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The Supreme Court of India is the supreme judicial authority and the highest court of the Republic of India. It is the final court of appeal for all civil and criminal cases in India. It also has the power of judicial review. The Supreme Court, which consists of the Chief Justice of India and a maximum of fellow 33 judges, has extensive powers in the form of original, appellate and advisory jurisdictions.
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Law mandates sharing of draft roll details only with political parties, EC tells SCIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Will miss my Hindustan': Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia bids adieu; lauds SC, lawyers in farewell addressJustice Sudhanshu Dhulia, during his Supreme Court farewell, fondly called the apex court his "Hindustan," emphasizing the diverse cases and lawyers from across India. He likened his experience to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC says evaluate NEET booklets manuallyThe Supreme Court has mandated a manual evaluation of a NEET-UG 2025 answer sheet due to a candidate's claim of incorrect stapling, leading to a jumbled question sequence. This directive follows..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘Will vacate in time’: CJI Gavai says he will leave residence soon after retirement; follows row over ex-CJI ChandrachudCJI B.R. Gavai pledged to vacate his official residence promptly after retirement, in contrast to the delayed departure of former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud. This follows a recent controversy where the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Cash-at-home row: SC rejects Justice Yashwant Varma's plea; judge had challenged in-house inquiryIndiaTimes - Published | |
SC allows use of Stalin's name in TN schemes, says other govts do it tooThe Supreme Court addressed the widespread practice of naming welfare schemes after politicians, both at the state and central levels. It overturned a Madras High Court order against Tamil Nadu's..IndiaTimes - Published | |
‘They don’t decide who a true Indian is’: Priyanka defends Rahul after SC rebuke; insists he never disrespected Army"With due respect to the honourable judges of the Supreme Court, they do not decide who a true Indian is. It is the duty of the opposition leader to question the government. My brother (Rahul Gandhi)..IndiaTimes - Published | |
China claim row: Congress questions SC, takes 'DDLJ' jab at Centre; BJP calls Rahul Gandhi 'anti-national'The Supreme Court's criticism of Rahul Gandhi's remarks on the India-China border standoff has ignited a political firestorm. The BJP has accused Gandhi of being "anti-national" and undermining..IndiaTimes - Published | |
After SC rap, BJP questions Rahul Gandhi's stand on national security: ‘Top court has sent a message, be careful'Following Supreme Court's criticism of Rahul Gandhi's remarks about the Indian Army, the BJP has launched a strong attack, questioning his loyalty to the nation. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC seeks Centre’s response on presidential inaction over Punjab Bills on Gurudwaras, DGP selection mechanismIndiaTimes - Published | |
'Alarming figures': SC takes suo motu cognisance of TOI report over dog bites leading to rabies- What top court said?The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of a Times of India report highlighting the alarming rise in rabies cases due to dog attacks in Delhi. The report detailed the tragic death of a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India's ambassador to Cuba ends up with 2 wives, SC seeks solutionThe Supreme Court addressed a complex matrimonial situation involving Indian Ambassador Thongkomang Armstrong Changsan, who remarried after a customary divorce deemed invalid by the Gauhati High Court...IndiaTimes - Published | |
Delhi govt requests SC to review 2018 blanket ban affecting middle class the mostThe Delhi government has asked the Supreme Court to rethink its 2018 ban. The ban prohibits older diesel and petrol vehicles in the National Capital Region. The government argues that newer BS-VI..IndiaTimes - Published | SC seeks Centre, states' response on steps to curb heatwave deathsIndiaTimes - Published |
Justice Varma case: Supreme Court sets up special bench; CJI Gavai recuses himselfChief Justice of India, B R Gavai, has recused himself from hearing Justice Yashwant Varma's petition challenging an in-house committee report that found him guilty after unaccounted cash was recovered..IndiaTimes - Published | Kanwar Yatra: SC directs eateries to display only license & registration info; refuses to interfere in QR code rowThe Supreme Court has instructed dhaba and restaurant owners along the Kanwar Yatra route to adhere to Uttar Pradesh's mandate of displaying license and registration information. This directive follows..IndiaTimes - Published |
Presidential reference case: SC issues notice to Centre, states; timeline for governor assent to bills under reviewThe Supreme Court has addressed a Presidential reference regarding the timelines for governors and the President to act on state legislature-passed Bills. A Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of..IndiaTimes - Published | Udaipur Files: I&B panel OKs the movie; no Supreme Court nod yetThe I&B ministry's committee has cleared 'Udaipur Files: Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' for release with modifications, including a new disclaimer and name changes, after ordering additional cuts beyond..IndiaTimes - Published |
Train blasts verdict shocking, will move SC, says FadnavisMaharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis expressed shock at the Bombay HC's decision to acquit all 12 accused in the 11/7 train blasts case, assuring an immediate appeal to the Supreme Court. BJP's Kirit..IndiaTimes - Published | 'Udaipur Files' row: Govt recommends 6 changes, stalls release till SC hearing; seeks removal of Nutan Sharma name, execution sceneThe Central government has suggested six modifications to the film 'Udaipur Files,' following a Delhi High Court directive. These include changes to an AI-generated execution scene, character..IndiaTimes - Published |
Cash-at-home row: SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against Justice Yashwant Varma; asks lawyer ‘Is he your friend?’The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing for a petition seeking FIR registration against Justice Yashwant Varma concerning the cash-at-home controversy. Allegations of misconduct arose after a fire..IndiaTimes - Published | In blow to Lalu, SC refuses to stay trials in land-for jobs casesLalu Prasad faces setback as Supreme Court refuses to halt trial in land-for-job scam. CBI alleges Prasad secured land for railway jobs during his tenure as minister. Kapil Sibal argued political..IndiaTimes - Published |
No relief for Lalu Yadav in 'Land-for-jobs' case: SC refuses to stay plea; directs Delhi HC to expedite hearingThe Supreme Court has refused to halt trial court proceedings against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the CBI's land-for-jobs case. Yadav's appeal followed the Delhi High Court's refusal to stay proceedings and..IndiaTimes - Published | Ashoka University professor row: Supreme Court questions Haryana SIT over FIRs against Ali Khan Mahmudabad; relaxes bail conditionsIndiaTimes - Published |
Evening news wrap: Centre tells SC blood money only option to save Kerala nurse in Yemen; Air India CEO says no mechanical fault in AI-171 crash, and moreIndiaTimes - Published | 'Prayed for film’s release': 'Udaipur Files - Kanhaiya Lal Tailor Murder' makers moves SC against Rajasthan HC stay; hearing in 2–3 daysIndiaTimes - Published |
Evening news wrap: SC refuses to stay Bihar voter revision, Congress hits out at Shashi Tharoor over Emergency remark; and moreThursday witnessed a flurry of activity, from the Supreme Court addressing Bihar's voter revision process and the Election Commission clarifying its role, to Congress leaders criticizing Shashi..IndiaTimes - Published | Bihar electoral revision row: What SC said on Aadhaar exclusion, citizenship check; how EC respondedIndiaTimes - Published |
'Let film be released': SC rejects urgent hearing on 'Udaipur Files'; Delhi HC directs screening for petitionersThe Supreme Court has declined an urgent hearing regarding a plea to halt the screening of 'Udaipur Files,' a film centered on the Kanhaiya Lal murder. The Delhi High Court, however, has instructed..IndiaTimes - Published | Evening news wrap: SC seeks ex-CJI Chandrachud’s removal from official residence; UK team in Kerala to repair stranded F-35B jet, and moreIndiaTimes - Published |
CJI Gavai: SC infusing transparency in Judge appointments, will strive to fill all vacancies in Bombay HCIndiaTimes - Published | SC takes 30 years to implement its own judgment on SC/ST quotaIndiaTimes - Published |
Bar council of India issues advisory against unapproved online LLM programmesThe letter, authored by Justice Rajendra Menon, former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court and Co-Chairman of the Standing Committee on Legal Education, was addressed to the Registrar Generals of all..IndiaTimes - Published | Cash-at-home case: SC panel proposes impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma - What probe report saidA high court judge, Yashwant Varma, faces potential impeachment after an inquiry found him and his family had control over a store room where burnt cash was discovered. The inquiry committee, led by..IndiaTimes - Published |
Kidnapping case: SC calls Madras HC order to arrest ADGP 'shocking'; pulls up Tamil Nadu govt over suspensionThe Supreme Court criticized the Madras High Court's order to arrest ADGP H M Jayaram in a kidnapping case, deeming it "shocking and demoralising." The court questioned the Tamil Nadu government about..IndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court lawyer body slams ED notice to senior advocateThe Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAORA) has strongly condemned the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) notice to senior advocate Arvind Datar regarding his legal opinion on employee stock..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC refuses to quash cheating case against senior advocate: 'Shocking! you acted like a broker', it says; rejects plea to refundIndiaTimes - Published | SC panel lens on encroachments in RanthamboreThe Supreme Court has established a three-member committee to tackle increasing encroachments, pilgrim activity, and mining concerns within Rajasthan's Ranthambore Tiger Reserve. Responding to..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC refuses to stay demolition drive in Okhla encroachmentsIndiaTimes - Published | SC refuses to entertain plea over deportation drive in AssamThe Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a petition alleging that the Assam government has reportedly launched a "sweeping and indiscriminate drive" to deport persons suspected to be..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Go to Gauhati HC': SC refuses to hear plea on Assam deportation driveIndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court: UP nixing land allotment to Kamla Nehru Trust justifiedThe Supreme Court upheld the cancellation of land allotment to Kamla Nehru Memorial Trust (KNMT) in Sultanpur, citing default in payments and lack of public benefit assessment. The court also cancelled..IndiaTimes - Published |
'No evidence': Supreme Court acquits man sent to gallows by HCIndiaTimes - Published | Morning news wrap: Pakistan PM offers peace talks with India, Trump urges Apple to make iPhones in USUS President Trump urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to move iPhone production from India to the US, while Pakistan’s PM Sharif offered peace talks with India. US strategist Rubin criticized the IMF bailout..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Courts are not as fragile ... ': SC says Nishikant Dubey's remarks on judiciary 'highly irresponsible'The Supreme Court reprimanded BJP MP Nishikant Dubey for his "highly irresponsible" remarks against the court's handling of the Waqf (Amendment) Act. Dubey's comments, including criticism of CJI DY..IndiaTimes - Published | More trouble for Samay Raina, SC issues notice to YouTuber, 4 others for insensitive remarks against persons with disability: 'Show up or face...'The court said there must be accountability and that 'some remedial and punitive action is needed.'DNA - Published |
SC seeks Centre response on 'illegal clinical trials' in GujaratThe Supreme Court has requested the central government's response to an NGO's claims of 58 illegal clinical trials conducted by pharmaceutical companies at an Ahmedabad hospital. These trials allegedly..IndiaTimes - Published | India's Got Latent row: Supreme Court directs return of Ranveer Allahbadia's passportThe Supreme Court has permitted podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, to reclaim his passport for international work travel. This decision follows the completion of investigations by..IndiaTimes - Published |
Centre tells SC waqf law 'secular', says petitioners 'spinning a false narrative'The Centre defended the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 in the Supreme Court, asserting its secular nature and dismissing claims of religious interference. The government highlighted that mandatory..IndiaTimes - Published | SC pulls up MP high court: 'You invented a clause to deny bail'The Supreme Court has stated that convicts should be granted bail if their appeals are unlikely to be heard soon due to high court backlogs. The SC criticized a High Court ruling that required convicts..IndiaTimes - Published |
