directed five social media influencers, including comedian Samay Raina, to publicly apologize on their podcasts and programs for mocking persons with disabilities.
Key takeaways from Supreme Court's new stray dog order
The Supreme Court on Friday modified an August 11 order by a different bench on stray dogs in the Delhi-National Capital Region.
'Release after sterilization, immunization': Supreme Court modifies stray dog order
The Supreme Court has modified its previous order on the treatment of stray dogs in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
Assessees must respond to tax summons, show cause notices: SC
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that an 'assessee' is required to respond to a summons and show cause notice issued by the central or state tax authorities.
Renukaswamy murder case: Darshan arrested after SC cancels his bail
Kannada actor-producer Darshan Thoogudeepa aka Darshan was arrested on Thursday, just hours after the Supreme Court canceled his bail in a fan's murder case.
Renukaswamy murder case: SC cancels bail of actor Darshan
On Thursday, August 14, the Supreme Court of India canceled the bail of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case.
'Love animals, but...': Randeep Hooda comments on stray dog order
Actor and animal lover Randeep Hooda has expressed his opinion on the Supreme Court's recent order regarding stray dogs in the National Capital Region (NCR).
'Bihar's SIR voter-friendly, gives electors more options': Supreme Court
The Supreme Court, while hearing petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter list in Bihar, disagreed with the argument that the Election Commission's exercise is "anti-voter" and exclusionary.
'I'll look into it': CJI on stray dog removal controversy
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai has said he will look into a Supreme Court order directing the removal of stray dogs from Delhi-NCR streets.
Remove stray dogs, animals from roads: Rajasthan HC to municipalities
The Rajasthan High Court has ordered municipal bodies to remove stray dogs and other animals from city roads.
'Free convicts who've completed...sentences immediately': SC in Nitish Katara case
The Supreme Court has ordered the immediate release of convicts who have completed their sentences in the 2002 Nitish Katara murder case.
'Jailing dogs...': PETA criticizes SC order to remove Delhi-NCR strays
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the immediate removal of all stray dogs from Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
SC orders removal of Delhi stray dogs; warns animal activists
The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of stray dogs from all localities in Delhi, with a focus on more particularly vulnerable areas.
'Act within law, not like crook': SC pulls up ED
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s low conviction rates under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.
Elvish Yadav gets interim relief in snake venom case
The Supreme Court of India has granted interim relief to YouTuber and Bigg Boss star Elvish Yadav by staying the trial court proceedings against him in the snake venom case.
MP: Judge resigns over colleague's HC elevation
Civil Judge Aditi Kumar Sharma has resigned from her position in protest against the elevation of District Judge Rajesh Kumar Gupta to the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
Tejashwi's name in Bihar voter list: ECI clears air
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav has alleged that his name is missing from the revised draft voters' list in Bihar.