Karnataka High Court Quashes FIR Against Sri Sri Ravi Shankar In Alleged Land Encroachment Case

The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday (March 25) quashed an FIR registered against spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar over alleged land encroachment in Bengaluru.The single judge bench of Justice M. Nagaprasanna however clarified that none of the observations made in the course of the order would be applicable to other accused or pending proceedings before any other forums.A detailed order...

'Never Dare To Do It' : CJI Surya Kant Slams Man For Contacting His Brother Over Child's Case

"Even if he hides out of India, I know how to deal with these kinds of people," CJI said.

'Haryana Police Tried To Protect Accused In 4-Year-Old's Rape Case' : Supreme Court Forms SIT

The Court observed that the victim was re-traumatised due to the insensitive and reckless manner of investigation.

Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against MHA Circular On Vande Mataram, Says No Penalty Prescribed For Not Singing It

The Court observed that the petition was "premature" and was based on "vague apprehensions"

Supreme Court Expunges Kerala HC Remarks About Woman In Rape Case Against MLA Rahul Mamkoottathil

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expunged the remarks made by the Kerala High Court against the woman, who raised rape allegations against Kerala MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, while granting anticipatory bail to him in the case for alleged rape and forced miscarriage of pregnancy.A Bench comprising Justice MM Sundresh and Justice NK Singh was dealing with the challenge to the Kerala High Court's...

'Need Of The Hour' : Supreme Court Issues Notice On SCBA Plea To Create Dedicated Welfare Fund For SC Advocates

The petition seeks that proceeds from welfare stamps affixed on vakalatnamas in the Supreme Court be deposited exclusively into a dedicated SCBA members' Welfare Fund.

Supreme Court Refuses NHAI's Plea To Review Retrospective Application Of Solatium To NH Acquisitions, But Bars Reopening Settled Claims

The Court observed that the NHAI's additional financial burden of ₹29,000 crore can't be a ground to review the judgment.

Over 80 % Women Lawyers Feel Their Professional Journey Harder Than Male Peers : SCBA Survey

50% women expressed satisfaction with their career.

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : March 24, 2026

Links to the reports of March 24 :Conversion To Religion Other Than Hinduism, Buddhism Or Sikhism Results In Loss Of Scheduled Caste Status : Supreme CourtCan Courts Be Rigid In Barring Post-Facto Environmental Clearances Absolutely? Supreme Court Asks In Vanashakti ReviewPrivate Insurer Not Liable For Accident Caused By Vehicle Requisitioned By State Authorities : Supreme CourtReserved...

Conversion Does Not Automatically Lead To Loss Of Scheduled Tribe Status, Person Must Renounce Tribal Customs : Supreme Court

The Court noted that, unlike SC status, there is no religion-based exclusion for STs.

CBI Moves Supreme Court Seeking Bail Cancellation Of Two Accused In Manipur Violence Case

The Central Bureau of Investigation has moved the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of bail granted to two persons accused of gangrape and parading women naked during the Manipur ethnic clashes of 2023.A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi heard the matter today and issued notice on CBI's plea, calling for the response of the accused. It further directed provision of free...

Keeping 400 Deers In AN Jha Deer Park Having Capacity For 34 'Grave Cruelty' : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today observed that keeping 400 spotted deer in Delhi's A.N. Jha Deer Park, having a capacity of only 34 deer, was 'grave cruelty' and expressed the need for relocation to forest ranges identified by the expert committee (CEC) The bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta was hearing the case relating to the relocation of a spotted deer from Delhi's A.N. Jha...