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 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.
How can you challenge in-house inquiry? SC questions Justice Varma
The Supreme Court on Monday questioned Justice Yashwant Varma's decision to challenge an in-house inquiry report that indicted him in the case-at-home scandal.
Supreme Court issues guidelines to prevent student suicides
The Supreme Court of India has issued a set of 15 guidelines to tackle the alarming rise in student suicides across educational institutions.
SC refuses to stay 'Udaipur Files'; directs case to HC
The Supreme Court of India has refused to stay the release of the controversial film Udaipur Files, which is based on the 2022 murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur.
SC reserves order on plea seeking Darshan's bail cancellation
The Supreme Court of India reserved its order on a plea filed by the Karnataka government, seeking the cancellation of bail granted to actor Darshan Thoogudeepa in the Renukaswamy murder case.
SpiceJet's shares up by 6% today: What's fueling rally?
SpiceJet's shares surged by 6% during intra-day trading today, after the Supreme Court rejected Kalanithi Maran and KAL Airways' plea for ₹1,323 crore in damages.
'Apologize': SC to IPS wife for wrongfully jailing husband, in-laws
The Supreme Court has ordered a 2022-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer and her parents to publicly apologize to her former husband and his family after she filed multiple false criminal cases against them during their marital dispute.
Supreme Court to hear Maharashtra's plea on 7/11 blast acquittals
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear the Maharashtra government's plea challenging the Bombay High Court's decision to acquit all 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings.
SC grants Talpade interim protection from arrest in cheating case
The Supreme Court of India has granted actor Shreyas Talpade interim protection from arrest in a cheating and breach of trust case, reported PTI.
SC to hear case on summoning advocates by probe agencies
The Supreme Court will hear a suo motu case on Monday, July 21, concerning the summoning of advocates by probe agencies.
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).