'State Govts Failed' : Supreme Court Slams Rajasthan, MP Over Sand Mafia Rampage In Chambal Sanctuary

The Supreme Court came down heavily upon the state of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh over the illegal digging near a bridge by the 'sand mining mafia' in the Chambal Sanctuary. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was dealing with the suo motu case taken up over illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary and the threat to endangered aquatic wildlife,...

West Bengal SIR | Can't Allow Deleted Persons To Vote In 2026 Elections When Their Appeals Are Pending : Supreme Court

The Court noted that about 34.35 lakh appeals have been filed before Appellate Tribunals.

Gherao Of Judges During West Bengal SIR | Supreme Court Asks If Instigators Had Political Background

'Will take the matter to the logical conclusion,' CJI Surya Kant said.

Advocate Moves Supreme Court Challenging P&H High Court's Refusal Of Senior Designation

The Supreme Court is set to hear a writ petition filed by Advocate Satish Chaudhary, challenging the non-inclusion of his name in the list of advocates designated as 'Senior Advocates' by the Punjab and Haryana High Court recently. The petitioner had raised issues of transparency, objectivity and fairness in the process of senior designation of advocates by the Punjab and Haryana High Court....

Supreme Court Earmarks 4 Posts For Women AoRs In SCAORA Elections

With regard to the ensuing elections of the Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record Association, the Supreme Court today recorded in its order that the posts of Secretary and Joint Treasurer, as well as two Executive Members posts, may be earmarked for women AoRs.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi passed the order, while invoking its power under Article 142, in a plea...

West Bengal SIR |'If Winning Margin Is 2 % & 15% Couldn't Vote?' : Justice Bagchi Raises Concerns, Says ECI Deviated From Bihar Stance

"Right to vote in a country you were born is not only constitutional but sentimental," Justice Bagchi said.

Kejriwal Argues His Plea For Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma's Recusal : Live Updates From Delhi High Court | Liquor Policy Case

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma of the Delhi High Court to hear today AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal's plea seeking recusal of Justice Sharma from liquor policy case.Kejriwal to appear and argue the matter himself.Follow this page for live updates from...

Assam Police Move Supreme Court Against Telangana HC Order Granting Anticipatory Bail To Congress Leader Pawan Khera

The Assam Police have moved the Supreme Court over the grant of transit anticipatory bail to the official spokesperson of Congress leader Pawan Khera in connection with an FIR filed by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sharma over Khera's allegations that she held multiple passports of different countries.On April 10, Justice K Sujana of the Telangana High Court...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Biometric Identification At Polling Booths To Prevent Electoral Malpractices

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a public interest litigation seeking implementation of fingerprint and iris-based biometric identification at polling stations to prevent electoral malpractices such as proxy voting, duplicate voting and bribery.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing the petition filed by advocate Ashwini...

Bar Council Elections : Supreme Court Requests Justice Dhulia Committee To Decide Manner Of Co-opting Women Members

In the matter relating to 30% women's reservation in the State Bar Council elections, the Supreme Court today requested the High-Powered Supervisory Committee headed by Justice (retired) Sudhanshu Dhulia to decide the manner in which 10% co-option of women candidates is to be carried out.In December last year, the Court had directed that the Bar Councils must ensure 30% women's reservation....

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Farmers' Plea Seeking MSP Fixation Based On Actual Cost Of Cultivation

The petitioners contended that the present MSP methodology is largely based on A2+FL (paid-out costs plus family labour), ignoring land costs and interest on working capital.

Supreme Court 3-Judge Bench To Hear Teesta Setalvad's Plea To Release Passport Surrendered As Bail Condition

The Supreme Court today (April 13) directed that the Miscellaneous Application filed by human rights activist Teesta Setalvad for the release of her passport be listed before a three-judge bench.It may be recalled that Setalvad was granted regular bail in 2023 in the Gujarat police case over the alleged fabrication of evidence in the 2002 riots cases. A bench comprising Justices BR...