Avoid Interpretation Silencing Reformist Voices Within Religion : Mohan Gopal In Sabarimala Reference

He argued that an interpretation allowing the clergy to overpower individual conscience must be shunned.

Allahabad High Court Bar Association Objects To Appointment Of Delhi-Based Lawyers As Judges Of Allahabad HC

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has written to the President of India raising objections on appointment of lawyers practicing in Delhi as judges of the Allahabad High Court.In the letter written and signed by the Office Bearers of the High Court Bar Association, it has been stated that in the last few years a lot of advocates practising at Delhi have been appointed as judges of...

Child Has Fundamental Right Under Art 19(1)(a) To Receive Education In Mother Tongue : Supreme Court

In a recent judgment directing the State of Rajasthan to provide Rajasthani as a subject in schools, and also to facilitate its use as a medium of instruction in schools, the Supreme Court observed that Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution encompasses the freedom of a child to receive primary education in a language of their choice.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta held that...

'Atrocious' : Supreme Court Stays Madras HC Order Restraining TVK MLA Sethupathi From Voting In TN Floor Test

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Madras High Court's order, which stopped TVK MLA Sreenivasa Sethupathi from voting in the Tamil Nadu Assembly floor test.The Court also stayed the proceedings in the Madras High Court in the writ petition filed by DMK candidate KR Periakaruppan challenging Sethupathi's win.A bench of Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Vijay...

Sabarimala Reference | Social Reform May Necessitate Scrutiny Of Religious Practices; Proportionality Test Can Be Used : Lawyers To Supreme Court

On the 14th day of hearings in the Sabarimala reference, Senior Advocate Jaideep Gupta, appearing for the State of Kerala, submitted before the Supreme Court that social reform finds a place within the chapter on religious freedoms because exclusionary social practices are often given a religious character to shield them from scrutiny.He argued that courts may necessarily have to...

Sabarimala Reference : Live Updates From Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench [Day 15]

Today is the 15th day of arguments before the 9-judge bench of the Supreme Court in the Sabarimala reference.Apart from CJI Surya Kant, the Bench comprises Justice BV Nagarathna, Justice MM Sundresh, Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Justice Aravind Kumar, Justice Augustine George Masih, Justice Prasanna B Varale, Justice R Mahadevan and Justice Joymalya Bagchi.Day 1 Report :Not Reviewing...

After NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation, Plea In Supreme Court To Replace NTA & Conduct Fresh Exam Under Judicial Supervision

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has moved the Supreme Court challenging “systemic failure” of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in conducting NEET-UG 2026. The petition, filed through advocate Tanvi Dubey, seeks directions to replace or fundamentally restructure the NTA and to conduct a fresh NEET-UG 2026 examination under judicial supervision. The plea...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : May 12, 2026

Links to reports of May 12 :Frictionless Relationship Between Bar & Bench Furthers Purpose Of Justice : Supreme CourtAbsence of Eyewitness Not Fatal If Surrounding Circumstances Establish Guilt: Supreme Court Upholds Murder ConvictionCJI Forms 'Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee' To Submit Roadmap For Court ModernisationSupreme Court Summons Ernakulam Asst Police Commissioner...

Wife's Pursuit Of Career Can't Be Branded Cruelty Just Because It Hurt Husband's Sentiments : Supreme Court

"A woman can no longer be treated as a mere appendage to the household of the husband," the Court said.

Supreme Court Seeks Data From Allahabad High Court On Pending Criminal Cases, Undertrial Custody In UP

"The right to speedy trial should not remain as an abstract or illusory safeguard”, the Court emphasised.

'Quick Justice Sine Qua Non Of Art 21' : Supreme Court Quashes 35-Year-Old Simple Hurt Case For Violation Of Speedy Trial Right

The Court noted that it was unfair and unjust to allow the trial to continue despite the enormous delay.

Kolkata Court Orders 10-Day ED Custody For Former Bengal Minister, TMC Leader Sujit Bose

A special sessions court in Kolkata has granted 10-day custody of former Minister and Biddhannagar MLA Sujit Bose to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the irregular municipal recruitments.Bose was arrested late Monday night after prolonged questioning at the ED office in Kolkata. ED alleged Bose's connection with proceeds generated through illegal appointments in...