Why Supreme Court Is Revisiting Justice Krishna Iyer's 48-Year Old Defintion Of 'Industry'

The Supreme Court is set to hear the correctness of the expansive definition of “industry” laid down in the 48 year old Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board v. A. Rajappa(1978). A bench headed by the Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and will comprise Justices BV Nagarathna, PS Narasimha, Dipankar Datta, Ujjal Bhuyan, Satish Chandra Sharma, Joymalya Bagchi, Alok Aradhe and Vipul...

Supreme Court Again Flags “Inexplicable And Huge Delay” In Trials In Maharashtra

The Supreme Court once again expressed concern over inexplicable delays in trials in Maharashtra.“One factor, which has seriously made the Court concerned, is the fact that repeatedly, it has been noticing inexplicable and huge delay in trial being conducted, especially, by the State of Maharashtra”, the Court said.A bench of Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice R Mahadevan issued...

Air Force Group Insurance Society Is 'State' Under Article 12 Of Constitution : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held Air Force Group Insurance Society to be a 'State' under Article 12 of the Constitution, amenable to Writ Jurisdiction. A bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and Vipul M Pancholi overturned the Delhi High Court's decision refusing to consider Air Force Group Insurance Society (“Society”) as 'State'. The bench held that since the Society performs a public...

Supreme Court Issues Contempt Notice To DoPT Secretary Over Delay In Considering IRS Officer's ITAT Appointment

The Supreme Court has issued notice to Rachna Shah IAS, the Secretary of the Department of Personnel and Training, in a contempt petition for allegedly failing to convene a Search-cum-Selection Committee meeting to consider the appointment of an IRS officer to the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, which had been repeatedly stalled for several years.A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and...

Supreme Court Rejects West Bengal Govt's Plea To Stay NIA Probe In Beldanga Violence

The Supreme Court today refused to interfere in the Calcutta High Court's order, which refused to stay the investigation by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in relation to the Beldanga violence in Murshidabad district in January this year.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi refused to accept the challenge raised by the State of West Bengal...

Ranjan Gogoi Retires As Rajya Sabha MP ; Zero Questions & 1 Debate In 6 Year Term

Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi's term as a nominated member to the Rajya Sabha has come to an end.When the house commenced at 11 AM, Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan bid farewell to Gogoi, announcing his retirement. "As a distinguished Jurist, he brought unparalleled legal acumen and experience to the deliberations of the Rajya Sabha. His interventions in the Rajya...

Bhopal Gas Tragedy Waste Disposal : Supreme Court Asks Petitioner To Raise Mercury Leakage Concern Before MP High Court

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a petition raising concerns over the leakage of mercury from residual ash generated after the incineration of toxic waste lying in the Union Carbide after the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, asking the petitioner to approach the High Court to seek remedies.The bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi allowed...

'Go To HC': Supreme Court Rejects Journalist Ravi Nair's Plea Against Gujarat Crime Branch Notice Over Article On Adani Ports

Asking him to approach the jurisdictional High Court, the Supreme Court today refused to entertain journalist Ravi Nair's plea against Gujarat Crime Branch's notice to him on a complaint allegedly made by Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the case as withdrawn, with liberty to approach the High Court.Nair approached the Court challenging...

Supreme Court Senior Designation Committee Seeks Feedback On 293 Applications For Senior Designation

The Supreme Court has published a list of advocates who have applied for designation as Senior Advocates, inviting suggestions and views from stakeholders before the matter is placed before the Full Court.A notice issued on March 16, 2026 by the Committee for Designation of Senior Advocates (CDSA) states that applications were received pursuant to earlier notices dated February 12 and...

'We Can't Thrust Our Views' : Supreme Court On Plea To Reduce 5 Year LL.B Course As 4 Year

The Supreme Court on Monday observed that it cannot impose its views on matters concerning legal education while hearing a public interest litigation seeking reduction of the five year integrated LL.B. course to four years.A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing a petition filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay seeking the constitution of a...

After Supreme Court's Nudge, Haryana Govt Rejects Sanction To Prosecute Prof Ali Khan Mahmudabad For Posts On 'Operation Sindoor'

The Haryana Government on Monday informed the Supreme Court that it has refused to grant sanction to prosecute Ashoka University Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad in the criminal case registered over his social media posts regarding “Operation Sindoor.”A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, recording the submission made on behalf of the State by...

Liquor Policy Case : Live Updates From Delhi High Court | CBI Plea Against Arvind Kejriwal Discharge

The Delhi High Court will hear today CBI's plea challenging the trial court's order discharging all accused in the liquor policy case, including AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia.A bench of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma will hear the matter. Last week, while issuing notice on the CBI's revision petition, Justice Sharma had observed that some of the observations of the trial court...