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SC agrees to hear plea to implement disability-sensitive guidelines for welfare insurance schemes

SC agrees to hear plea to implement disability-sensitive guidelines for welfare insurance schemes

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta agreed to hear the plea which sought a direction to the Centre to exer...

SC refuses to entertain plea against deletion of names from WB voter list in SIR, terms it 'premature'

SC refuses to entertain plea against deletion of names from WB voter list in SIR, terms it 'premature'

The bench, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, which declined to entertain a petition filed...

SC suspends jail sentence, grants bail to ex-Jharkhand minister Anosh Ekka

SC suspends jail sentence, grants bail to ex-Jharkhand minister Anosh Ekka

The apex court was hearing Ekka's appeal against the Jharkhand High Court's December 2025 order, which dismissed his cha...

SC refuses EWS quota benefit to candidates in UP recruitment drive over invalid income certificates

SC refuses EWS quota benefit to candidates in UP recruitment drive over invalid income certificates

A bench of Justice Manoj Misra and Justice Prasanna B Varale was hearing a petition filed by Poonam Dwivedi, along with ...

Bengal SIR: Security for judicial officers to continue; SC asks NIA if those arrested for Apr 1 incident had political background

Bengal SIR: Security for judicial officers to continue; SC asks NIA if those arrested for Apr 1 incident had political background

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi also wanted to know if those arrested by the NIA...

'Shocking affairs': SC slams MP govt over illegal sand miners digging up Chambal bridge pillars

'Shocking affairs': SC slams MP govt over illegal sand miners digging up Chambal bridge pillars

Located on the Chambal river near the tripoint of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, the sanctuary was first d...

SC seeks Bihar govt's reply on encroachment of 3 historic ponds in Darbhanga city

SC seeks Bihar govt's reply on encroachment of 3 historic ponds in Darbhanga city

Advocate Kamlesh Kumar Mishra, along with advocate Renu, told the court that the three historic ponds of Ganga Sagar, Di...

SC reserves key SCAORA posts for women lawyers in upcoming polls

SC reserves key SCAORA posts for women lawyers in upcoming polls

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing a petition filed by advocate-on-reco...

Umar Khalid seeks review of SC verdict denying him bail, prays for open-court hearing

Umar Khalid seeks review of SC verdict denying him bail, prays for open-court hearing

It had cited section 43D(5) of the UAPA, which requires the court to deny bail if, on a perusal of a case diary or a cha...

SC flags 'reluctance' of Ghaziabad police in lodging FIR, probe in minor's rape-murder case

SC flags 'reluctance' of Ghaziabad police in lodging FIR, probe in minor's rape-murder case

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was informed by Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya B...

Bar council polls: SC urges Justice Dhulia panel to decide manner of co-opting women members

Bar council polls: SC urges Justice Dhulia panel to decide manner of co-opting women members

The top court, in December 2023, had ordered that 30 per cent representation in state bar councils be provided to women ...

SC seeks responses from Centre, others on plea concerning MSP

SC seeks responses from Centre, others on plea concerning MSP

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi agreed to hear the plea and issued notices to the Centre...

SC refuses to entertain plea against deletion of names from WB voter list in SIR, terms it 'premature'

SC refuses to entertain plea against deletion of names from WB voter list in SIR, terms it 'premature'

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi termed the petition "premature", directing the a...

SC notice to Centre, EC on plea to implement finger, iris biometric system at polling stations

SC notice to Centre, EC on plea to implement finger, iris biometric system at polling stations

While agreeing to hear the plea, a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi made clear that the pra...

SC refuses to quash CBI FIR, chargesheet against Lalu Prasad Yadav in land-for-jobs case

SC refuses to quash CBI FIR, chargesheet against Lalu Prasad Yadav in land-for-jobs case

A bench of Justices M M Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh, however, granted exemption to the 77-year-old former Bihar chief ...

There will be no changes to present arrangements at Vrindavan's Bankey Bihari temple: SC

There will be no changes to present arrangements at Vrindavan's Bankey Bihari temple: SC

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the submissions of senior advocate Shayam D...

SC issues notice to Centre on PIL challenging provisions of digital personal data protection law

SC issues notice to Centre on PIL challenging provisions of digital personal data protection law

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi sought responses from the Ministry of Personnel,...

SC notice to Centre, EC on plea to implement finger, iris biometric system at polling stations

SC notice to Centre, EC on plea to implement finger, iris biometric system at polling stations

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi made clear that the prayer sought in the plea can't be c...

SC agrees to hear plea challenging validity of Rajasthan's anti-conversion law

SC agrees to hear plea challenging validity of Rajasthan's anti-conversion law

The top court had earlier sought response from the Rajasthan government and others on a separate petition challenging th...

SC seeks responses of Centre, states and UTs on PIL for implementation of Right to Education

SC seeks responses of Centre, states and UTs on PIL for implementation of Right to Education

A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the submissions of a lawyer, repres...

SC notice to Centre, others on plea concerning MSP

SC notice to Centre, others on plea concerning MSP

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for the petitioners, said the plea raises a very important issue related to the far...

Trial Court finds Sub letting by Tenant ; High Court not permitted to reappreciate evidence in appeal

Trial Court finds Sub letting by Tenant ; High Court not permitted to reappreciate evidence in appeal

Supreme Court Restores Eviction Order: High Court Exceeded Revisional Jurisdiction in Karnataka Rent Case, High Court's ...

Dearness Allowance ; Differentiating between serving and retired employees is violative of Article 14

Dearness Allowance ; Differentiating between serving and retired employees is violative of Article 14

Supreme Court Upholds Equality in Dearness Allowance and Relief Rates for Employees and Pensioners, Differentiating betw...

Supreme Court Orders Special Investigation into Ghaziabad Minor's Tragic Death

Supreme Court Orders Special Investigation into Ghaziabad Minor's Tragic Death

Allegations of Police Inaction and Hospital Negligence Prompt Court-Monitored Probe...

SC to hear on Monday pleas related to SIR of electoral rolls in West Bengal

SC to hear on Monday pleas related to SIR of electoral rolls in West Bengal

On April 10, the top court had agreed to hear on April 13 a fresh plea along with pending ones challenging the freezing ...

A declaratory decree cannot be set aside merely on the grounds of non-execution

A declaratory decree cannot be set aside merely on the grounds of non-execution

Supreme Court Restores 1975 Declaratory Decree in Landmark Land Rights Case, Supreme Court Overturns High Court's Remand...

Suspension of sentence in cases involving conviction for serious offences like murder requires exceptional circumstances

Suspension of sentence in cases involving conviction for serious offences like murder requires exceptional circumstances

Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court's Order Suspending Sentence in Murder Case, Apex Court directs convict to surrender,...

Right to contest elections in co-operative societies is a statutory right and not a fundamental right

Right to contest elections in co-operative societies is a statutory right and not a fundamental right

Supreme Court Upholds Bye-Laws of Rajasthan Co-operative Societies, Dismisses High Court's Verdict, SC affirms statutory...

Industrial Disputes Act being a social welfare legislation must be interpreted in light of constitutional values

Industrial Disputes Act being a social welfare legislation must be interpreted in light of constitutional values

Supreme Court Upholds Compensation Settlement for Unlawfully Terminated Employees of IPCA Laboratories, Landmark decisio...

Supreme Court Upholds Street Vendors' Rights, Mandates Fair Relocation and Regulation

Supreme Court Upholds Street Vendors' Rights, Mandates Fair Relocation and Regulation

Balancing Vendors' Livelihood with Public Access, Supreme Court Directs Chandigarh Authorities to Ensure Compliance with...

Insolvency - Existence of a pre-existing dispute between parties is sufficient to reject an application under Section 9 of the Code

Insolvency - Existence of a pre-existing dispute between parties is sufficient to reject an application under Section 9 of the Code

Supreme Court Upholds NCLT Decision, Denies Insolvency Proceedings Against GLS Films, Apex Court reinstates NCLT's decis...

Reference of arbitration clause in letter of intent does not amount to incorporation of the arbitration clause

Reference of arbitration clause in letter of intent does not amount to incorporation of the arbitration clause

Supreme Court Sets Aside High Court's Appointment of Arbitrator in MSEDCL vs. R.Z Malpani, Supreme Court rules that a Le...

State can’t differentiate between serving employees and pensioners on DA: SC

State can’t differentiate between serving employees and pensioners on DA: SC

In a significant judgment upholding the right to equality for retirees, a bench comprising Justice Manoj Misra and Justi...

SC sets aside Patna HC orders suspending sentences of 2 in murder case

SC sets aside Patna HC orders suspending sentences of 2 in murder case

The observation came from a bench of Justices Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R Mahadevan while setting aside Patna High Court ...

Insolvency; Multi-State Co-op Societies can invest in an institution only if it is a subsidiary institution or in the same line of business

Insolvency; Multi-State Co-op Societies can invest in an institution only if it is a subsidiary institution or in the same line of business

Supreme Court Upholds NCLAT Decision: Co-operative Society's Resolution Plan Rejected, M/s. Nirmal Ujjwal Credit Co-Oper...

Lis Pendens: Sale deeds executed during the litigation are subservient to the court's eventual decision

Lis Pendens: Sale deeds executed during the litigation are subservient to the court's eventual decision

Supreme Court Upholds Specific Performance Decree in Russi Fisheries Land Dispute, Defendants' Sale Deeds During Litigat...