President Promulgates Ordinance To Raise Number Of Supreme Court Judges By 4

The Supreme Court now has a sanctioned strength of 38 judges, including the CJI.

From Litigants Asking 'File Kahan Hai' To 'Link Bhej Dijiye': CJI Surya Kant On Digital Transformation Of Judiciary

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant recently recalled that there was a time when a litigant entering a lawyer's chamber would ask 'File Kahan Hai?' (where is the file?), but that has changed to 'Link bhej dijiye' (send me the link).He said that behind a small shift of language lies an institutional transformation of the justice-delivery system, which was once reflected by a towering bundle of...

Lawyers Must Also Bring To Court's Notice Judgments Which Do Not Support Their Case : Supreme Court

In a significant observation on professional ethics and judicial discipline, the Supreme Court has said that lawyers have a duty to bring to the court's notice not only precedents that support their case but also those that go against them, stressing that both the Bar and the Bench share responsibility for ensuring consistency in the justice delivery system. A bench of Justice Sanjay Karol...

Lawyer Brings To Supreme Court's Notice Udhayanidhi Stalin's Remarks Against Sanatana Dharma In TN Assembly

An application has been filed bringing to the notice of the Supreme Court the recent comments made by Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin against Sanatana Dharma, calling for its abolition.It may be recalled that DMK's Udhayanidhi, son of former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu MK Stalin, came under the scanner in September 2023 for his remarks comparing 'Sanatana Dharma'...

Mediclaim Reimbursement Cannot Be Deducted From Motor Accident Compensation : Supreme Court

The Court explained that while medical insurance is a contractual benefit obtained by paying premiums, motor accident compensation is a statutory entitlement.

NEET UG 2026 Cancellation : United Doctors Front Moves Supreme Court Seeking NTA Dissolution

A writ petition has been filed by the United Doctors Front (UDF) before the Supreme Court seeking dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in light of its “systemic failure” in conducting NEET-UG 2026.The petition, filed through Advocate Ritu Reniwal, seeks the creation of a statutory national testing body through legislation enacted by Parliament with defined legal...

Section Of Media Misquoted Me, Criticised Only Those Who Join Professions With Fake Degrees: CJI Surya Kant Clarifies Remarks On Youth

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday issued a clarification over his oral remarks made during a court hearing yesterday, saying that a section of the media had misquoted him and wrongly portrayed his comments as a criticism of the youth of the country.In a statement issued after the remarks triggered controversy online, the CJI said his observations were directed only against persons...

When Can Re-Assessment Be Opened U/s 147, 148 of Income Tax Act? Supreme Court Explains

While dealing with a tax case related to development of a housing project, the Supreme Court recently elucidated the position of law pertaining to reopening of assessments under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan referred to Section 147 (pre-2012) and Section 148 (pre-2006) of the IT Act and observed that power to reopen assessment is...

Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Plea Challenging UGC Students' Grievances Redressal Regulations 2023

The Supreme Court recently refused to issue notice on a petition to the extent it challenged the 2012 University Grants Commission Regulations. The Court restricted notice on the plea insofar as it challenged provisions of UGC's 2023 Regulations.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi passed the order, after hearing Senior Advocate J Sai Deepak (for petitioners). The matter...

'His Life Continues In Others' : Supreme Court Appreciates Harish Rana's Family For Donating His Organs After Life Support Withdrawal

"Harish left this mortal world on his own terms, surrounded by love and compassion," the Court noted.

'They're Not Terrorists, Only Demanding Basic Wages' : Supreme Court Orders Production Of Two Arrested Over Noida Workers' Protest

The Supreme Court today (May 15) directed the State of Uttar Pradesh to produce Aditya Anand, and Rupesh Roy, who were arrested during the recent Noida workers' protest, before the Court on May 18 at 2 pm. The Court was hearing a writ petition filed by Keshaw Anand, brother of Aditya Anand, alleging that the UP Police was subjected the arrested persons to custodial torture.A bench...

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Moves Civil Court Seeking Takedown Of 'Defamatory' Content Linking Him With Son's POCSO Case

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has moved the Hyderabad city civil court seeking take down of allegedly defamatory content about him posted by various media platforms as well as unknown entities (John Doe) linking him with a POCSO case lodged against his son. The minister's son Bandi Sai Bageerath has been booked in a POCSO FIR. Bageerath has moved the high...