Central Armed Police Force (General Administration) Act To Take Effect From October 8, 2026

The Ministry of Home Affairs has notified that the Central Armed Police Force (General Administration) Act 2026, has come into effect from October 8, amid the hearing of petitions challenging the legislation's constitutionality before the Supreme Court.The notification issued by the MHA stated :"In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of section 1 of the Central Armed Police...

When Can ECI Choose Not To Hold Bye-Election? Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Interpretation Of S.151A RP Act

The Supreme Court recently reserved judgment on the interpretation of Section 151A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, which prescribes a six-month period for holding bye-elections to fill casual vacancies in Parliament and State Legislatures, subject to certain exceptions.A bench of Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Augustine George Masih and Justice Sandeep Mehta reserved the judgment...

Contempt Notice: Kerala MLA Najeeb Kanthapuram Tenders Unconditional Apology Before Court

Perinthalmanna MLA Najeeb Kanthapuram on Friday (October 9) appeared through counsel before a Kerala Court and tendered his unconditional apology in a case in which he was issued contempt notice.The court had issued the notice under Section 2(c)(iii) read with Section 15 of the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 for obstructing an advocate commissioner from taking possession of a house.Smt....

Contempt Plea Filed In Supreme Court Alleging Arbitrary Metro Station Closures & Train Cancellations Violating Court Order

A contempt petition has been filed in the Supreme Court alleging that authorities continued to shut down Delhi metro stations and restrict public transport services in violation of the Court's October 9 order, which directed that there should be no complete prohibition on transport services to handle the October 10 protests announced by CJP and opposition parties against the Chief...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : October 9, 2026

Links to the reports of October 9 :'Shocking' : Supreme Court Questions MP High Court For Reducing Murder Conviction In Cryptic & Casual MannerSupreme Court Orders Integration Of Digital Portals On Road Accidents To Curb Fake ClaimsVictim Also Has Right To Seek Speedy Trial Like Accused : Supreme Court'We Are Conscious' : Supreme Court To Consider Plea To Prioritise SIR-Deleted Voters'...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Karnataka Govt Plea Against Suspension Of Ex-Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni's Murder Conviction

The Supreme Court today(October 9) issued notice to the State of Karnataka's plea challenging the Karnataka High Court's order staying the conviction of former Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni for the murder of BJP Zilla Panchayat member Yogesh Goudar in 2016.Recently, the High Court stayed the former MLA's conviction until his appeal challenging the conviction is disposed of. Additionally, the...

Supreme Court Restrains Delhi Private Hospital From Discharging Acid Attack Survivor, Directs Treatment Regardless Of Cost

The Court allowed the hospital to forward the bills to the Supreme Court for reimbursement directions.

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Plea To Fill Vacancies In Electricity Regulatory Commissions In 15 States, J&K

The Supreme Court on Friday (October 9) issued notice on a PIL filed by NGO Energy Watchdog over prolonged vacancies and absence of legally qualified members in State Electricity Regulatory Commissions of 15 States and Jammu and Kashmir.A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V. Mohana issued notice. The plea contends that the prolonged vacancies...

Supreme Court Seeks Response On Plea To Declare Parts Of MP District Epidemic Prone After Deaths Of 35 Tribal Children

The PIL also seeks provision of drinkable water and the nutritious food for the affected region as well as compensation for the families of deceased children.

Supreme Court Pulls Up Kerala Govt Over Compliance With Direction On Elephant's Upkeep

The Supreme Court today(October 9) pulled up the Kerala government for not showing compliance with its June order to take over the custody of Raman, a captive elephant known to be the tallest in Kerala.It may be recalled that in June, the Court held a Kerala resident, Krishnankutty, guilty of contempt for violating an undertaking that the elephant would not be subjected to commercial...

Supreme Court Asks Centre To Decide On Reconsidering Jantar Mantar As Designated Protest Venue

The Court said that a decision be taken on whether an alternate place with better amenities for the protesters needs to be designated.

Indian-Origin South African Jurist Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Indian origin human rights lawyer from South Africa Navanethem “Navi” Pillay was declared the winner of Nobel Peace Prize 2026 on Friday (October 9) for her efforts to promote peace and international law.Pillay served as United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights from 2008 to 2014 and served as a judge of the High Court of South Africa. She also served as a judge of the...