Plea For FIR Against Himanta Biswa Sarma : Live Updates From Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will hear today petitions seeking FIR and a probe by a Special Investigation Team against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his speeches and public remarks which allegedly constitute hate speech offences.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipil Pancholi will hear the matters.The petitions have been filed by...

Supreme Court Allows Three NGT Judicial Members To Continue Beyond Retirement Till Next Appointments

The Supreme Court recently directed three judicial members of the National Green Tribunal to continue to function as a stopgap arrangement, noting that imminent retirements would otherwise leave at least three vacancies and adversely affect the functioning of the Tribunal at five locations across the country.“In the circumstances, pending further appointments to be made and assumption of...

Juvenile Justice Act: All India Annual Digest 2025

Supreme CourtCriminal Law – Bail - Juvenile Justice - Sexual Offences - Sex Education - Supreme Court reiterated its direction to the State of Uttar Pradesh to file an additional affidavit informing the Court on how sex education is provided as a part of the curriculum in higher secondary schools (Classes IX to XII) so that young adolescents are made aware of the hormonal changes that come...

Supreme Court Unsatisfied With FSSAI, Asks It To Consider Front-of-Pack Labels Warning Of High Sugar, Fat & Sodium In Food

Front of Package Labelling is something which is internationally prevalent, the Court said.

Disability Rights: All India Annual Digest 2025

Supreme CourtAdditional Directions for PwD Inmates – Held in addition to the L. Muruganantham guidelines, the Court issued further directions - i. Grievance Redressal: States and UTs must establish an independent and accessible mechanism for complaints regarding neglect or abuse; ii. Inclusive Education: Facilities must be created to ensure PwD inmates have meaningful access to...

Complete Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025 [Part-III]

Section 482 Cr.P.C. - Penal Code, 1860; Section 498A - Matrimonial Disputes - Malafide Complaints - Quashing of FIR - High Court's Duty under Section 482 CrPC - Vague Allegations - The Supreme Court quashed proceedings under Sections 498A and 411 IPC against the father-in-law and mother-in-law, while allowing continuation against the husband. Allegations raised after 14 years of marriage,...

Supreme Court To Hear Pleas Seeking FIR Against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma On Feb 16

The Supreme Court will hear on Monday (February 16) a batch of petitions seeking the lodging of a first information report and constitution of a Special Investigation Team(SIT) probe against Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, for the offences relating to hate speech over his comments on 'Miya Muslims' and the 'point blank' video.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and...

Absconding Accused Not Entitled To Anticipatory Bail On Sole Ground Of Co-Accused' Acquittal : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has held that the principle of parity cannot be invoked by an absconder who deliberately evades trial, to seek an anticipatory bail merely because a co-accused has been acquitted in a trial.The Court observed that "granting the relief of anticipatory bail to an absconding accused person sets a bad precedent and sends a message that the law-abiding co-accused persons who...

Supreme Court Allows High Courts To Hear Consumer Appeals In States Where State Commission Not Formed

Supreme Court Invokes Article 142 To Ensure Functioning Of Consumer Commissions In Smaller States, Seeks SG's AssistanceInvoking its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court recently empowered High Court Judges to hear consumer appeals in States where State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions. Many States found it “not viable” to constitute...

Reporters Collective & RTI Forum Move Supreme Court Challenging Digital Personal Data Protection Act

Digital news platform The Reporters' Collective and journalist Nitin Sethi have approached the Supreme Court of India, assailing key provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023.The petitioners also challenge the provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 notified in November last year.The petition contends that the DPDP Act substantially weakens...

Madras High Court Calls For Inquiry On Claim That Senior Advocate Took Rs 50 Lakh From Client On Pretext Of Bribing Judge

A Madras High Court judge recently recused from hearing a case after All India Lawyers Association for Justice (AILAJ) alleged that a senior advocate had taken a sum of Rs 50 Lakh from the client in the name of bribing the judge for passing suitable orders. Justice Nirmal Kumar recused from hearing the case and directed that the matter be placed before the Chief Justice for posting...

Is Man Liable Under S.498A IPC For Cruelty To Live-In Partner? Supreme Court To Examine

The Supreme Court on Thursday is set to examine a significant legal question: whether a man in a live-in relationship, described as a “relationship in the nature of marriage”, can be prosecuted for cruelty under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 or the corresponding provision under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Section 85).A Bench comprising Justice Sanjay Karol and...