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.
'Made mistake': Jagan says YSRCP erred backing CEC appointment law
YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has admitted that his party erred in supporting the 2023 amendment to the law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and other election commissioners.
Zubeen Garg case: Police to challenge bail of 2 accused
The Assam Police has decided to challenge the Gauhati High Court's recent decision to grant bail to Amritprava Mahanta and Sandipon Garg, two accused in the Zubeen Garg death case.
Internet access a fundamental right for children: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that internet access and usage are a fundamental right under Articles 21 and 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.
No footpaths near Delhi HC, SC warns of dharna
The Supreme Court has expressed its displeasure over the absence of proper footpaths and pedestrian crossings near the Delhi High Court.
Supreme Court stays Bhopal trial in Twisha Sharma death case
The Supreme Court of India has stayed the trial in the unnatural death case of former model and actor Twisha Sharma.
ED summons ex-Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan in bribery case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former Kerala chief minister and CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan for questioning in the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited (CMRL)-Exalogic case.
SC permits Rajpal Yadav's Canada shoot amid check-bounce case
The Supreme Court of India has allowed actor Rajpal Yadav to travel abroad for a movie shoot in Canada, amid an ongoing check-bounce case against him.
Train passengers buying tickets at counters to get insurance cover
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Indian Railways to provide insurance coverage for counter tickets from October 27.
INDIA bloc march: Delhi Police registers multiple FIRs
The Delhi Police have registered two First Information Reports (FIRs) in connection with the recent protest march by the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) Bloc, The Indian Express reported.
SC stays criminal defamation case in Rahul Gandhi's 'Commander-in-Thief' remarks
The Supreme Court has stayed the trial proceedings in a criminal defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
SC flags 14 defects in Rahul Gandhi-led opposition leaders' petition
The Supreme Court will not hear a petition filed by Rahul Gandhi and 10 other leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc on Tuesday.
SC clarifies it hasn't adjudicated on new Form 6
The Supreme Court on Monday clarified that it has neither approved nor disapproved the new Form 6 declaration for voter registration.
'Gyanesh Kumar in fear': Rahul Gandhi ahead of SC march
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has intensified his attack on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accusing him of cowardice amid protests by the Opposition bloc, INDIA.
CJP gives Delhi Police 24-hour ultimatum for Jantar Mantar protest
Members of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) approached the Parliament Street Police Station in New Delhi on Monday.
'SC doors open to everyone': CJI amid INDIA bloc protest
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Surya Kant has said that every Indian citizen has the right to approach the courts.
DMRC shuts entry-exit gates at 6 stations for Congress protest
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced the closure of entry and exit gates at six metro stations from 6:00am till 4:00pm on Monday.
'Your confidence is vital': SC on Kapil Sibal's 'no faith'
The Supreme Court on Sunday emphasized the importance of public confidence in the judicial system while addressing senior advocate Kapil Sibal's "no faith" remark.
Protesters, including CPI(M) MP, detained in Delhi despite SC order
The Delhi Police on Sunday continued to detain protesters, including Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader John Brittas.
SC seeks response on illegal detentions, police excesses during protests
The Supreme Court has asked the government to respond to allegations of illegal detentions and police excesses during protests in Delhi.
Supreme Court to hear contempt plea against Centre, Delhi Police
The Supreme Court is set to hear a contempt plea against the central government, Delhi Police, and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) over alleged violations of its October 9 order.
SC to hear contempt, detention pleas over CJP protests tomorrow
The Supreme Court will hold a special hearing on Sunday over two petitions related to the police action and transport restrictions during the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests in Delhi.
Lawyers, SFI members detained trying to march to Jantar Mantar
The Delhi Police detained several members of the Students' Federation of India (SFI), other student organizations, and lawyers on Saturday.
SC contempt plea filed over metro train shutdowns
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking contempt proceedings against authorities for allegedly violating its order during a recent protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Rahul Gandhi led protest where women cops were molested: Centre
The Indian government has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of leading a protest in Delhi that resulted in the molestation and injury of women police officers.
SC seeks 'balance' amid Delhi curbs ahead of CJP protest
The Supreme Court has taken up the issue of unprecedented restrictions in Delhi ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest on Saturday, calling for "balance" in the approach.
Government caps trade margin on non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines at 30%
The government has announced a cap on trade margins for all non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30% of their maximum retail price (MRP).
Check-bounce case: Rajpal Yadav gets another ultimatum to pay ₹2cr
The Supreme Court of India ordered actor Rajpal Yadav on Wednesday to deposit ₹2 crore by October 13 in a check-bounce case.
Rahul tries to enter Akashvani Bhawan during INDIA bloc march
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders on Tuesday staged a protest march toward the Election Commission of India's (ECI) headquarters during which they were briefly detained.
Check-bounce case: SC raps Rajpal Yadav for not depositing ₹5cr
Actor Rajpal Yadav is in legal trouble after failing to comply with a Supreme Court order to deposit ₹5 crore in a multiple check bounce case.
'Modified Form 6 not approved by us': Supreme Court
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has asserted that the Supreme Court has not approved the modified Form 6, which is used for fresh voter registration.
SC refuses to suspend CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Supreme Court has refused to pass any interim order to suspend Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations that he took decisions unilaterally in the Election Commission of India (ECI) without consensus from the two other Election Commissioners.
Need to instill fear in minds of sexual offenders: SC
The Supreme Court has told the Delhi police to be harsh if needed while hearing a suo motu case on recent rape incidents in Delhi-NCR.
Central Vista: SC seeks response on library space for books
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the central government, seeking a detailed response on the library arrangements proposed under the Central Vista project.
'Strikes at heart of Constitution': SC judge on voter deletions
Justice Ujjal Bhuyan of the Supreme Court has expressed concern over the potential disenfranchisement of millions of Indian citizens.
SC upholds Delhi HC ruling on Ilaiyaraaja's copyright dispute
The Supreme Court of India has declined to interfere with a Delhi High Court ruling that Ilaiyaraaja does not hold the copyright in the lyrics and sound recording of En Iniya Pon Nilave from the Tamil film Moodu Pani.
SC sets aside Sambhal violence accused's NSA detention
The Supreme Court has quashed the preventive detention of Mulla Afroz, an accused in the 2024 Sambhal violence case.
SC to hear plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar next week
The Supreme Court has agreed to early listing of a plea challenging the manner in which the Election Commission of India (ECI) is functioning.
SC suggests linking unpaid traffic challans to electricity bills
The Supreme Court of India has proposed a novel way to recover unpaid traffic challans.
SC refuses to stay MDR on UPI payments above ₹2,000
The Supreme Court has refused to grant an interim stay on the Indian government's new merchant discount rate (MDR) policy.
'Painful parallels to Nirbhaya incident': SC on recent Delhi-NCR rapes
The Supreme Court on Monday took suo motu cognizance of recent rape incidents in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).
SC to hear PIL against UPI-MDR charges today
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a plea challenging the government's decision to impose a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions above ₹2,000.
SC to hear plea against MDR on UPI payments tomorrow
The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a petition challenging the Indian government's decision to impose Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on certain UPI transactions, tomorrow.
17 judges have recused themselves from hearing IFS officer's cases
Seventeen judicial officers, including two Supreme Court judges, four Uttarakhand High Court judges, nine Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) judges, and two district judiciary judges, have recused themselves from cases involving Uttarakhand-cadre Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi.
BJP's Bengal chief lauds CEC for 'cleansing' voter list
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Samik Bhattacharya has said that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar deserves the Padma Bhushan award.
Supreme Court dismisses plea to make Hindi court's official language
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking to make Hindi the official language of the apex court, Live Law reported.
SC seeks Goa's response on Tarun Tejpal's rape conviction appeal
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Goa government on former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal's appeal challenging his conviction in a 2013 rape case.
Fresh petition in SC seeks CEC's criminal prosecution, SIT probe
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking criminal prosecution of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
SC advocate seeks contempt action against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
A Supreme Court advocate has sought the Attorney General for India's consent to initiate criminal contempt proceedings against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar.
2012 Dharmasthala rape-murder back in spotlight as SC orders reinvestigation
The Supreme Court has ordered a fresh investigation into the 2012 rape and murder of Sowjanya, a 17-year-old girl from Karnataka's Ujire.
Nithari killings accused Surinder Koli dies by suicide in Haridwar
Surinder Koli, a key accused in the infamous Nithari killings case of 2006, has died by suicide.
What is the dispute surrounding Sridevi's Chennai property?
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday asked all parties to explore the possibility of resolving the dispute involving the late actor Sridevi's family property amicably.
CBI probe against former NSE chief Chitra Ramakrishna to continue
The Supreme Court of India has refused to interfere with the Delhi High Court's decision, which held that the National Stock Exchange serves a public purpose and its officers perform public duties.
3 UP men missing in Russia; last spoke in July
Three Indian nationals from Uttar Pradesh have gone missing in Russia, their families said, according to Hindustan Times.
Former 'Tehelka' editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal surrenders in rape case
Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal has surrendered before a Mapusa court in Goa, The Times of India reported.
Rajpal Yadav gets relief from SC in check bounce case?
The Supreme Court of India has ordered actor Rajpal Yadav to deposit ₹5 crore with its Registry by Wednesday.
'How dare Noida magistrate....': CJI fumes after student sent notice
The Supreme Court has questioned the issuance of a notice by the Greater Noida Executive Magistrate to a student, allegedly for campaigning for protests by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).
Bombay HC refuses to quash defamation case against Rahul Gandhi
The Bombay High Court has refused to quash a defamation case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Bar and Bench reported.
CJI denies Aravalli panel extension, sets November 30 deadline
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has rejected a request for an extension by a high-powered committee on the Aravalli hills definition.
SC quashes ₹363cr GST demand against Vodafone Idea
The Supreme Court of India has upheld a Bombay High Court order quashing a ₹363 crore Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand against Vodafone Idea.
Central government appoints new Chief Justices for 8 High Courts
The central government has appointed new Chief Justices for eight High Courts across India.
SC to hear plea seeking regulation of airfares tomorrow
The Supreme Court of India will hear a petition on September 7, demanding regulatory guidelines to control the "unpredictable fluctuations" in airfares and ancillary charges by private airlines.
Central government appoints new Rajasthan HC chief amid controversy
The central government has appointed Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal as the new Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
10 convicted in Chhattisgarh's 2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist attack
A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, has convicted 10 people for their involvement in the deadly Jhiram Valley Maoist attack of 2013.
SC judge slams police brutality against Jantar Mantar protesters
Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has slammed the police for their brutal crackdown on student protesters at Jantar Mantar in July.
'You're no longer democratically elected': SC tells BCI chairman
The Supreme Court has reminded Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra that he is only a pro tem chairman and not a democratically elected office-bearer.
Cockroach Janta Party withdraws protest after Centre's assurance to SC
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has withdrawn its planned protest march in Delhi on September 5.