Delhi Court Directs OpIndia To Remove Two Articles Against Journalist Swati Chaturvedi

A Delhi Court has directed Aadhyaasi Media and Content Services Private Limited, which runs the news portal OpIndia, to remove two allegedly defamatory articles published against journalist Swati Chaturvedi.District Judge Meenu Kaushik of Patiala House Courts passed the order while allowing interim injunction plea filed by the journalist. Chaturvedi alleged that OpIndia had circulated...

Why Should Selection Panel For Election Commissioners Include Cabinet Minister? Third Person Must Be Neutral : Supreme Court

The Court observed during the hearing that the selection must also appear to be independent.

No Slaughter Of Cows, Buffaloes Without Certification; Only Elderly Or Permanently Incapacitated Animals Eligible: WB Govt

The West Bengal Government has issued a fresh public notice reiterating the guidelines governing animal slaughter under the West Bengal Animal Slaughter Control Act, 1950, pursuant to directions passed by the Calcutta High Court in pending proceedings concerning illegal slaughter practices in the State.The notice, issued on May 13 by the Home & Hill Affairs Department, refers to orders...

'Essential Religious Practice' Doctrine Is Elitist: Supreme Court In Sabarimala Reference

During the Sabarimala reference today, the Supreme Court orally remarked that the doctrine of Essential Religious Practice (ERP) is elitist in the sense that it tends to exclude denominations which don't follow religious practices in an organised, definitional manner. This was said by Justice MM Sundresh during submissions made by Senior Advocate and amicus K Parmeshwar that the ERP...

Sabarimala Reference: Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench Reserves Verdict After 16 Days Hearing

After 16 days hearings, the Supreme Court today reserved its verdict in the Sabarimala reference.The 9-judge bench today heard arguments on the interplay between Articles 25 and 26 of the Constitution and whether Article 26 is a standalone provision considering the absence of the words 'subject to other provisions of this part' which are present in Article 25. Yesterday, during an argument...

Bar Council Of India Seeks Details On Mamata Banerjee's Enrollment Status After Her Appearance Before Calcutta HC In Lawyer's Robes

The Bar Council of India (BCI) has sought detailed information from the Bar Council of West Bengal regarding the enrollment and practice status of former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee after she appeared before the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday wearing advocate's robes and white bands.In a letter dated May 14, 2026 addressed to the Secretary of the State Bar Council of West...

Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority Organises Free Women's Health Check-up Camp On Mother's Day

The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA), under the supervision of Hari Om Attri, Member Secretary, RSLSA, organised a “Free Health Check-up Camp for Women” on the occasion of Mother's Day at Central Park, C-Scheme, Jaipur, in an initiative dedicated to women's health, wellbeing and awareness.The programme was inaugurated by Mrs. Prerna Sharma as the Chief Guest along with...

Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority Inaugurates 'Jaipur Arbitration & Mediation Centre' To Strengthen ADR & Hybrid Dispute Resolution Framework

The Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RSLSA) inaugurated the “Jaipur Arbitration & Mediation Centre” at Vidhik Seva Sadan, Jaipur, on May 10, 2026, marking a major step towards strengthening arbitration, mediation and hybrid dispute resolution mechanisms in Rajasthan. The Centre was inaugurated by Justice Sandeep Mehta, Judge, Supreme Court of India, who attended the event as...

Bhiwandi Legal Fraternity Discusses Land, Compensation And RoW In Power Transmission Projects

A legal awareness programme was conducted at the Bhiwandi Court under the aegis of the Bhiwandi Taluka Bar Association, where more than 75 legal professionals and experts deliberated on legal and practical issues concerning power transmission projects.The session was led by Adv. Ravi Bhoir, President of the Association, along with Adv. Pramod Hajare. Discussions focused on the legal...

Sabarimala Reference : Live Updates From Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench [Day 16]

Today is the 16th 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...

Karnataka Govt Withdraws 2022 Hijab Ban Order; Permits Religious Symbols Including Hijab, Turban, Rudraksha With Prescribed Uniform

Karnataka Government on Wednesday [13 May] issued a significant government order nullifying with immediate effect its contentious February 2022 order that banned the wearing of hijab and other religious symbols in aided and private schools and pre university colleges.The new circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy has effectively withdrawn the earlier order,...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : May 13, 2026

Links to today's reports :'Oral Dictation Not Final' : Supreme Court Slams Party Who Alleged Signed Order Favouring Adani Ports Was Not Same As Oral OrderAfter NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation, Plea In Supreme Court To Replace NTA & Conduct Fresh Exam Under Judicial SupervisionIBC | Appeals Must Be Filed With Certified Copy Of Impugned Order, Mere E-Filing Not Enough: Supreme...