Supreme Court Dismisses Man's Challenge To Hindu Marriage Act Provision Which Only Wives Can Invoke For Divorce

The Court told the petitioner, who is fighting a matrimonial case, that the Constitution allowed the enactment of special provisions for women.

Supreme Court Gives Suggestions To High Courts For Faster Disposal Of Bail Pleas

The High Courts were urged to evolve an automatic system to ensure the lisitng og bail applications on a weekly or fortnightly basis.

CJI Surya Kant Announces 'One Case, One Data' System For Case Data Integration

The Supreme Court on Monday launched the “One Case, One Data” system, a new initiative aimed at strengthening the Court's case management framework through integrated judicial data access across courts in the country.Announcing the initiative, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the system would, for the first time, enable seamless integration of case data from the Supreme Court,...

Rajasthan Admits Prima Facie Inaction On Illegal Mining Complaints In Dausa, Forms High-Level Committee After Supreme Court Warning

The Rajasthan government has told the Supreme Court that it has constituted a high-level committee to identify officials responsible for alleged inaction over illegal mining and stone crushing activities in Dausa district, after the Court warned that the Chief Secretary would have to personally appear if substantive action was not shown.The State has further admitted that, prima facie,...

National Lok Adalat Restores Family Harmony Between Senior Citizens and Sons

On 9th May, 2026, National Lok Adalat was organized under the dynamic leadership and guidance of Justice Deepak Sibal, Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court and Executive Chairman, HALSA. The Lok Adalat was successfully conducted across all 22 Districts and 38 Sub-Divisions of Haryana as a significant step towards strengthening access to affordable and speedy justice. A heartening...

RTE Act Mandate On Reservation Of Private School Seats For Poor Students Enforced? Supreme Court Asks States, UTs

The Supreme Court recently asked ten States and three Union Territories to show whether they have implemented Section 12(1)(c) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education(RTE) Act, 2009. On the failure to show the faithful implementation of Section 12(1)(c), the Court will be compelled to summon the Principal Secretaries of the Education Department of the said States/UTs.The...

2.07 Crore Cases Settled In 2nd National Lok Adalat 2026; ₹3,440 Crore Settlement Recorded

The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has announced that the 2nd National Lok Adalat of 2026, conducted across the country on May 9, facilitated the amicable settlement of 2,07,66,548 cases, including 1,87,63,883 pre-litigation matters and 20,02,665 pending cases, with an overall settlement amount of ₹3,440.81 crores.The National Lok Adalat was organised under the aegis of NALSA...

'Custom Inconsistent With Constitution Must Be Quashed' : Brahmin Scholar Seeks Intervention In Supreme Court Sabarimala Reference

There is no logic in considering women impure on the ground of menstruation, the applicant argued.

'Malicious' : CJI Surya Kant Denies False Casteist Remark Attributed To Him, Warns Strict Action

The CJI said that the social media post attributing a vile comment to him was totally dishonest and baseless.

Supreme Court Expresses Surprise At Delhi Heritage Sites Being Leased To Private Parties; Directs Police To Ensure Monuments' Protection

The Court directed the NDMC Chairperson to be personally present to explain why the upkeep of the heritage sites was not monitored.

Supreme Court Directs Centre To Form 1 Exclusive NIA Court For Every 10-15 Cases, Urges To Complete At Least 1 Trial Per Month

The Court directed that no other cases must be entrusted to the exclusive NIA Courts, which are to conduct trials on a day-to-day basis.

Patna High Court Bar Associations Calls For Abstention From Work, Alleges “Abusive” Conduct By Certain Judges

The Co-ordination Committee of the three Bar associations of the Patna High Court has called upon advocates to abstain from judicial work on 15.05.2026 from 10:30 AM onwards, alleging growing friction between the Bar and the Bench and objecting to a notice dated 07.05.2026 issued under the signature of the Registrar General (in-charge).In a resolution issued after an “extra...