Enough is enough: SC pulls up MP government over delay in sanction to prosecute Minister Vijay Shah for remarks on Col. Sofiya Qureshi
New Delhi, 9May 2026: The Supreme Court on Friday took strong exception to the prolonged delay by the Madhya Pradesh government in deciding the Special Investigation Team’s request for sanction to prosecute State minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his objectionable remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, with the top court remarking that “enough is enough”. A […]
Independence of EC: Duality of political parties in opposition and government ‘very unfortunate’, says SC
New Delhi, 7May 2026: The Supreme Court on Thursday termed it “very unfortunate” that political parties demand an independent Election Commission when in opposition, but turn silent on the issue or take a completely contrary stand once in power, even as the court was told that free and fair elections — a part of the […]
Exclusion of CJI from EC selection panel: Parliament has the prerogative to make law, SC
New Delhi, 7 May 2026: The Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that it is for Parliament to make a law governing the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners, and courts cannot direct the legislature on what kind of law it should enact. It further observed that the inclusion of the Chief […]
Exclusion from faith of Parsi women for interfaith marriage appears discriminatory: SC in Sabarimala reference
New Delhi, 6 May 2026: The Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that the practice of excluding Parsi Zoroastrian women from their community upon entering interfaith marriages appears to be discriminatory, particularly when such consequences are not applied to men. The observation came during the hearing before a nine-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Surya […]
SC REFUSES TO STAY TRANSGENDER AMENDMENT ACT
NEW DELHI ,4 May 2026 : The Supreme Court on Monday sought the response of the Central government and States within six weeks to petitions challenging the Constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026. The law introduced sweeping changes to the legal framework governing the recognition, rights and protection of […]
SC SLAMS ODISHA COURTS FOR ORDERING DALITS, ADIVASIS TO CLEAN POLICE STATIONS FOR BAIL
NEW DELHI ,4 May 2026 : The Supreme Court on Monday took strong exception to courts in Odisha ordering certain accused persons, mostly Dalits and Adivasis, to clean police stations as conditions for bail. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said that such orders are violative of […]
NIT Kurukshetra Under Scanner After Student Suicides; Centre Orders Campus Reforms, New Administration Begins Damage Control
New Delhi/Kurukshetra, 29April 2026 : The Union Govt has taken serious note of the disturbing series of student suicides at the National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra, where four students died by suicide in recent weeks, triggering national concern over campus mental health, administrative conduct, and student welfare. Following an internal review and mounting pressure from […]
PETITION TO REMOVE UP IPS OFFICER FROM OBSERVER DUTY IN BENGAL
NEW DELHI ,29 April 2026: A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking the removal of Uttar Pradesh IPS cadre officer Ajay Pal Sharma, who is currently posted as a police observer in West Bengal for the ongoing assembly elections. The petition filed by one Aditya Das alleged a lack of neutrality on […]
SC SAYS EXISTING LAWS ENOUGH TO CURB HATE SPEECH
NEW DELHI ,29 April 2026 : The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to pass additional directions to curb hate speech across the country, reasoning that existing laws are sufficient. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta summarised the conclusions as follows: – Creation of criminal offences lies squarely within legislative domain. – Constitutional […]
ANKIT LOVE SEEKS ARREST OF MURDERERS OF HIS MOTHER JAY MALA, WIFE OF LATE PROF. BHIM SINGH
NEW DELHI ,27 April 2026 : On the third anniversary of the passing away of Jay Mala on 26 April, Prof. Bhim Singh’s wife and co-founder of National Panthers Party, a critical turning point has been reached in the legal battle for accountability. At Monday’s memorial service at the Press Club Jammu, organizers released new […]
