Supreme Court Of India: News
Delhi Transport department mandates color-coded fuel stickers for vehicles
All vehicles in the National Capital Territory (NCT) will now compulsorily have to display color-coded stickers indicating their fuel type, the Delhi Transport Department has mandated.
GRAP-IV measures to continue for 3 more days in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court has directed that the Graded Response Action Plan-IV (GRAP-IV) continue to remain in force in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) for at least three more days.
Supreme Court weighs ban on derogatory jokes against sardars
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by lawyer Harvinder Kaur Chaudhary, seeking a ban on websites spreading derogatory jokes about the Sikh community.
'Even Kasab got fair trial...': SC in Yasin Malik case
The Supreme Court on Thursday highlighted that even Ajmal Kasab, convicted for terrorism, was granted a fair trial.
Delhi's air quality improves slightly, remains in 'severe' category
Delhi's air quality improved marginally on Wednesday but still remained in the "severe" category.
SC to hear Amol Palekar's plea challenging pre-censorship of films
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a plea challenging various provisions of the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023, including pre-censorship of films.
Rape case: Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to Siddique
The Supreme Court of India has granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique, who is facing rape allegations.
Delhi pollution: Punjab sees record farm fires amid SC scrutiny
On Tuesday, Punjab reported nearly 1,000 farm fires, the highest single-day count this season.
'Invoke GRAP-4 moment AQI reaches 300': SC on Delhi pollution
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the immediate implementation of Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR amid worsening air pollution.
Delhi LG directs crackdown on illegal immigrants and encroachments
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has ordered the city's police commissioner to initiate a month-long special drive.
SC slams Delhi residents for illegally occupying 15th-century tomb
The Supreme Court has pulled up Defence Colony Welfare Association (DCWA) for illegally occupying and modifying the 15th-century tomb of Shaikh Ali in Delhi.
'Executive can't replace judiciary...': SC on 'bulldozer justice'
The Supreme Court has strongly disapproved of the practice of "bulldozer justice"—demolishing the homes of accused persons without due process.
Rape case: SC extends Siddique's interim bail for another week
The Supreme Court has extended the interim protection from arrest for Malayalam actor Siddique, who is embroiled in an alleged rape case.
SC's notice to Centre over age check at liquor shops
The Supreme Court has sent a notice to the central government on a petition demanding compulsory age verification at liquor outlets and bars.
'Bulldozer justice unacceptable, unknown to any civilized system': Supreme Court
In his last judgment before retirement, Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud vehemently denounced "bulldozer justice," stating that such justice is "unknown to any civilized system of jurisprudence."
SC dismisses PIL seeking separate Tirupati state after laddu row
The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by an evangelist named Dr. KA Paul.
Supreme Court overrules 1967 order denying AMU minority status
The Supreme Court of India has overturned a 1967 judgment on Aligarh Muslim University's (AMU) minority status.
CJI Chandrachud to deliver final verdict on AMU's minority status
The Supreme Court will announce its verdict on Aligarh Muslim University's (AMU) minority status under Article 30 of the Indian Constitution.
SC upholds DRI's power, ₹20,000cr tax recovery back on track
The Supreme Court of India has reversed its 2021 ruling, restoring Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officers' authority to issue recovery notices under the Customs Act, 1962.
SC orders liquidation of Jet Airways as revival plan fails
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the liquidation of Jet Airways, bringing an end to a long-standing bankruptcy saga and the battle over the airline's revival.
'Up to ₹30,000 fine': Centre doubles penalties for stubble burning
The central government has hiked penalties for stubble burning after facing the Supreme Court's ire.
LMV license holders can drive transport vehicles, rules SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that drivers having a light motor vehicle (LMV) license can legally drive transport vehicles up to 7,500kg.
Not every private property can be acquired by state: SC
Not all privately owned property can be acquired by the state, a nine-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, has ruled.
'UP madrassas can function...': SC sets aside Allahabad HC order
The Supreme Court has upheld the validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004.
'Why firecracker ban was not followed?': SC to Delhi, police
The Supreme Court has slammed the Delhi government and police for not implementing a firecracker ban on Diwali.
SSR case: SC cancels CBI lookout notice against Rhea Chakraborty
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed an appeal by the Maharashtra government challenging a Bombay High Court order.
Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, India's next Chief Justice
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).
'Radical changes': Bar association upset over SC's blindfold-free 'Lady Justice'
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has voiced its displeasure over the recent changes made to the Supreme Court's emblem and the "Lady Justice" statue.
What Delhi LG told SC on illegal axing of trees
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has claimed that he was unaware that court permission was required to fell trees in the Ridge area.
Supreme Court overturns NCLAT's approval of BYJU'S-BCCI settlement: Here's why
The Supreme Court of India has overturned the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal's (NCLAT) decision that approved a ₹158 crore settlement between edtech firm BYJU'S and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
'Risk...': SC's warning to UP over bulldozer action
The Supreme Court has put a stay on the Uttar Pradesh government's demolition drive in Bahraich, after communal violence on October 13.
Rape case: Relief for Siddique as SC extends interim bail
The Supreme Court on Tuesday further extended the interim anticipatory bail of Malayalam actor Siddique, who is facing rape charges.
Supreme Court stays NCPCR's recommendations on madrassas
The Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of recommendations of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on madrassas.
SC lifts stay on 2015 sacrilege cases against Ram Rahim
The Supreme Court has lifted the stay on proceedings against Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in three 2015 sacrilege cases.
SC agrees to hear plea seeking restoration of J&K statehood
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a plea seeking time-bound restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
Why Supreme Court's new Lady Justice has removed her blindfold
The Supreme Court of India has unveiled a new statue of the Lady of Justice, commissioned by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud.
Supreme Court upholds validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, 1955, which deals with the granting of Indian citizenship to immigrants covered by the 1985 Assam Accord.
CJI Chandrachud proposes Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud has recommended Justice Sanjiv Khanna as his successor.
'Complete defiance...': Supreme Court blasts Punjab, Haryana over Delhi pollution
The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the governments of Punjab and Haryana for their inaction on stubble burning, a major cause of winter air pollution in Delhi and its neighboring regions.
J&K: SC declines to hear plea challenging LG's nomination powers
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a petition challenging the Lieutenant Governor's (LG) power to nominate five members to the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly.