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.
SpiceJet can seek Delhi HC's relief from ₹144cr deposit order
The Supreme Court of India has allowed budget carrier SpiceJet to approach the Delhi High Court for relief from a ₹144.5 crore deposit order.
'Euthanize aggressive strays...': Key takeaways from SC's stray dog order
The Supreme Court has ruled that no criminal proceedings should be initiated against authorities who are acting in good faith to implement its directions on controlling stray dog attacks.
SC refuses to modify earlier directions to remove stray dogs
The Supreme Court has refused to modify its earlier directions on the removal of stray dogs from public places.
'Judges to carpool, WFH for staff': SC introduces fuel-saving measures
The Supreme Court of India has introduced a series of fuel-saving measures in line with the Union government's push to conserve resources amid the West Asia crisis.
SC questions Union minister's inclusion in poll chief selection panel
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday raised questions on the inclusion of a Union Cabinet Minister in the selection committee for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
SC mandates GPS, panic buttons for all public vehicles
In a landmark decision aimed at enhancing passenger safety and road safety enforcement, the Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union Territories to enforce rules mandating GPS tracking systems and panic buttons in public service vehicles.
SpiceJet moves SC against a deposit order of ₹144.5cr
SpiceJet has challenged a Delhi High Court order in Supreme Court that asked the airline to deposit ₹144.5 crore in its ongoing legal battle with Kalanithi Maran and KAL Airways Pvt Ltd.
SC urges law change on pregnancy termination for minor rape-victims
The Supreme Court on Thursday commented that the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act should be revised to remove the time constraints for the legal termination of pregnancies stemming from the rape of minor girls.
Sunjay Kapur's mother Rani reacts to SC asking for mediation
The Supreme Court of India recently suggested mediation to resolve the estate dispute between late businessman Sunjay Kapur's mother, Rani Kapur, and his widow, Priya Sachdev Kapur.
'They had...child together': SC decries rape allegation in live-in case
The Supreme Court has questioned the possibility of a criminal offense of sexual assault on a false promise of marriage in a long-term live-in relationship.
'Decide issue peacefully': SC suggests mediation in Sunjay Kapur case
The Supreme Court of India on Monday suggested a negotiated settlement in an ongoing inheritance dispute within the Sona Group family.
ED seeks more time regarding Jacqueline's approver request
A Delhi court has deferred the hearing on actor Jacqueline Fernandez's plea to turn approver in a high-profile money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar.
Commercial vehicles now have to pay more to enter Delhi
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has hiked the Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) for light and heavy commercial vehicles entering the national capital.
Supreme Court issues guidelines to enhance road safety
The Supreme Court of India has issued comprehensive guidelines to enhance road safety across the country.
Ex-TCS Nashik staffer reveals vulgar abuse, Hindu festival mockery
A former employee of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has leveled serious allegations against the company's Nashik office, claiming a toxic work environment.
No relief for Anil Ambani as SC upholds 'fraud' tag
The Supreme Court of India has rejected a plea by Anil Ambani, challenging the classification of his loan accounts as "fraud" by a consortium of banks.
SC seeks ECI's response on biometric facial verification for voters
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the central government and the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay.
SC orders time-bound probe into Anil Ambani's alleged financial irregularities
The Supreme Court of India has ordered a time-bound, fair, and transparent investigation into alleged financial irregularities linked to the Reliance Anil Ambani Group (RAAG).
Adani gets SC nod to acquire Jaiprakash Associates for ₹14,500cr
The Supreme Court of India has declined to interfere with Adani Enterprises Ltd.'s ₹14,543 crore resolution plan for the bankrupt Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL).
Adil Hussain's 'Mercy' first look attached to 'Dhurandhar'
The much-awaited drama Mercy, starring Adil Hussain, will be released in theaters on April 24.
Scheduled Caste status restricted to Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that once a person converts to Christianity and actively professes and practices the faith, he cannot continue to be a member of the Scheduled Caste community.
SC grants women Navy, Army SSCOs permanent commission
In a historic judgment, the Supreme Court has ruled that women Short Service Commission (SSC) officers are entitled to Permanent Commission.
Your power bills in Delhi will go up from April
Delhi's electricity rates are likely to see a hike from April.
Sharjeel Imam walks free after 6 years on 10-day bail
Activist Sharjeel Imam, an accused in the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots case, was granted 10-day interim bail by a Delhi court.
Sujoy Ghosh gets relief, SC dismisses 'Kahaani 2' copyright case
The Supreme Court of India has quashed the proceedings against director-writer Sujoy Ghosh in a copyright infringement case related to his movie Kahaani 2.
Bring law recognizing paternity leave: Supreme Court tells Union
The Supreme Court has urged the Union Government to introduce a law recognizing paternity leave as a social security benefit.
Adoptive mothers also entitled to 12 weeks maternity leave: SC
The Supreme Court has declared a provision of the Social Security Code, 2020, unconstitutional. The provision in question was Section 60(4), which restricted maternity benefits to adoptive mothers with children under three months old.
'Forgive everyone': Harish Rana's family bids goodbye in heartbreaking video
In a heartbreaking farewell, Harish Rana's family bid him goodbye in Ghaziabad.
Sonam Wangchuk's wife shares their first uncaged conversation post-release
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday after the Union government revoked his detention under the National Security Act (NSA).
SC stays defamation case against lawyer over Mamata book posts
The Supreme Court has stayed a defamation case against advocate Koustav Bagchi for posting extracts of a book about West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on social media, according to NDTV.
Supreme Court adopts AI for case listing and bench assignments
The Supreme Court of India is set to revolutionize its administrative processes with the introduction of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system.
'Nobody will hire women': SC rejects PIL on menstrual leaves
The Supreme Court has rejected a public interest litigation seeking a nationwide menstrual leave policy for women students and workers.
Moosewala murder case: Accused Pawan Bishnoi, Jagtar Singh granted bail
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to two accused, Pawan Kumar Bishnoi and Jagtar Singh, in the 2022 murder case of famous Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.
Judge tears up while allowing passive euthanasia for Harish Rana
Justice JB Pardiwala got emotional while delivering a verdict that allowed passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, in his early 30s, who has been in a vegetative state for 13 years.
SC allows passive euthanasia for man in 13-year vegetative state
The Supreme Court has allowed the withdrawal of life support for 32-year-old Harish Rana, who has been in a permanent vegetative state for 13 years.
Centre's order bars filing of cases over diverted LNG supplies
The central government's Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, issued on March 9 under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955, contains a clause that prohibits entities receiving diverted natural gas supplies from filing court cases against revised supply arrangements.
CBI summons Vijay yet again in Karur stampede case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has summoned actor-turned-politician Vijay for further questioning in connection with the deadly stampede at a political rally in Karur last year.
SC classifies Rooh Afza as fruit drink, gives tax relief
In a major relief for Hamdard Laboratories, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that Sharbat Rooh Afza cannot be classified under a higher tax slab just because it is marketed as a sharbat.
Xiaomi moves Supreme Court against $72M tax demand in India
Xiaomi, a leading player in India's smartphone market, has challenged an Indian tax tribunal's ruling that accused the company of evading $72 million in tariffs on royalty payments.
SC declines plea to ban 'Yadav Ji ki Love Story'
The Supreme Court of India has refused to ban or change the title of the upcoming movie Yadav Ji ki Love Story, reported PTI.
'Has quality of elected leaders improved?' SC doubtful of NOTA
The Supreme Court has raised doubts over the efficacy of the "None of the Above" (NOTA) option in improving the quality of elected representatives in India.
Will ads be banned on WhatsApp in India till 2031?
The Supreme Court of India has issued a notice to Meta proposing a five-year advertising ban on its messaging platform, WhatsApp.
NEET-PG cut-off row: MBBS degree ensures competence, Centre tells SC
The central government has defended its decision to reduce the cut-off for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2025.
SC to hear Meta's appeal against privacy policy fine tomorrow
The Supreme Court is set to hear appeals from technology giants Meta and WhatsApp against a Competition Commission of India (CCI) order tomorrow.
'Veera Raja...Veera': Rahman agrees to share credit after SC order
According to Live Law, music composer AR Rahman has agreed to acknowledge the Junior Dagar brothers for their contribution to the song Veera Raja Veera from the Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan II.
SC rejects plea to ban mosques named after Babar
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking a nationwide ban on the construction of mosques named after the Mughal emperor Babar.