'Atrocious' : Supreme Court Stays Madras HC Order Restraining TVK MLA Sethupathi From Voting In TN Floor Test

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed the Madras High Court's order, which stopped TVK MLA Sreenivasa Sethupathi from voting in the Tamil Nadu Assembly floor test.The Court also stayed the proceedings in the Madras High Court in the writ petition filed by DMK candidate KR Periakaruppan challenging Sethupathi's win.A bench of Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice Vijay...

Sabarimala Reference | Social Reform May Necessitate Scrutiny Of Religious Practices; Proportionality Test Can Be Used : Lawyers To Supreme Court

On the 14th day of hearings in the Sabarimala reference, Senior Advocate Jaideep Gupta, appearing for the State of Kerala, submitted before the Supreme Court that social reform finds a place within the chapter on religious freedoms because exclusionary social practices are often given a religious character to shield them from scrutiny.He argued that courts may necessarily have to...

Sabarimala Reference : Live Updates From Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench [Day 15]

Today is the 15th 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 Report :Not Reviewing...

After NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation, Plea In Supreme Court To Replace NTA & Conduct Fresh Exam Under Judicial Supervision

The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has moved the Supreme Court challenging “systemic failure” of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in conducting NEET-UG 2026. The petition, filed through advocate Tanvi Dubey, seeks directions to replace or fundamentally restructure the NTA and to conduct a fresh NEET-UG 2026 examination under judicial supervision. The plea...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : May 12, 2026

Links to reports of May 12 :Frictionless Relationship Between Bar & Bench Furthers Purpose Of Justice : Supreme CourtAbsence of Eyewitness Not Fatal If Surrounding Circumstances Establish Guilt: Supreme Court Upholds Murder ConvictionCJI Forms 'Judicial Infrastructure Advisory Committee' To Submit Roadmap For Court ModernisationSupreme Court Summons Ernakulam Asst Police Commissioner...

Wife's Pursuit Of Career Can't Be Branded Cruelty Just Because It Hurt Husband's Sentiments : Supreme Court

"A woman can no longer be treated as a mere appendage to the household of the husband," the Court said.

Supreme Court Seeks Data From Allahabad High Court On Pending Criminal Cases, Undertrial Custody In UP

"The right to speedy trial should not remain as an abstract or illusory safeguard”, the Court emphasised.

'Quick Justice Sine Qua Non Of Art 21' : Supreme Court Quashes 35-Year-Old Simple Hurt Case For Violation Of Speedy Trial Right

The Court noted that it was unfair and unjust to allow the trial to continue despite the enormous delay.

Kolkata Court Orders 10-Day ED Custody For Former Bengal Minister, TMC Leader Sujit Bose

A special sessions court in Kolkata has granted 10-day custody of former Minister and Biddhannagar MLA Sujit Bose to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the irregular municipal recruitments.Bose was arrested late Monday night after prolonged questioning at the ED office in Kolkata. ED alleged Bose's connection with proceeds generated through illegal appointments in...

MP High Court Judge Cycles To Court Following PM Modi's Appeal To Cut Down Fuel Consumption

Justice Dwarka Dhish Bansal of the Madhya Pradesh High Court was recently seen cycling, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for fuel conservation amid the rising global energy crisis linked to ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.An Instagram reel posted by Free Press Journal captured the judge riding a bicycle and sharing his thoughts on the initiative. Justice Bansal said that...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment Of 9 Advocates As Calcutta High Court Judges

The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for appointment of nine advocates as judges of the Calcutta High Court.In resolutions passed during its meetings held on May 11 and 12, 2026, the Collegium cleared the elevation of the following advocates:Indranil RoyAryak DuttAtarup BanerjeeSandip Kumar DePartha Pratim RoySudip DebAnuj SinghArjun Ray MukherjeeRishad...

TVK MLA Moves Supreme Court Against Madras High Court Order Barring Him From Voting In Tamil Nadu Floor Test

The Chief Justice of India agreed to list the matter tomorrow.