NEET UG 2026 Cancellation : United Doctors Front Moves Supreme Court Seeking NTA Dissolution

A writ petition has been filed by the United Doctors Front (UDF) before the Supreme Court seeking dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in light of its “systemic failure” in conducting NEET-UG 2026.The petition, filed through Advocate Ritu Reniwal, seeks the creation of a statutory national testing body through legislation enacted by Parliament with defined legal...

Section Of Media Misquoted Me, Criticised Only Those Who Join Professions With Fake Degrees: CJI Surya Kant Clarifies Remarks On Youth

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday issued a clarification over his oral remarks made during a court hearing yesterday, saying that a section of the media had misquoted him and wrongly portrayed his comments as a criticism of the youth of the country.In a statement issued after the remarks triggered controversy online, the CJI said his observations were directed only against persons...

When Can Re-Assessment Be Opened U/s 147, 148 of Income Tax Act? Supreme Court Explains

While dealing with a tax case related to development of a housing project, the Supreme Court recently elucidated the position of law pertaining to reopening of assessments under Section 147 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan referred to Section 147 (pre-2012) and Section 148 (pre-2006) of the IT Act and observed that power to reopen assessment is...

Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Plea Challenging UGC Students' Grievances Redressal Regulations 2023

The Supreme Court recently refused to issue notice on a petition to the extent it challenged the 2012 University Grants Commission Regulations. The Court restricted notice on the plea insofar as it challenged provisions of UGC's 2023 Regulations.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi passed the order, after hearing Senior Advocate J Sai Deepak (for petitioners). The matter...

'His Life Continues In Others' : Supreme Court Appreciates Harish Rana's Family For Donating His Organs After Life Support Withdrawal

"Harish left this mortal world on his own terms, surrounded by love and compassion," the Court noted.

'They're Not Terrorists, Only Demanding Basic Wages' : Supreme Court Orders Production Of Two Arrested Over Noida Workers' Protest

The Supreme Court today (May 15) directed the State of Uttar Pradesh to produce Aditya Anand, and Rupesh Roy, who were arrested during the recent Noida workers' protest, before the Court on May 18 at 2 pm. The Court was hearing a writ petition filed by Keshaw Anand, brother of Aditya Anand, alleging that the UP Police was subjected the arrested persons to custodial torture.A bench...

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Moves Civil Court Seeking Takedown Of 'Defamatory' Content Linking Him With Son's POCSO Case

Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar has moved the Hyderabad city civil court seeking take down of allegedly defamatory content about him posted by various media platforms as well as unknown entities (John Doe) linking him with a POCSO case lodged against his son. The minister's son Bandi Sai Bageerath has been booked in a POCSO FIR. Bageerath has moved the high...

Supreme Court Introduces Fuel-Saving Measures : Only VC Hearing On Misc Days; Judges To Carpool; WFH For Staff

The Supreme Court has introduced a series of immediate administrative measures, including mandatory virtual hearings for certain categories of cases, car-pooling by judges, and partial work-from-home arrangements for Registry staff, in line with the Union government's fuel conservation measures.In a circular issued on May 15, 2026, Supreme Court Secretary General Bharat Parashar said the...

Shiv Sena Dispute : Supreme Court Cautions UBT Side Over Comments Blaming Court For Delay In Decision

The Supreme Court on Friday cautioned the Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) side against making public comments suggesting that the Court was not deciding the long-pending Shiv Sena split dispute, with Chief Justice of India warning against “irresponsible statements” targeting the Court.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing the...

Thousands Of Fraudulent Lawyers, BCI Won't Do Anything; Need CBI To Verify Law Degrees : CJI Surya Kant

Observing that there appeared to be several bogus advocates in Delhi, the Chief Justice of India on Friday observed that he was thinking of ordering a CBI investigation into the genuineness of their law degrees.CJI Surya Kant observed that he had noticed the comments being made on social media by these lawyers, and questioned the genuineness of their law degrees. The Chief Justice also...

Kannada Actor Darshan Can Seek Bail If No Substantial Progress In Trial In 1 Year : Supreme Court In Renukaswamy Murder Case

The Court also ordered that Darshan should be given all prison amenities to which an undertrial prisoner is entitled to.

'If HC Makes You Senior, We Will Set It Aside' : Supreme Court Pulls Up Lawyer For Repeated Pleas Over Delhi HC Senior Designations

The Supreme Court on Friday pulled up a lawyer who has been filing repeated applications against the Delhi High Court in relation to senior designations.The lawyer, appearing in person, submitted that it was the third time he was approaching the Court. He submitted that the High Court has failed to comply with the Supreme Court's earlier direction to reconsider the deferred or...