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.
15 Feb 2025
Karnataka High CourtJayalalithaa's case was abated, not an exoneration: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has clarified that its 2017 order in the disproportionate assets (DA) case against former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa doesn't mean she's been acquitted.
14 Feb 2025
Bharti AirtelSC rejects Airtel, Vodafone Idea's plea on AGR dues miscalculation
The Supreme Court of India has rejected review petitions of telecom giants Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea.
14 Feb 2025
Chief Justice of India'Latent' controversy: Ranveer Allahbadia moves SC against multiple FIRs
Prominent YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, has moved the Supreme Court (SC) seeking relief against several First Information Reports (FIRs) filed against him in various states.
12 Feb 2025
IndiaSC rejects Indrani Mukerjea's bail plea in Sheena Bora case
The Supreme Court has rejected the bail plea of Indrani Mukerjea, the prime accused in the Sheena Bora murder case. Mukerjea had sought bail to travel abroad.
12 Feb 2025
India'Creating class of parasites': SC disapproves of pre-election freebies
The Supreme Court has disapproved of the practice of announcing freebies before elections.
11 Feb 2025
Election Commission of India (ECI)Supreme Court seeks ECI's response on plea for EVM verification
The Supreme Court has asked the Election Commission of India (ECI) to reply within 15 days to a plea seeking verification of electronic voting machines (EVMs).
11 Feb 2025
IndiaCentre can't impose service tax on lottery distributors: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that the central government cannot levy a service tax on lottery distributors.
08 Feb 2025
Tamil Nadu'Can't sit on bills...': Supreme Court slams Tamil Nadu Governor
The Supreme Court has slammed Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi for withholding assent to state bills without communication, resulting in a legislative deadlock.
06 Feb 2025
Central GovernmentDiscovery+ staff threatened over Asaram Bapu documentary; SC orders protection
The Supreme Court of India has directed police protection for staff members of Discovery Communications India after the company's employees were allegedly threatened following the release of their documentary series, Cult of Fear: Asaram Bapu.
04 Feb 2025
IndiaSC bars reduction of forest land unless compensatory land given
The Supreme Court has directed the Union and state governments not to reduce forest land unless an equal amount of compensatory land is provided.
03 Feb 2025
ManipurDid Biren Singh instigate Manipur violence? SC seeks forensic report
The Supreme Court of India has ordered a forensic examination of audio clips purportedly involving Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh in ethnic violence.
31 Jan 2025
Bombay High CourtLodha brothers to resolve ₹5,000cr trademark dispute through mediation
The Bombay High Court has referred a trademark dispute between real estate tycoons Abhishek Lodha and Abhinandan Lodha, to mediation.
31 Jan 2025
BiharSupreme Court directs Election Commission to preserve voting videos
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Election Commission of India (ECI) to preserve video recordings of polling activities.
30 Jan 2025
DelhiSupreme Court orders ending manual scavenging in 6 metro cities
The Supreme Court of India has ordered an immediate end to manual scavenging in six major metropolitan cities.
29 Jan 2025
Triple TalaqSupreme Court seeks details on men using triple talaq
The Supreme Court has asked the central government to provide details of the number of FIRs and chargesheets filed against men for using triple talaq.
29 Jan 2025
IndiaSC declares domicile-based reservations in PG medical courses unconstitutional
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that domicile-based reservations in postgraduate (PG) medical courses are impermissible as they are unconstitutional.
29 Jan 2025
India'Privacy rights outweigh wanting to know one's father': SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that a man's right to privacy outweighs another man's interest in proving paternity.
28 Jan 2025
DelhiWhy SC mandated color-coded stickers for all vehicles in NCR
The Supreme Court of India has ordered all vehicles plying in the National Capital Region (NCR) to sport hologram-based color-coded stickers on their windshields.
17 Jan 2025
Indian Penal Code'Don't mechanically invoke abetment of suicide offense': SC to police
The Supreme Court of India has laid down guidelines on the application of Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with abetment of suicide.
17 Jan 2025
Tushar Mehta'Resolve or...': SC's ultimatum amid Tamil Nadu vice-chancellor appointment deadlock
The Supreme Court of India has intervened in the ongoing tussle between the Tamil Nadu government and Governor RN Ravi over the appointment of university vice chancellors.
16 Jan 2025
Gujarat'Won't adjourn': SC to hear Godhra case on February 13
The Supreme Court has fixed the final hearing for the appeals in the 2002 Godhra train burning case on February 13.
10 Jan 2025
National Stock ExchangeShares of gaming companies surge as SC halts GST notices
The Supreme Court of India has stayed Goods and Services Tax (GST) show cause notices amounting to ₹1.12 lakh crore to online gaming companies.
10 Jan 2025
CybersecuritySupreme Court warns public about phishing attacks via fake websites
The Supreme Court of India has issued a public warning about a series of fraudulent websites, posing as its official platform.
10 Jan 2025
DY Chandrachud'Didn't find error': SC dismisses petitions against same-sex marriage verdict
The Supreme Court of India has rejected review petitions against its October 2023 ruling that refused to recognize same-sex marriages.
08 Jan 2025
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'States have money for freebies, not for retired judges': SC
The Supreme Court has slammed state governments for their spending priorities, especially their emphasis on election freebies while citing fiscal constraints in disbursing judges' salaries and pensions.
07 Jan 2025
Asaram BapuControversial godman Asaram gets bail in 2013 rape case
The Supreme Court of India has granted interim bail to self-styled godman Asaram Bapu on medical grounds.
06 Jan 2025
AmazonKarnataka HC to hear all competition cases against Flipkart, Amazon
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Karnataka High Court to hear all competition-related cases against e-commerce companies Amazon and Flipkart.
02 Jan 2025
Haryana'His life...precious': SC criticizes Punjab for not hospitalizing fasting farmer
The Supreme Court on Thursday slammed the Punjab government for not shifting farmers' leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal to a hospital.
01 Jan 2025
Uttar Pradesh PoliceUP: Ex-DM, cops booked for 'intentionally' disobeying laws, demolishing house
The Uttar Pradesh Police has filed a First Information Report (FIR) against 26 people, including a former district magistrate and other officials, for allegedly demolishing a house unlawfully.
31 Dec 2024
Punjab GovernmentSC monitoring situation around farmer leader Dallewal's health
The Supreme Court of India will hear the steps taken by the Punjab government to provide medical treatment to farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on a hunger strike for over 35 days.
31 Dec 2024
PuneSurgeon fined ₹3.5L for negligence after patient loses vision
The Supreme Court has directed an eye surgeon to pay ₹3.5 lakh as compensation to a patient who suffered an infection after a cataract operation.
24 Dec 2024
Jairam RameshCongress moves SC over election rule tweak
The Congress party has approached the Supreme Court against recent amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961.
23 Dec 2024
Pegasus'Will SC order probe...in Pegasus case': Congress
Congress General Secretary Randeep Surjewala has demanded a further probe by the Supreme Court after a United States court ruling in the Pegasus spyware case.
22 Dec 2024
Punjab'Cheating girlfriend' files rape-case against partner; SC grants him bail
The Supreme Court has granted bail to a Punjab man accused of rape and threatening his girlfriend using his alleged ties with gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
21 Dec 2024
BusinessDefaulted on card payments? Get ready to pay higher penalties
The Supreme Court of India has overturned an earlier order of the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission (NCDRC), which capped the interest rate for credit card default payments at 30%.
19 Dec 2024
Prashant BhushanSC rejects plea against Dharam Sansad calling for 'Muslim genocide'
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday declined to entertain a contempt petition accusing Uttar Pradesh Police of inaction against the Dharam Sansad scheduled to be held by Yati Narasinghanand and others in Ghaziabad this week.
18 Dec 2024
Ranjan GogoiYour coconut oil for cooking should become cheaper now
Ending a 15-year-long legal battle between the Excise Department and manufacturers, the Supreme Court has ruled that small packets of coconut oil should be considered edible oil for taxation purposes.
16 Dec 2024
Droupadi MurmuOn Nirbhaya case anniversary, a notice to Centre by SC
The Supreme Court has sent notices to the Union and state governments after a public interest litigation (PIL) was filed by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association (SCWLA).
16 Dec 2024
Karnataka'How's chanting Jai Shri Ram inside mosque an offense': SC
The Supreme Court of India has sought the Karnataka government's response in a petition challenging the Karnataka High Court's decision that chanting "Jai Shri Ram" inside a mosque would not constitute an offense.
14 Dec 2024
SwitzerlandSwitzerland revokes most favored nation status for India: Here's why
Switzerland has suspended the application of the most favored nation (MFN) clause with India, under their Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) from January 1, 2025.
13 Dec 2024
Partha ChatterjeeSC speeds up trial against Partha Chatterjee, sets bail deadline
The Supreme Court has given former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee a deadline of February 1, 2025, to be released on bail.
12 Dec 2024
Uttar PradeshSC halts passing orders, surveys against existing religious structures
The Supreme Court of India has passed an interim order, staying the registration of new lawsuits against places of worship.
12 Dec 2024
IndiaSupreme Court lists 8 factors to consider when deciding alimony
The Supreme Court of India has laid down certain factors for determining an alimony amount amid the ongoing furor over the suicide of Bengaluru-based techie Atul Subhash, who alleged harassment from his wife and in-laws.
11 Dec 2024
Section 498A'Some women exploiting cruelty law against husbands': Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has raised alarm over the abuse of Section 498A, a law meant to punish cruelty by husbands and their relatives against married women.
09 Dec 2024
AmazonCCI moves SC to expedite antitrust probe against Flipkart, Amazon
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has moved the Supreme Court, seeking the consolidation of all cases against e-commerce behemoths Amazon and Flipkart.
09 Dec 2024
Jama MasjidSambhal Advocate Commissioner seeks 15-day extension for mosque survey report
Ramesh Singh Raghav, the Advocate Commissioner in charge of the Shahi Jama Masjid survey in Sambhal, has sought a 15-day extension to file his report.
09 Dec 2024
Delhi'Cannot entertain repetitive petitions': SC dismisses plea on Shambhu border
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition to remove blockades on highways in Punjab, where farmers have been protesting.
07 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Special SC bench to hear Places of Worship Act challenges
The Supreme Court of India has set up a special three-judge bench to hear several petitions challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.
05 Dec 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)SC to hear pleas challenging Places of Worship Act today
The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions on Thursday challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.
02 Dec 2024
Uttar PradeshCongress seeks SC intervention against courts hearing mosque surveys pleas
Congress leaders Alok Sharma and Priya Mishra have moved the Supreme Court, seeking a nationwide bar on courts from entertaining pleas for surveys at religious sites.
30 Nov 2024
Delhi High Court'Disgusted...': Supreme Court on suppression of facts in remission plea
The Supreme Court has taken strong exception to the repeated practice of suppressing facts in remission petitions.
29 Nov 2024
Uttar PradeshAfter slamming 'bulldozer justice,' SC to examine Gangster Act validity
The Supreme Court of India has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to respond to a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act of 1986.
29 Nov 2024
Allahabad High CourtSupreme Court halts trial court proceedings in Sambhal mosque case
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Sambhal Trial Court to stay proceedings in the Sambhal Jama Masjid case.
28 Nov 2024
DelhiGRAP-IV implementation 'abject failure,' says SC, seeks NCR states' response
The Supreme Court of India has voiced its displeasure over the enforcement of air pollution control measures in Delhi.
28 Nov 2024
Maharashtra AssemblyEx-poll body chief flags discrepancy in Maharashtra final turnout data
Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) SY Quraishi has raised alarm over discrepancies in voter turnout data from the recent Maharashtra Assembly elections.
27 Nov 2024
Puducherry'Fraud on Constitution': SC slams religious conversion for quota benefits
The Supreme Court of India has rejected a woman's claim for Scheduled Caste (SC) benefits, calling her religious conversion a "fraud on the Constitution."
26 Nov 2024
Air IndiaSC seeks 'creative solutions' to manage unruly air passengers
The Supreme Court has sought innovative measures to deal with unruly air passengers.
26 Nov 2024
Byju RaveendranIndian government launches new probe into BYJU'S financial misconduct
The Indian government has launched an investigation into the financial and accounting practices of BYJU'S, the beleaguered online tutoring firm.
26 Nov 2024
PuriTop Army general highlights 'problems' with women officers
Lieutenant General Rajeev Puri, who recently finished his tenure as the commander of the 17 "Brahmastra" Mountain Strike Corps, has flagged the performance of women commanding officers (COs).
25 Nov 2024
Delhi'Serious lapse...': SC pulls up Delhi Police over no checkpoints
The Supreme Court has pulled up the Delhi Police, the central government, and the Delhi government for not implementing Stage 4 restrictions of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
25 Nov 2024
Ashwini UpadhyaySC upholds 'secular, socialist' in Constitution's Preamble
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a bunch of petitions challenging the addition of the words "socialist" and "secular" in the Preamble to the Constitution.
