Disclosure Of Candidates Shortlisted For CIC Appointments Might Be Counter-Productive : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court yesterday again declined to direct the Union Government to publicly disclose the names of candidates shortlisted for appointments to the Central Information Commission (CIC), saying that the same may be counter-productive to the appointment process.Though the petitioners emphasized that the issue was settled by the Court in 2018 itself and a mandamus be issued for disclosure...

Security Enhanced In Delhi District Courts Following Bomb Scare

Security in Delhi's district courts was enhanced today, after a bomb threat was received on Tuesday. The courts in question are Saket, Dwarka, Patiala House and Rohini. The Court buildings were vacated immediately after the bomb scare, followed by security checking of the premises. The court proceedings were halted amid the bomb threat concerns but might resume after lunch, once the...

Rajasthan Strengthens ADR Framework With 40-Hour Mediation Training For Permanent Lok Adalat Chairpersons And Members

Rajasthan took a decisive stride toward advancing its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) framework today with the launch of an intensive 40-Hour Mediation Training Programme at the Rajasthan State Judicial Academy (RSJA), Jodhpur.Organised by the Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA) under the guidance and visionary stewardship of Mr. Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, Acting...

Supreme Court Seeks CBI, ED Response On Plea For Independent Probe Into Alleged Bank Fraud By Anil Dhirubai Ambani Group Companies

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a public interest litigation seeking a court-monitored investigation into what is described as one of the country's largest banking frauds allegedly involving Reliance Communications Ltd., its group entities and their promoter Anil Ambani.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran issued notice to the Union...

'Then We Should Monitor Handkerchief Use!' : Supreme Court Dismisses Plea For Eco-Friendly Disposal Of Lawyers' Bands

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a petition seeking a uniform and eco-friendly system for the collection, segregation, disposal and recycling of used Advocate Bands in all Courts across the country.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran heard the petitioner, who appeared in person and described herself as the wife of a lawyer....

NCLAT Restores Promoters' Right To Bid In JC World Hospitality Resolution Process

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has recently overturned a July 2025 order of the National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi, that had declared the promoters of JC World Hospitality Pvt Ltd ineligible to submit resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The Bench of Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member Barun Mitra restored the promoters' resolution plan...

Supreme Court Recalls 'Vanashakti' Judgment Which Barred Grant Of Post-Facto Environmental Clearances; Justice Bhuyan Dissents

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (November 18), by 2:1 majority, recalled its judgment in Vanashakti judgment, which barred the Union from granting post-facto environmental clearances.In Vanashakti v. Union of India, the bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, by judgment delivered on May 15, restrained the Central Government from granting "ex-post facto" Environmental Clearances...

Supreme Court Grants Bail To ED Officer In Bribery Case

The Supreme Court recently granted bail to Enforcement Directorate (ED) Assistant Director Vishal Deep, who was arrested by the CBI in a case for allegedly demanding bribes from two college administrators during an investigation into Himachal Pradesh scholarship scam.A Bench of Justices MM Sundresh and Satish Chandra Sharma set aside the order passed by the Punjab & Haryana High Court...

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Bail Pleas : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing | Delhi Riots UAPA Case

The Supreme Court will hear today the bail petitions of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima, Meeran Haider, etc in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case.A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria will hear the matter.The petitioners have completed their arguments last week. The Delhi Police will respond today.Follow this page for live updates....

Kerala Moves Supreme Court Seeking Deferment Of Electoral Rolls' SIR Till Local Body Elections

The Kerala Government has approached the Supreme Court seeking the deferment of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls being carried out by the Election Commission of India in the State, until the ongoing process for elections to the Local Self-government Institutions (LSGIs) is completed.In its writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, Kerala argues...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : November 17, 2025

Links to today's reports : Income Tax Act | Rejection Of Settlement Application Does Not Affect Assessee's Right To Contest Assessment Order On Merits : Supreme CourtAccessibility Facilities For Visually Impaired Candidates In AIBE, CLAT Expected Soon, Supreme Court ToldSupreme Court Adjourns Sahara's Plea To Sell Assets To Adani Properties Ltd As Union Seeks Time To RespondIUML Moves...

Plea In Supreme Court Against Algorithm-Based Dynamic Pricing Of Airfares, Seeks Free Baggage Allowance Upto 25 Kg

The Supreme Court today issued notice in a plea seeking regulatory control over airfare practices and ancillary charges in India's civil aviation sector. The petition challenges algorithm-driven dynamic pricing, day-of-travel surcharges, and the reduction of complimentary check-in baggage allowance from 25 kg to 15 kg.A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta made the...