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'Why Anil Ambani Not Arrested?' Asks Petitioner ; 'Can't Respond Why X Or Y Not Arrested', Says SG
During the hearing of a plea seeking investigation into an alleged fraud by Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group of companies, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta today told the Supreme Court that he cannot respond to the petitioner's question as to why Ambani has not been arrested."I will not be able to respond why some X is not arrested or Y is not arrested...it's not..." the SG said, while informing that...
Supreme Court Warns Centre, AIIMS Of Contempt Charges If Order On Minor's Pregnancy Termination Not Implemented By May 4
The Supreme Court today issued notice on a contempt petition alleging non-compliance by AIIMS, New Delhi with its recent order permitting medical termination of 30-week pregnancy of a 15-year-old girl.A bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice Ujjal Bhuyan directed the alleged contemnors - Principal Secretary of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Secretary of Department of Health and...
No AOR Exam In 2026; Next Exam Likely In 2027 : Supreme Court
In a significant decision, the Supreme Court has decided not to hold exams for Advocates-on-Record in 2026. The next examination will be announced likely in 2027.The decision is taken in view of the overall strength of the Advocates-on-Record. Every year, the Supreme Court conducts AOR exams, and only those who clear the exam are entitled to file cases in the Supreme Court.A notification...
Lawyers' Strike : Supreme Court Orders Allahabad High Court Committee To Take Action Against Gautam Budh Nagar Bar Association
The Supreme Court today directed the an Allahabad High Court Committee of 3 judges to take action against a district Bar Association in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, which passed repeated resolutions for abstention from work in violation of the Supreme Court's orders.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi passed the order, after being told that in less than 4 months' tenure...
Supreme Court Urges HC To Give Out-Of-Turn Hearing To 77-Yr Old Cancer Patient Fighting For Retirement Benefits For 9 Yrs
The Supreme Court today asked the Allahabad High Court to grant out-of-turn hearing to a 77-year old man, suffering from cancer, whose plea for pension and post-retiral benefits has been pending for the last 9 years.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi passed the order, asking the High Court to consider the petitioner's case on sympathetic basis and accord...
'What's Wrong With Allahabad High Court?': Supreme Court Cancels Bail Granted In Dowry Death Case
The Supreme Court today questioned the Allahabad High Court for granting bail to a man against whom there are prima facie allegations of dowry death. It cancelled the bail of the accused husband and directed him to surrender within a week. The Court also passed orders for the completion of the trial within a year.A bench comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Vijay Bishnoi was hearing...
Supreme Court Reserves Judgment On Congress Leader Pawan Khera's Plea For Anticipatory Bail In Assam Police FIR
The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved judgment on the petition filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera seeking anticipatory bail in connection with the FIR registered by Assam Police on the complaint by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, over Khera's allegation that she held multiple passports.A bench of Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice Atul Chandurkar heard...
Delhi Court Grants Bail To I-PAC Director Vinesh Chandel In Money Laundering Case
A Delhi Court has granted regular bail to political-consultancy firm I-PAC's co-founder and director Vinesh Chandel in a money laundering case. Additional Sessions Judge Amit Bansal of Patiala House Courts passed the order. Notably, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) did not oppose the grant of bail to Chandel, who is in jail in a PMLA case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal. Noting...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : April 29, 2026
Links to today's reports :PIL In Supreme Court Seeks Removal Of UP IPS Officer Ajay Pal Sharma As Election Observer In West Bengal PollsMotor Accident | In Head-On Collision, Can't Blame One Driver Alone Without Careful Scrutiny Of Circumstances : Supreme CourtIBC | Corporate Guarantee Qualifies As 'Financial Debt' : Supreme CourtNo Legislative Vacuum On Hate Speech; Union & States...
Can Banks' Association Blacklist Advocates Through Caution Lists? Supreme Court Reserves Judgment
The Supreme Court today reserved judgment in a plea challenging a caution list issued by the Indian Banks' Association and circulated to banks, in which a lawyer was included on allegations of enabling fraud by borrower by committing negligence. A bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe reserved judgment in the lawyer's SLP against Allahabad High Court judgment refusing...