Challenge To Election Commissioners' Law: Live Updates From Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is hearing the petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.Bench : Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma. Yesterday, the Court rejected Centre's plea to adjourn the matter and began hearing arguments, orally observing that this case is more...

Sabarimala Reference : Live Updates From Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench Hearing [Day 13]

Today is the 13th 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 hearing reports :Not...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : May 6, 2026

Links to today's reports :Companies Act 1956 | Entry In Register Of 'Members' Not Necessary To Maintain Plea Against Oppression/Mismanagement: Supreme CourtNDPS Act | Supreme Court Grants Bail To Man Accused Of Possessing 22 KG Ganja On Sole Ground Of Trial Delay'This Matter More Important' : Supreme Court Refuses Union's Adjournment Request In Plea Challenging Election Commissioners'...

NHRC Closes Case Against Journalist Omar Rashid As Delhi Police Concludes No Action Needed On Anonymous Rape Allegations

Following an inquiry lasting over 300 days, the National Human Rights Commission closed its case against journalist Omar Rashid after the Delhi police found no grounds to proceed with the investigation into the anonymous social media allegations levelled against him last year.The case, initiated in May 2025 by an NHRC bench led by Priyank Kanoongo, centered on anonymous social media...

'Both Sides Moved On' : AP HC Advocates Association Says Issue Of Judge Threatening Young Lawyer Amicably Settled

“Social media rarely captures the complete truth," the Association said, cautioning against drawing conclusions solely based on the video clip.

Present Law Ensures 'Prime Minister's Man' Is Appointed As Chief Election Commissioner : Petitioners Challenging CEC Act Tell Supreme Court

The petitioners argued before the Supreme Court today that the Election Commissioners Act, 2023 ensures that the persons suggested by the Prime Minister will be appointed as Election Commissioners, making it impossible for any alternative candidate to be selected and undermining the independence of the Election Commission.A bench of Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma...

MP Bar Council Election : Supreme Court Gives Time To Advocates Excluded From Voters' List To Rectify Defects

The Election Committee should publish a revised list to include the advocates who cured the defects within the extended time.

Ensure Persons With Disabilities Scoring Above General Cut-Off Are Considered In Unreserved Vacancies : Supreme Court To Centre, States

The Court also directed NLU-Delhi to oversee the extent of compliance with the Rights of Persons With Disabilities Act, 2016.

Constitution Didn't Intend To Give Religious Denomination Higher Rights Than Believer : Darius Khambata In Sabarimala Reference

Article 26(b) is meant to protect the denomination from the State's interference, and can't be used by the group to violate an individual believer's rights, he argued.

Challenge To Election Commissioners' Law : Live Updates From Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is hearing the petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023.Bench : Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma.Follow the page for live...

SCBA Expresses Shock Over AP HC Judge Ordering Police Custody Of Young Advocate, Seeks CJI's Intervention

Humiliating and intimdating young advocates will adversely affect the independence of the bar, the SCBA cautioned.

Supreme Court Cancels Default Bail Of 2 Accused In Haldwani Riots UAPA Case, Disapproves HC's Adverse Comments On Probe

The High Court was unreasonable in saying that the investigation was lethargic, the Supreme Court observed.