'Trial Likely To Take Time To Conclude' : Supreme Court Grants Bail To Accused In Mahant Narendra Giri Murder Case

The Supreme Court on January 12 granted bail to Aadya Prasad Tiwari, an accused in the case relating to the death of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad president Mahant Narendra Giri.A Bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma set aside the October 14, 2025 order of the Allahabad High Court which had rejected Tiwari's plea for bail.Tiwari was arrested on September...

RTE Act Envisages Children Of Judges & Street Vendors Studying Together; Advances Fraternity & Equality: Supreme Court

Common schooling breaks down barriers of caste, class and gender, and thereby advances substantive equality and social justice, the Court noted.

'Protects Dishonest Public Servants' : Why Justice Nagarathna Struck Down S.17A Prevention Of Corruption Act

Justice BV Nagarathna of the Supreme Court held that Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is unconstitutional, concluding that the requirement of prior approval before even initiating an inquiry or investigation is contrary to the object of the anti-corruption law and effectively shields corrupt public servants.“While the patent purpose of the provision is for the purpose...

Can Right To Vote Be Taken Away Till Centre Decides Citizenship Of Doubtful Voters? Supreme Court Asks ECI In SIR Hearing

The ECI said that names of doubtful voters will be struck off the rolls till the question of citizenship is finally determined by the competent authority.

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : January 13, 2026

Links to the reports published on January 13 :Supreme Court To Hear Plea To Declare AYUSH Doctors As 'Medical Practitioners' Under Drugs & Magic Remedies (Objectionable Ads) ActSupreme Court Delivers Split Verdict On Validity Of S.17A Prevention Of Corruption Act Mandating Prior Sanction For InvestigationRight To Education Act | Ensure Admission Of Poor Students For Free Education In...

Stray Dogs Protect Orphan Children On Streets, Make One Feel Safe: Advocate Tells Supreme Court

Counsels for singer Mohit Chauhan and Delhi's 'Dog Amma' also made submissions in favor of stray dogs.

Supreme Court To Hear Vijay-Starrer 'Jana Nayagan' Movie Producer's Plea For CBFC Clearance On January 15

The Supreme Court will hear on January 15 the plea seeking CBFC clearance for the Tamil film 'Jana Nayagan' on January 15.A bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice Augustine George Masih will hear the petition filed by the film's producer KVN Productions LLP, against the Madras High Court division bench's order which stayed the single bench's direction to the Central Board of...

Supreme Court Issues Directions To Effectively Implement 25% RTE Quota In Pvt Schools, Directs States To Frame Rules

The Supreme Court issued a slew of directions for the effective implementation of Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (RTE Act), which mandates that private unaided schools must admit 25% of their strength from students belonging to economically weaker sections for free education.The Court observed that the concept of "neighbourhood schools" are envisaged...

Supreme Court Asks NIA To Show 'Hard Evidence' To Justify Detention Of Kashmiri Separatist Shabir Shah In Terror Funding Case

'We have no sympathy for such people, but there must be facts to support the allegations,' the Court remarked.

'He Appears To Be A Rogue' : Supreme Court Pulls Up MP Police Officer For Using Stock Witnesses, Takes Him Off Work

The Supreme Court today(January 13) orally raised concerns about the practice of using stock witnesses by the Madhya Pradesh police.It also remarked that the Station House Officer(SHO) in this case appears to be a "rogue" after the Court was informed that the SHO had used two common witnesses in "195 cases" and "215 cases" respectively, and continued to do that even after he was summoned by...

General Provident Fund | Succession Certificate Not Necessary For Nominee To Collect PF Amount Above ₹5,000 : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently held that even where the General Provident Fund balance exceeds ₹5,000, a valid nominee is entitled to receive the amount without being required to first produce a succession certificate, probate, or letters of administration, and that insisting on such documents would render the concept of nomination otiose.“Consequently, this Court is of the view that in cases...

Uttarakhand SIC Asks High Court To Disclose RTI Info On Misconduct Complaints & Action Taken Against Judicial Officers

The Uttarakhand State Information Commission has asked the Public Information Officer of Uttarakhand High Court to provide information to Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi on complaints alleging misconduct by judges of subordinate judiciary in the State and the action recommended or taken against them. Chief Information Commissioner Radha Raturi in her order dated January...