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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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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 | |
Plea unheard by Bombay HC, SC stays notice after dargah razedThe Supreme Court intervened by ordering a stay on the demolition notice for the Hazrat Saatpeer Sayed Baba dargah in Nashik. However, the Nashik Municipal Corporation had already demolished the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC seeks Centre reply on Muslims opting for secular inheritance lawThe Supreme Court is considering petitions from a Muslim woman, an NGO, and an advocate challenging the inheritance provisions of Sharia law, arguing they discriminate against women. They seek the..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Former SC judge Maheshwari appointed 23rd law panel chairJustice Dinesh Maheshwari, a former Supreme Court judge, has been appointed as the chairman of the 23rd Law Commission by the Central Government. The commission's responsibilities include submitting a..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CJI Khanna recommends Justice Gavai as successorAfter a 15-year interval, Justice B R Gavai is set to become India's second Chief Justice from the Dalit community, following CJI K G Balakrishnan. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna has recommended Justice..IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC takes note of HC judge’s remark that rape survivor ‘invited trouble’, calls for judicial restraintIndiaTimes - Published | |
In a first, SC sets 3-month deadline for President to decide on Bills referred by governorsIndiaTimes - Published | |
Supreme Court pulls up Centre for missing deadline on establishing cashless medical treatment scheme for motor accident victimsThe Supreme Court sharply criticised the Centre on Wednesday for delaying the implementation of a cashless treatment scheme for motor accident victims. Citing a breach of its January 8 order, the court..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Moral policing not court’s job, says SC, sets aside HC cost for tweetsThe Supreme Court overturned a Punjab and Haryana High Court order that had imposed a ₹10 lakh cost on musician Vishal Dadlani and politician Tehseen Poonawalla for their tweets mocking a Jain monk...IndiaTimes - Published | |
SC sets timeline for state governors to decide on bills sent to themIn an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court has deemed 10 Tamil Nadu bills, long delayed by the governor, as assented. The court criticized the governor's actions as unconstitutional, setting strict..IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Should not act as per political expediency': SC slams Tamil Nadu governor for 'sitting over' BillsIndiaTimes - Published | Gender justice: SC judge cites Shah Bano ruling in international forum, underscores need for UCCJustice Surya Kant highlighted the Shah Bano case at the Commonwealth Law Conference in Malta, emphasizing the judiciary's role in promoting gender justice and advocating for a UCC. He underscored the..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC to govt: Why can't SMA med be as cheap in India as in Pakistan, China?The Supreme Court of India seeks responses from the Centre and Roche on making the spinal muscular atrophy treatment drug Risdiplam affordable in India. The move comes after it was reported that the..IndiaTimes - Published | CJI, Supreme Court judges to make asset details publicAll 33 Supreme Court judges in New Delhi have resolved to voluntarily make their assets public on the court’s website, as decided in an April 1 meeting. This move, aiming to improve transparency,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Supreme Court legal aid panel to come to rescue of 4k poor prisonersThe Supreme Court Legal Services Committee, led by Justice Surya Kant, is set to file appeals for over 4,000 poor prisoners whose appeals were dismissed by High Courts. This initiative, involving state..IndiaTimes - Published | Bar & bench spar over SC 'vexatious litigation' orderSupreme Court reprimands an advocate for filing a 'vexatious litigation' in a criminal case and seeks explanation. Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma issued a contempt notice after..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC rejects plea by son of main petitioner against Places of Worship ActThe Supreme Court of India has declined to consider a petition challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This decision came as a petition was filed by Nitin Upadhyay, son of the..IndiaTimes - Published | SC refuses to release Ranveer Allahbadia's passport, extends interim protection from arrestsThe Supreme Court refused to release YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's passport following a complaint regarding his controversial remarks during an 'India's Got Latent' episode. Despite apologizing, he..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Shocks our conscience': SC slams UP govt over 'illegal' demolition of houses in PrayagrajThe Supreme Court condemned Uttar Pradesh and Prayagraj authorities for illegally demolishing houses without due process, violating residents' Article 21 rights. It ordered Rs 10 lakh compensation for..IndiaTimes - Published | SC refuses PIL seeking FIR; government notifies transferThe government has transferred Justice Yashwant Varma from the Delhi High Court to Allahabad High Court amid allegations of cash recovery from his residence. The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC directs Allahabad HC CJ to withhold judicial work from Justice Yashwant Varma amid cash-at-home rowThe Supreme Court directed the Allahabad High Court to suspend judicial duties for Justice Yashwant Varma amid an inquiry into cash found at his Delhi residence. Amid protests, the government also..IndiaTimes - Published | Delhi to get its 1st tree census, SC allows FRI to conduct itThe Supreme Court has approved the Forest Research Institute's plan to conduct the first tree census in Delhi over three-and-a-half years while enhancing the city's green cover over four years. The..IndiaTimes - Published |
Cash-at-home row: SC refuses urgent mentioning of plea seeking FIR against Yashwant VarmaThe Supreme Court declined urgent mention of a plea seeking an FIR against Delhi high court judge Yaswat Varma after burnt cash was found at his residence. The court assured the plea would be listed...IndiaTimes - Published | SC orders scrutiny of Apollo over EWS intakeIndiaTimes - Published |
SC takes suo motu cognisance of controversial Allahabad HC's 'grabbing breasts not rape attempt' orderThe Supreme Court will hear a matter on Wednesday regarding the Allahabad High Court's ruling that grabbing a minor girl's breasts and breaking her pyjama does not amount to rape or an attempt to rape...IndiaTimes - Published | Cash-at-home case: SC panel reaches Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma's residence for inquiryA Supreme Court panel is investigating the alleged cash recovery at Delhi HC judge Yashwant Varma's residence following a storeroom fire. The inquiry led to a recommendation for his transfer but is..IndiaTimes - Published |
Supreme Court pulls up Balaji for not responding to bail recall pleaIndiaTimes - Published | Supreme Court collegium asks govt to send Judge Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HCThe Supreme Court collegium recommended transferring Justice Yashwant Varma to Allahabad HC while an inquiry into alleged unaccounted cash at his residence is underway. The decision aims to prevent any..IndiaTimes - Published |
Cash recovery row: VP Dhankhar calls SC's in-house inquiry 'step in right direction', floor leaders' to meet soonRajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar lauds Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna for unprecedented transparency in handling the controversy over cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence. The..IndiaTimes - Published | SC refuses to hear plea challenging Allahabad HC grabbing breasts not rape attempt rulingIndiaTimes - Published |
Justice Yashwant Varma transfer: Delhi High Court to submit report over allegations issue, SC says, 'his transfer is...'The Supreme Court on Friday issued a statement saying on receiving the information, Chief Justice of Delhi High Court commenced the in-house enquiry procedure collecting evidence and information..DNA - Published | 'Systemic response is essential': Vice President Dhankhar, opposition on Delhi HC judge cash row in ParliamentA fire at Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma's bungalow revealed large sums of unaccounted cash, prompting the Supreme Court collegium to recommend his transfer. The incident raised concerns about..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC orders direct bank transfer of payout in road accident casesIndiaTimes - Published | 'Contract largesse' to kin of Arunachal CM under SC lensThe Supreme Court of India will conduct a detailed inquiry into allegations that firms owned by Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu's relatives received contracts unlawfully. The state has..IndiaTimes - Published |
Open to ‘fair debate’ on Lokpal jurisdiction over HC judges: Supreme CourtEarlier, SC’s Prima Facie View Was Such Jurisdiction Would Be ‘Dangerous’ For Independence Of Constitutional CourtsIndiaTimes - Published | RG Kar rape-murder case: SC allows parents of victim to pursue CBI probe plea in Calcutta HCIndiaTimes - Published |
In a year, Supreme Court sets free over a dozen convicted by HCs and trial courtsIn the past year, the Supreme Court has acquitted over a dozen individuals who were convicted by trial and High Courts for heinous crimes such as rape-cum-murder and manslaughter. These acquittals,..IndiaTimes - Published | Impersonation in govt job exam serious crime, says SC; nixes bailIn a significant move, the Supreme Court of India canceled the bail granted to two individuals involved in an impersonation case during a government job exam. The apex court emphasized the importance..IndiaTimes - Published |
BIG relief for Gautam Adani: SC refuses to stay Dharavi redevelopment project, asks Adani Group to...Earlier, the Bombay High Court had ruled in favour of the conglomerate. On Friday, the top court said that work on the project had already started, including the demolition of some railway quarters.DNA - Published | Collegium picks Calcutta HC judge for SC postThe Supreme Court collegium recommended Justice Joymalya Bagchi of Calcutta HC for appointment to the SC, filling one of the two vacancies. If approved, he will join Justice Dipankar Datta from..IndiaTimes - Published |
Don't hesitate to deny graft accused pre-arrest bail: Supreme CourtIndiaTimes - Published | SC seeks government’s response on social media blocking rulesIndiaTimes - Published |
SC allows Ranveer Allahbadia to resume his podcast, but asks him to give...The court has asked Centre to formulate guidelines on regulating social media content, and take suggestions from all stakeholders.DNA - Published | SC rejects PIL challenging multiple paroles for Gurmeet Ram Rahim SinghSupreme Court dismissed a PIL questioning repeated temporary releases of rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh between 2022 and 2024. The plea, filed by the Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee in..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Imposing life-time ban on convicted politicians solely on Parliament's domain,' Centre tells SCIndiaTimes - Published | SC rejects decades-old 'both handsintact' requirement to study MBBSThe Supreme Court of India has directed the National Medical Commission to revise its outdated 'both hands intact' requirement for MBBS aspirants, describing it as ableist. The court emphasized..IndiaTimes - Published |
SC issues notice on plea to accommodate students after Madrasa degrees declared unconstitutionalIndiaTimes - Published | SC adjourns hearing on challenge to CEC, EC selection law; hearings on pre-fixed cases consume bench’s judicial scheduleIndiaTimes - Published |