Will Formulate Guiding Principles For Compulsory Rural Service By Medical Students: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today(October 27) expressed its inclination to lay down some guidelines based on constitutional principles for mandatory compulsory rural service by medical students across the country. A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe orally expressed this in view of the lack of clarity on the Union's stand on the same. It may be recalled that the bench is...

'We Will Examine': Supreme Court Adjourns Pleas Alleging Unilateral ECI Decisions

The Supreme Court today adjourned the hearing of a batch of petitions challenging the functioning of the Election Commission of India, granting petitioners 10 days' time to file a rejoinder to the counter-affidavit filed by the ECI yesterday.A bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana was dealing with a batch of petitions challenging the functioning of Chief...

LS Speaker Doesn't Appear In UBT Plea Against ShivSena MPs' Merger; Supreme Court Lists Matter For Final Disposal

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (October 27) scheduled for final disposal in December a plea filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Ganpat Sawant challenging Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision to recognise the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, after noting that the Speaker had not entered appearance despite notice being issued in July.A bench of Justice...

'Newsrooms Will Shutdown' : Digital Wings Of Legacy Media Move Supreme Court Challenging Personal Data Protection Law

The organisation questioned the lack of exemption granted for journalistic activities.

Kochi Mercedes-Benz Crash: Police Books District Judge Who Owned Car Driven By Minor Son

The Kerala Police has registered a case against the District Judge, who is the registered owner of the Mercedes-Benz allegedly driven by his 17-year-old son that led to a fatal accident in Cheranaloor, Kochi on the early hours of Sunday (October 25).According to media reports, the judge has been booked under Section 199A of the Motor Vehicles Act [Offences by juveniles]. As per Section...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Pregnant Journalist's Plea Seeking FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Over Alleged Assault In SC March

The 3-month pregnant journalist who was allegedly pushed by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during the gathering in the Supreme Court on October 12, when Gandhi came to file the INDIA bloc's writ petition against SIR, has moved the Supreme Court seeking impleadment in a case related to political demonstrations within Court premises.The applicant, Richa Parashar, alleges that Gandhi pushed...

Journalist Siddique Kappan Moves Supreme Court Seeking Release Of Passport

The Supreme Court is set to hear on Monday(November 2) Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan's plea seeking release of his passport, which was deposited as part of bail conditions in the Hathras conspiracy case. A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe adjourned it to Monday after counsel for the State of Uttar Pradesh sought time to seek instructions. Earlier, Kappan...

Can Election Expenses Be Recovered From Candidate Who Resigns To Re-Contest For Another Party? Supreme Court To Decide

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a plea raising the issue of election expenditure recovery from a candidate who resigns after getting elected from one political party in order to recontest from another party. A bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana passed the order, calling for the response of the Union, the Election Commission of India, the Chief...

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts:27 October 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...

Plea Against ECI, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, SIR Decisions : Live Updates From Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will hear today petitions filed questioning the functioning of the Election Commission of India over the decisions allegedly taken unilaterally by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana will hear the matters.The petitions also seek a declaration that the CEC cannot take decisions...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Elevation Of 4 Judges As High Court Chief Justices

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of four High Court judges as Chief Justices of various High Courts.As per the Collegium's statement issued today, Justice P Sam Koshy, currently serving at the Telangana High Court, has been recommended for appointment as Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court.The Collegium has also recommended Justice Manash Ranjan Pathak of the...

Delhi District Court Lawyers To Abstain From Work On October 27 Over Alleged Threat By ACP

The Coordination Committee of All District Courts Bar Associations of Delhi has called upon advocates to abstain from judicial work across all district courts in the national capital on October 27. The move comes after the lawyers are protesting the alleged intimidation given to them by an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) at Shahdara Police Station.In a circular dated October 26,...