Supreme Court Directs NLU Delhi To Assess Union's Compliance With Rights Of Persons With Disabilities Act

The Supreme Court recently tasked the National Law University, Delhi with the assessment of Union of India's compliance with the provisions of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.Notably, the Court had earlier directed 8 NLUs to undertake nationwide assessment of care institutions housing persons with cognitive disabilities as well as compliance with the Act. This project was...

Supreme Court Questions Delhi HC Ruling Against Debarring Law Students Over Low Attendance, Asks BCI Why It's Not Challenged

"If the students do not attend, what's the point?" the Court asked.

Wish Judges Were Appointed As Speedily As Election Commissioners : Supreme Court

While hearing petitions challenging the law governing the appointment of Election Commissioners, the Supreme Court on Wednesday remarked that it wished judges too were appointed with the same speed as Election Commissioners.A bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma is hearing the petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other...

Supreme Court Appoints Ex-CJI DY Chandrachud As Mediator In Rani Kapur-Priya Kapur Dispute Over Sunjay Kapur's Estate

The Court asked the parties to approach mediation with an open mind and not make comments in public and/or social media.

What Happens To Indian Civilisation If Every Religious Practice Is Questioned In Courts? Supreme Court In Sabarimala Reference

The Court observed that the intimate connection between the Indian civilisation & religion cannot be broken.

Supreme Court Grants Rs 56 Lakh Compensation For Motor Accident Leaving 14 Year Old 100% Disabled

The Supreme Court has enhanced compensation to ₹56.83 lakh for a 14-year-old boy who suffered 100% permanent disability in a road accident, holding that the amounts awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal and the Rajasthan High Court were grossly inadequate considering the lifelong impact of the injuries.A Bench of Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Atul S. Chandurkar allowed the...

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...