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.
SC returns son's custody to mother, noting child's separation anxiety
The Supreme Court has restored a mother's custody of her 12-year-old son, reversing its earlier decision that had awarded permanent custody to the child's biological father.
NEET-UG candidates who suffered power outage approach SC for re-test
Candidates who appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) in Madhya Pradesh have approached the Supreme Court. They are seeking a re-test after facing a power outage at their centers.
Disability jokes row: SC asks Samay to respond within two-weeks
Comedian and India's Got Latent host Samay Raina, along with four other social media influencers, appeared before the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Trust offers ₹11cr to stay execution of nurse Nimisha Priya
Efforts are underway to delay the execution of Nimisha Priya, a 38-year-old Kerala nurse sentenced to death in Yemen.
Secretly recorded calls of spouses admissible as evidence: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that secretly recorded telephonic conversations between spouses can be used as evidence in legal proceedings.
True story behind 'Udaipur Files'
On Thursday, the Delhi High Court blocked the release of Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder.
SC clarifies it gave no order regarding 'Udaipur Files' release
The Supreme Court of India clarified on Thursday that it did not issue any order regarding the release of the film Udaipur Files.
Delhi HC asks about SC's position on 'Udaipur Files' case
The Delhi High Court has sought clarification from the parties regarding the Supreme Court's recent observations on the film Udaipur Files, which is based on the murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal.
'Udaipur Files' will premiere as usual: SC rejects urgent hearing
The Supreme Court of India has refused to give an urgent hearing to a plea seeking a stay on the release of the film Udaipur Files, which is based on the 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Rajasthan.
SC asks Centre to take ex-CJI Chandrachud's bungalow possession
The Supreme Court administration has written to the Centre, asking it to vacate the official residence of former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud.
HDFC Bank bribery case: SC refuses to entertain CEO's plea
The Supreme Court of India has refused to entertain a petition by Sashidhar Jagdishan, MD and CEO of HDFC Bank, challenging an FIR lodged against him for cheating and fraud.
Insurance companies not liable for rash driving accidents: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that insurance companies are not liable to pay compensation for accidents caused by rash driving.
India's 1st 'Living Will Clinic' goes live: What is it?
Mumbai's P D Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre has launched India's first "Living Will Clinic."
SC grants relief to 'Kahaani' filmmaker in copyright infringement case
The Supreme Court of India has granted relief to filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh in a copyright infringement case related to his film Kahaani 2.
In first, Supreme Court introduces quotas for its staff
In a first, the Supreme Court of India has introduced a reservation policy for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) in its staff recruitment and promotion.
'Serving Operation Sindoor won't shield you': SC to murder-suspect commando
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to grant exemption from surrender to a man convicted over 20 years ago for dowry death.
'No ban on 'Thug Life': Karnataka govt tells SC
The Karnataka government has assured the Supreme Court that there is no ban on the screening of Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life in the state.
SC allows 'Thug Life' Karnataka release—Distributor says, 'no sense' now
The Supreme Court of India recently ordered the release of Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life in Karnataka.
Big: SC says 'Thug Life' must be released in Karnataka
The Supreme Court of India has expressed its displeasure over the "extra-judicial ban" on the Tamil film Thug Life in Karnataka.
'Thug Life' security petition: SC asks Karnataka to respond
The Supreme Court of India asked the Karnataka government on Friday to respond to a petition seeking police protection for the release of Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life in the state.
SC declines urgent plea hearing for 'Thug Life' screenings
The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined an urgent plea seeking protection against threats to cinemas planning to screen Kamal Haasan's film Thug Life in Karnataka.
NEET-PG 2025 on August 3 in single shift
The National Board of Examination in Medical Sciences (NBE) has been allowed to reschedule the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate courses (NEET-PG) 2025 to August 3.
'A headache': Ashoka co-founder considers leaving amid professor's arrest controversy
Sanjeev Bikhchandani, the co-founder of Ashoka University, has expressed his growing discontent with the institution in an email to a former student who asked about the recent arrest of Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad.
'NEET-PG 2025 can't be held in 2 shifts': SC
The Supreme Court has directed the National Board of Examination (NBE) to conduct the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Post Graduate (NEET-PG) 2025 in a single shift.
SC stays ₹5,712cr GST notice against Paytm-owned First Games
The Supreme Court of India has stayed a ₹5,712 crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) notice served to First Games.
SC restores 3-year minimum practice requirement to enter judicial service
The Supreme Court has reinstated the three-year minimum practice requirement for advocates applying for entry-level judicial service positions.
SC rejects plea mandating Karwa Chauth celebration for all women
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to make the observance of Karwa Chauth compulsory for all women, regardless of their marital status.
No relief for telcos: Supreme Court upholds AGR dues payment
The Supreme Court of India has rejected petitions from top telecom giants Bharti Airtel, Tata Teleservices, and Vodafone Idea (Vi).
'You have…medical evidence?': SC questions why trans can't donate blood
The Supreme Court has expressed concern over a blanket ban on blood donations by certain sections of society, including transgender persons and sex workers.
Supreme Court judges make asset details public: Who owns what
In a major step toward transparency, the Supreme Court of India has now made the asset statements of its judges public.
Samay Raina in trouble: SC summons comic in disability case
The Supreme Court of India summoned five influencers, including comedian Samay Raina, over a petition by an NGO on Monday.
SC rejects Mughal heir's petition claiming possession of Red Fort
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition by Sultana Begum, who claims to be a descendant of the last Mughal emperor, Bahadur Shah Zafar.
SC reconstitutes bench to hear petitions against ED's powers
The Supreme Court of India has reconstituted a three-judge bench to decide if its 2022 decision needs reconsideration, which upheld the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) powers under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
'Rape by one can implicate all if there's...common intention': SC
The Supreme Court has upheld the convictions of accused persons found guilty of gang rape, dismissing their argument that they did not personally commit any acts of penetration.
'Not the time for irresponsible petition': SC raps Pahalgam petitioners
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a PIL seeking a judicial probe into the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
'Digital access...fundamental right': SC eases KYC for acid attack survivors
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has recognized digital access as a basic right.
SC orders CBI probe into builder-bank nexus in Delhi-NCR region
The Supreme Court of India has asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe alleged collusion between top real estate developers and banks in the NCR.
Ranveer Allahbadia flies abroad after court returns passport post-'IGL' row
YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, has gone on his first international trip after the India Got Latent controversy.
SC denies ex-IPS Sanjiv Bhatt bail in custodial death case
The Supreme Court has denied bail and suspension of the life sentence to former Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Sanjiv Bhatt.
Coldplay ticket black marketing: SC refuses to interfere
The Supreme Court of India has thrown out a plea regarding black marketing and reselling of tickets for major events, including Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour.
Big relief for Ranveer Allahbadia: SC orders release of passport
In a major relief to YouTuber and famous podcast host Ranveer Allahbadia, the Supreme Court of India on Monday ordered the release of his passport.
SC issues notice to Centre, Netflix, X over explicit content
The Supreme Court of India has sent a notice to the central government and several Over-The-Top (OTT) and social media platforms over the streaming of obscene content.
SC may ban explicit content on OTT, social media
The Supreme Court of India will hear a petition on Monday seeking a ban on sexually explicit content on over-the-top (OTT) and social media platforms.
'Misleading narrative being built': Centre defends Waqf Act in SC
The Indian government has defended the Waqf (Amendment) Act in the Supreme Court.
Accused claims his children bullied after Pahalgam attack; SC intervenes
The Supreme Court was informed on Thursday that the children of an accused in a drug haul case were being bullied in school.
'Resign or face jail': Supreme Court warns Tamil Nadu minister
The Supreme Court of India has given a stark choice to Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji: quit as minister, or go to jail.
More trouble for Samay Raina: SC 'disturbed' by disability jokes
Comedian Samay Raina has landed in more trouble after the Supreme Court of India flagged his controversial comments mocking an infant suffering from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
SC wraps up Ranveer Allahbadia probe, passport hearing scheduled
The Supreme Court of India has confirmed that the investigation against YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, aka BeerBiceps, in the India's Got Latent controversy has been completed.
'Facing charge of encroaching...': SC on Bengal riots plea
The Supreme Court of India has addressed allegations of judicial overreach by some leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Congress dismisses BJP's disavowal of MPs's remarks on Supreme Court
The Congress has rejected BJP president J.P. Nadda's efforts to distance the party from controversial remarks by MPs Nishikant Dubey and Dinesh Sharma against the Supreme Court of India.
Dhankhar criticizes SC, calls Article 142 'nuclear missile' against democracy
Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been vocal in his strong criticisms of the judiciary, after a landmark SC ruling that imposed a deadline on the President and Governors to approve Bills.
No changes to 'waqf by user' till next hearing: SC
The Supreme Court has stayed certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, including the inclusion of non-Muslims in the Waqf boards and council.
'If you denotify waqf-by-user, it'll be an issue': SC
The Supreme Court raised important queries concerning the Waqf Act while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the Act on Wednesday.
'Properties declared as waqfs by courts shouldn't be de-notified': SC
The Supreme Court warned against changing historical verdicts taken on public trusts while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the Waqf Act on Wednesday.
Justice BR Gavai is next CJI, swearing-in on May 14
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has officially recommended Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as his successor.
SC to hear constitutional validity of Waqf Amendment Act today
The Supreme Court of India will look into the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act on Wednesday, April 16.
'What's happening?': SC chastises HC for saying victim solicited rape
The Supreme Court of India has rebuked the Allahabad High Court for an inappropriate observation in a recent sexual violence case.
'Indians first...last': SC judge quotes Ambedkar amid Waqf protests
Justice BR Gavai of the Supreme Court recently referenced BR Ambedkar's vision for a unified India during a speech on Ambedkar's 134th birth anniversary.
Supreme Court reprimands UP over child trafficking; sets trial deadline
The Supreme Court has sent a strict message to state governments and high courts on dealing with trafficking cases.
Tamil Nadu government enacts 10 laws post Supreme Court ruling
The Tamil Nadu government has enacted 10 laws following a Supreme Court ruling.
'High courts shouldn't order CBI investigations routinely': Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that unsubstantiated allegations of incompetence of local police are not a ground for transferring an investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
'Serious breach..': SC admonishes Centre for delaying motor-accident cashless scheme
The Supreme Court of India has voiced its displeasure at the Centre's sluggishness in implementing a cashless medical treatment scheme for victims of motor accidents.
SC orders clear labeling on packaged food within 3 months
The Supreme Court has given the government a three-month deadline to implement amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020.
'Illegal, erroneous': SC lambasts Tamil Nadu governor for withholding bills
The Supreme Court of India has termed Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi's refusal to give assent to 10 bills of the state "illegal and erroneous."
John Abraham opposes Telangana's Kancha Gachibowli land development plan
Bollywood actor John Abraham has publicly opposed the Telangana government's plan to develop a 400-acre plot of land in Hyderabad's Kancha Gachibowli for the IT industry.
Why SC thinks banning firecrackers right before Diwali is 'meaningless'
The Supreme Court has stressed that restricting the ban on firecrackers in Delhi-NCR region to few days around Diwali would be meaningless because firecrackers can be purchased and stored ahead of time.
All Supreme Court judges decide to disclose assets; here's why
In a landmark step toward judicial transparency, all 33 sitting Supreme Court judges, including Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, have decided to declare their assets publicly.
Supreme Court upholds cancellation of 25,000 Bengal school teachers' appointments
In a major blow to the Mamata Banerjee government, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the Calcutta High Court's verdict to revoke 24,000 appointments made by its West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) in 2016.
Who's 8-year-old girl who caught SC's attention during demolition drive
Eight-year-old Ananya Yadav of Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, has become a symbol of resilience and hope after she was seen running with her schoolbooks as a bulldozer razed her shanty.