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.
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.
MP Governor approves rejection of prosecution sanction against minister
Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel has approved the state Cabinet's recommendation not to grant prosecution sanction against Cabinet Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah.
SC declines passing orders on plea against CJP's proposed march
The Supreme Court has refused to pass orders on a plea against the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) proposed protest march in Delhi on September 5.
SC to hear plea challenging anonymous cash donations to parties
The Supreme Court will hear a petition challenging the provision of the Income Tax Act that allows political parties to accept anonymous cash donations under ₹2,000.
FSSAI bans these popular hing brands; here's why
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has temporarily banned the sale of hing (asafoetida) by Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo.
FSSAI proposes red warning labels for unhealthy food items
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a new labeling system for unhealthy food products.
Why SC issued notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs?
The Supreme Court has issued notices to 20 rebel Members of Parliament (MPs) of the Trinamool Congress (TMC).
SC grants relief to journalist who reported Ram Mandir theft
The Supreme Court has granted interim relief from arrest to journalist Abhishek Upadhyay in a road rage case.
BMC begins demolition of illegal structures in Mumbai's Rustomjee Crown
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has started demolishing unauthorized structures at Rustomjee Crown, a luxury residential complex in Prabhadevi, Mumbai.
CJP announces peaceful march on September 5 over unmet commitments
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a peaceful protest march from India Gate to the Delhi Police Headquarters on September 5.
SC rejects need for separate inquiry into women protesters' assault
The Supreme Court of India has rejected the need for a separate suo motu inquiry into sexual assault allegations against women protesters during the July 20 student protests in Delhi.
Mahua Moitra moves SC over 'illegal eviction' from circuit house
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra has approached the Supreme Court after she was allegedly evicted from the Krishnanagar Circuit House in West Bengal.
Amnesty accuses Delhi Police of using excessive force during protests
Amnesty International has accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force during the July 20 protests over the NET-UG paper leak.
SC orders refund of ₹5cr fine on Art of Living
The Supreme Court has ordered the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to refund the ₹5 crore fine imposed on the Art of Living Foundation, setting aside a 2017 order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which had held the foundation responsible for damage to the Yamuna floodplains.
Malls, hospitals could lose power, water if this rule disobeyed
The Supreme Court has issued nationwide directions for the strict implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, expressing concerns over the huge amount of solid waste generated and the lack of civic sense in its management and disposal.
'Kala Hiran' producer moves SC against teaser ban
Amit Jani, the producer of the upcoming film Kala Hiran: The Battle For Legacy, has approached the Supreme Court of India.
Goa moves SC, seeking life term for ex-Tehelka editor Tejpal
The Goa government has moved the Supreme Court seeking life imprisonment instead of the 10-year rigorous imprisonment awarded to former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal by the Bombay High Court.
'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' set to release on August 28
The animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath, which has long been stuck at the center of a legal battle, is finally getting a pan-India release.
'Used graded response': Delhi Police defends actions in Parliament protest
The Delhi Police has defended its actions during the July 20 "Sansad Chalo" protest march, telling the Supreme Court that it only used a "graded" response after protesters breached barricades and tried to reach Parliament.
SC dismisses plea to abolish death by hanging
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking the abolition of death by hanging as a method of executing the death penalty.
AK‑47 fired only in air during protest, Bihar government claims
The Bihar government has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court, responding to allegations of police brutality during student protests in Siwan last month.
Airlines not following fare rules could be grounded: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has warned that airlines not complying with the Indian government's fare directions could be grounded.
SC directs Karnataka to follow Cauvery Water Management Authority's directions
The Supreme Court has directed Karnataka to follow the directions of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) regarding the release of water to Tamil Nadu.
SC stays Allahabad HC order in Rahul Gandhi's assets case
The Supreme Court has asked the Allahabad High Court to hold off on a case involving Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's alleged disproportionate assets, Bar and Bench reported.
Zubeen Garg death case: SC orders speedy witness examinations
The Supreme Court of India on Monday ordered the speedy conclusion of witness examinations in the Zubeen Garg death case.
Supreme Court quashes all FIRs against Samay Raina
The Supreme Court of India on Friday quashed all First Information Reports (FIRs) against comedian Samay Raina and four others over alleged insensitive remarks about persons with disabilities on Raina's India's Got Latent show.
Supreme Court quashes Rahul Gandhi's summons in Savarkar defamation case
The Supreme Court has quashed a Lucknow trial court's order summoning Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case.
Sushil Kumar denied bail in wrestler murder case
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar in the murder case of fellow wrestler Sagar Dhankar.
Netaji's daughter seeks ashes' return; Supreme Court seeks Centre's response
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the central government on a petition filed by Anita B Pfaff, daughter of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
Tamil Nadu Speaker attends anti-abortion rally, sparks controversy
Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader JCD Prabhakar has sparked a controversy after attending an anti-abortion rally in Chennai.
Assam-Arunachal border firing incident: 12 injured
At least 12 people were injured in a firing incident along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border on Monday. The clash took place at Mingmang Basti, Dhemaji district, and was triggered by a dispute over alleged land encroachment.
Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill amid opposition protests
The Lok Sabha has passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, without a debate.
Abhishek Banerjee gets SC nod for foreign medical treatment
The Supreme Court has allowed Trinamool Congress General Secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for three weeks for eye treatment.
Airtel, Vi get relief in ₹3,300cr spectrum charge case
The Supreme Court of India has refused to stay a Bombay High Court order quashing the government's demand for one-time spectrum charges from telecom companies.
SC dismisses plea seeking SIT probe into Yashwant Varma case
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the "burnt currency" incident involving former Delhi High Court Justice Yashwant Varma.
Sunjay Kapur family's inheritance dispute: SC optimistic about mediation
The Supreme Court of India has expressed optimism that the ongoing inheritance dispute in the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur's family can be resolved through mediation.
No fuel for uninsured vehicles? SC suggests pilot project
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Central government to launch a pilot project that would deny fuel to vehicles without valid third-party insurance.
No action against students who protested: Government tells SC
The Indian government has assured the Supreme Court that it will not pursue legal action against students who protested over paper leaks.