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Over 98000 Govt Schools Lack Functional Washrooms For Girls : Plea In Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday considered a petition raising the issue of lack of proper sanitation facilities for girls in government schools.A bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana was hearing the public interest litigation filed by Reepak Kansal (and another) flagging the lack of proper sanitation facilities for girls in government schools.While agreeing that...
BCI Being Regulatory Body Can't Run Law College : Prashant Bhushan Tells Supreme Court
Advocate Prashant Bhushan today stated before the Supreme Court that a petition challenging Bar Council of India's running of a law college, while being a regulatory body for law colleges, is in the process of being filed.The counsel apprised about the same to a bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya bagchi and Justice V Mohana, while the bench was dealing with the plea of EAS Sarma...
Are Courts Limited By SHANTI Act In Determining Nuclear Accident Compensation? Supreme Court Asks Union
The Supreme Court today called on the Union of India to clarify that regardless of the provisions of the SHANTI Act, nothing would preclude constitutional courts from determining "fair and just" compensation amount if there is a nuclear accident.A bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana passed the order seeking clarifications on two aspects - (i) any fetters on...
Ram Mandir Donation Theft : Supreme Court Allows Public To Give Suggestions To Solicitor General Regarding SIT Probe
The Supreme Court on Monday permitted the petitioners and other public-spirited persons to submit suggestions to the office of the Solicitor General regarding any aspect which should be investigated by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the allegations of theft of the donations received by the Ram Mandir trust in Ayodhya.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya...
Allahabad High Court Lucknow Bench Marks 80th Independence Day With Flag Hoisting, Tributes To Mahatma Gandhi
The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court celebrated India's 80th Independence Day on August 15, 2026, with patriotic fervour, with the High Court building and its entire complex illuminated in the tricolour and decorated with flowers.Senior Judge of the Lucknow Bench, Justice Rajan Roy, hoisted the national flag, following which the National Song Vande Mataram and the National Anthem...
Already Issued Transgender Identity Cards Won't Be Affected By 2026 Amendment : Centre Tells Supreme Court
The Central Government on Monday told the Supreme Court that transgender identity cards which have already been issued will not be affected by the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026.The transgender identity cards issued earlier will continue, Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta told a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi...
Sikkim SIR : Supreme Court Rejects Plea Challenging ECI Decision To Keep 2002 As Base Year
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Election Commission of India's decision to use the 2002 electoral roll as the reference point for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Sikkim.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana heard a Public Interest Litigation filed by a Sikkim-based...
Supreme Court Asks Karnataka To Comply With Cauvery Authority's Directions On Water Release To Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court on Monday directed Karnataka to comply with the directions of the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) on the release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu, while posting Tamil Nadu's application to August 24. The Court also called for a status report from the authority.A Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta was hearing a plea filed by Tamil Nadu...
'Not Misconduct': Karnataka Administrative Tribunal Quashes Suspension Of Govt Servant For Participating In RSS Event On Holiday
The Karnataka State Administrative Tribunal has recently quashed the suspension of a government servant who was punished for participating in an event organized by the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).A bench comprising Judicial Member S.Y. Watawati and Administrative Member Dr. Amita Prasad noted,“…When there was no specific bar either on the applicant or on anybody from participating...
LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts: 17 August 2026
LiveLaw is introducing a new feature —'Breaking News Alerts' — designed to keep our readers instantly updated on the most important judicial developments. With real-time coverage of urgent pronouncements and orders from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this feature ensures that critical updates reach you the moment they happen. Whether it's a landmark ruling or an urgent interim...