Tushar Mehta: News
'Any minister who...': SC raps Mamata in I-PAC case
The Supreme Court pulled up West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly obstructing the ED raid of I-PAC, saying one cannot just walk in in the midst of an investigation.
SC stays transit bail to Pawan Khera in passport row
The Supreme Court has stayed the Telangana High Court's order granting transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera.
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).
Supreme Court forms 9-judge bench to review 2018 Sabarimala verdict
The Supreme Court has constituted a nine-judge bench to review its 2018 verdict on the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.
SC dismisses plea against playing 'Vande Mataram' at public events
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition challenging the central government's advisory on playing "Vande Mataram" at public events.
SC blacklists professor, 2 others behind NCERT's controversial judiciary chapter
The Supreme Court has directed the Union government and states to disassociate from the three authors involved in drafting the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)'s now-withdrawn Class 8 Social Science textbook that contained a chapter on "corruption in the judiciary."
Supreme Court bans NCERT textbook with chapter on 'judicial corruption'
The Supreme Court has ordered a ban on the National Council of Educational Research and Training's (NCERT) Class 8 Social Science textbook, which contains a chapter on "corruption in the judiciary."
Come back or no hearing, Bombay HC tells Mallya
The Bombay High Court has ruled that fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya cannot challenge his "fugitive economic offender" status from outside India.
SC sends Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar back to HC
The Supreme Court has asked the Delhi High Court to hear former Uttar Pradesh MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's appeal challenging his conviction in the Unnao rape victim's father's custodial death case.
SC orders SIT probe into Anil Ambani-linked bank fraud case
The Supreme Court has ordered the establishment of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged bank fraud case involving Anil Ambani and various entities under the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG).
'Sonam Wangchuk was inciting Nepal-like Gen-Z protest': Centre tells SC
The Union government has accused Ladakh social activist Sonam Wangchuk of inciting a Gen-Z protest similar to those in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
SC rejects Justice Yashwant Varma's plea against impeachment proceedings
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition filed by Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma. The petition had challenged the Lok Sabha Speaker's decision to form a three-member committee under the Judges (Inquiry) Act for his impeachment.
'Lawlessness if we don't intervene': SC issues notice to Mamata
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and others on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea.
Mamata barging in during ED's I-PAC raid 'serious matter': SC
The Supreme Court has expressed its concern over the allegations raised by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee barged in with the commissioner of police during raids on I-PAC premises last week.
Supreme Court delivers split verdict on plea challenging corruption act
The Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act.
Supreme Court reserves judgment on Justice Yashwant Varma's plea
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on a petition filed by Allahabad High Court Justice Yashwant Varma.
National Herald case: Delhi HC seeks Sonia, Rahul Gandhi's response
The Delhi High Court has issued notices to Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others in the National Herald money laundering case.
'Shame on...system': SC after acid-attack survivor alleges 16-year trial delay
The Supreme Court has sought data from all high courts on pending trials in acid attack cases.
'Red carpet for intruders?' SC's sharp remark on Rohingya plea
The Supreme Court of India has raised questions over the legal treatment of illegal immigrants, including Rohingya Muslims.
Supreme Court refuses to extend time to register Waqf properties
The Supreme Court has asked waqfs to approach Waqf Tribunals if they need more time to upload their property details on the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development (UMEED) portal.
CCTVs in police stations: SC grants final deadline to states
The Supreme Court has given states and union territories (UTs) three weeks to submit compliance affidavits regarding the installation of functional CCTV cameras in police stations.
'We'll deal with iron hands': SC on ₹3,000cr worth cyber-frauds
The Supreme Court has expressed its shock over the scale of cyber fraud cases in India, particularly digital arrest scams.
'CJI has moved past shoe-throwing incident, why wasting time': SC
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday said it is better not to dwell further on the shoe-throwing incident involving Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai.
SC considers lifting firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR for Diwali
The Supreme Court of India is considering lifting the ban on firecrackers in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) for Diwali celebrations.
SC hints at relaxing absolute firecracker ban in Delhi-NCR
The Supreme Court has hinted at the possibility of relaxing its blanket ban on firecrackers in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) during Diwali.
Lawyer throws shoe at CJI Gavai in Supreme Court
A lawyer allegedly tried to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai in the Supreme Court on Monday.
SC issues notice to Centre on Sonam Wangchuk's detention
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the central government on a plea challenging the detention of Ladakh social activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Kejriwal will get accommodation within 10 days, government assures court
The Union government has assured the Delhi High Court that Arvind Kejriwal will be allotted appropriate accommodation within 10 days.
'I respect all religions': CJI after idol remarks spark row
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai has clarified that he respects all religions amid a controversy over his remarks in the Khajuraho idol case.
'Illegal tree felling happening': SC notice to Centre, flood-hit states
The Supreme Court has taken note of rampant illegal tree felling in the Himalayan region, particularly in Himachal Pradesh.
Delhi riots conspiracy case: Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to nine accused in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case. The accused include former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam.
Delhi HC sets aside order directing disclosure of Modi's degree
The Delhi High Court has set aside a Central Information Commission (CIC) order that directed Delhi University to disclose information about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree.
'Constitutional chaos': Centre opposes SC's bill clearance timeline order
The Indian government has opposed a Supreme Court order mandating timelines for the President and Governors to clear bills.
'Can't ignore Pahalgam': SC on plea to restore J&K statehood
The Supreme Court, while hearing a plea seeking immediate restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), stressed the importance of considering ground realities in J&K before making any decisions.
'Government does nothing': SC raps MCD in stray dogs case
The Supreme Court has reserved its order on petitions challenging its August 11 order for the rounding up of all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR.
No coercive action against owners of old vehicles: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ordered that no coercive action be taken against owners of diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years in Delhi.
'ED crossing all limits': SC on agency summoning lawyers
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summoning advocates for giving legal advice or representing clients during investigations.
Turkey's Celebi moves Madras HC against contract termination by India
Turkish aviation firm, Celebi, has challenged the Airport Authority of India's (AAI) decision to terminate its contract in the Madras High Court.
SC issues Centre notice on petition challenging 1995 Waqf Act
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union and state governments on a writ petition challenging the Waqf Act, 1995.
'Ask Pakistan to end support to terrorism': India tells Turkey
India has urged Turkey to ask Pakistan to stop supporting cross-border terrorism.