'If Both Parents Are IAS Officers, Why Should Children Have Reservation?' : Supreme Court

The Court orally commented that economic empowerment will provide social mobility.

70 Judicial Officers In Lucknow Cycle To Court Following PM Modi's Call For Fuel Conservation

70 Judicial Officers in Lucknow today cycled to Court 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. This unique campaign, started under the leadership of District Judge Malkhan Singh, was flagged off by Justice Rajesh Chauhan of the Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench)....

Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench 'Perceived Conflict' In Judgments On UAPA Bail When Trial Is Delayed

The reference has arisen after a 2-judge bench expressed disapproval of the judgment denying bail to Umar Khalid.

After 4.5 Yrs In Custody, Supreme Court Grants Bail To UAPA Accused In Jammu & Kashmir Larger Conspiracy Case

Taking note, inter alia, of his incarceration for over four and a half years, the Supreme Court today granted bail to UAPA accused Suhail Ahmad Thokar in the Jammu and Kashmir “larger conspiracy” case arising after the revocation of Article 370 of the Constitution.A bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul M Pancholi passed the order, adding that any failure on...

Centre Agrees In Supreme Court To Bring Back Some Persons Deported To Bangladesh & To Verify Citizenship Claim

The Union Government on Friday undertook before the Supreme Court to bring back certain persons who were deported to Bangladesh, and to determine their citizenship status before taking further steps.Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta made this submission before a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi. The bench was hearing...

Supreme Court Lifts Ban On 3 Academics Who Wrote NCERT Chapter On Judiciary, Removes Adverse Comments

The Court clarified that the Centre and the States can take independent decision on associating these experts for academic works.

Fire Breaks Out In Allahabad HC Courtroom; No One Injured

A fire broke out in the early hours of Friday morning inside courtroom no 3 of the Allahabad High Court. As the incident occurred in the early morning, when the courtroom was vacant, authorities confirmed that no individuals were injured.The fire was successfully brought under control by 9:00 AM. Initial reports suggest that a malfunction or short-circuit in the courtroom's air conditioner...

Supreme Court Recalls Order Sending Petitions Challenging Hindu Religious Endowments Acts Of TN, AP & Telangana To High Courts

The Supreme Court recently recalled its April 2025 order which had directed petitioners challenging various Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments laws in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Puducherry to approach the respective High Courts.A bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma allowed a review petition filed against the April 2025 order and restored the...

Chandigarh Admin Moves Supreme Court Against HC Judgment Quashing Rioting Case Against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

The Union Territory of Chandigarh administration has approached the Supreme Court challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order, which quashed a rioting case against several Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, including Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, arising from a 2020 protest in Chandigarh.Though the matter was listed on Friday before a bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and...

Can Ajmal Kasab Or Hafiz Sayeed Be Given Bail On Ground Of Trial Delay? Delhi Police Questions Supreme Court Judgment In 'Andrabi'

The Delhi Police argued that Andrabi judgemnt mechanically granted bail on sole ground of delay without considering the role of the accused.

PIL In Supreme Court Challenges CBSE's 3-Language Mandate For Class 9

A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the decision of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to make a third language compulsory for Class 9 and 10 students from 2026-27 academic year.Chief Justice of India Surya Kant agreed to list the petition next week after Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi made an oral request for urgent listing."This is a...

Sisterhood In Legal Profession Important For Women Lawyers : Justice BV Nagarathna

Justice Nagarathna commented that men in the legal profession have benefited from long-standing social networks.