“No Further Orders Necessary”: Supreme Court Dismisses TMC Plea On Centre-Appointed Counting Officers In Bengal Elections

In Trinamool Congress' plea challenging ECI's appointment of Central government and central PSU employees in West Bengal elections' counting process, the Supreme Court today observed that the ECI Circular, which provides that counting personnel should be a random selection of central and state governme employees, shall be followed in letter and spirit."No further orders are necessary except...

Bengal Polls : Supreme Court's Special Sitting Tomorrow For Trinamool Congress Plea Against ECI's Decision On Counting Officers

The Supreme Court will hear tomorrow (Saturday) the plea filed by All India Trinamool Congress against appointment of Central Government and Central PSU employees as counting supervisors and assistants for the West Bengal Assembly elections, 2026.A special bench of Justice Pamidighantam Sri Narasimha and Justice Joymalya Bagchi has been constituted to hear the plea urgently on a Saturday, as...

Trinamool Congress Moves Supreme Court Against ECI Appointing Central Employees As Counting Supervisors For Bengal Elections

The All India Trinamool Congress has approached the Supreme Court challenging the appointment of Central Government and Central PSU employees and the exclusion of State government employees as counting supervisors and assistants for the West Bengal Assembly elections, 2026.AITC has challenged yesterday's order of the Calcutta High Court dismissing an interlocutory application filed by the...

Order XIII-A CPC | Supreme Court Lays Down Guidelines For Summary Judgment In Commercial Suits

The Supreme Court has laid down guidelines for the grant of summary judgment in commercial suits in terms of Order XIII-A of the Civil Procedure Code.Interpreting Order XIII-A of the Code of Civil Procedure, the Court emphasized that summary judgment is a vital procedural mechanism intended to promote efficiency and prevent unnecessary trials in commercial disputes.The Court clarified...

CJI Declares Sikkim As The First Paperless State Judiciary At National Conclave On Technology And Judicial Education

Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant today declared Sikkim as the first paperless state judiciary in the country, during the inauguration ceremony of the Conclave on Technology and Judicial Education held in Gangtok.Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court, Justice A Muhammed Mustaque, also present at the event, said that the paperless system was developed by Adalat AI.A fully...

Govt Criticism No Offence; 'Fight' Against Ideology Distinct From Inciting Rebellion: Allahabad HC Refuses FIR Against Rahul Gandhi

Dismissing a plea for FIR against LoP in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his alleged 'Fighting Indian State' remark, the Allahabad High Court today observed that in a parliamentary democracy, criticism of government action or policies is not only permitted but essential.The Court stressed that criticism or ideological difference may not, by itself, constitute an offence, noting that an...

'Fighting Indian State' Remark | Allahabad HC Rejects Plea Against Sambhal Court Order Refusing FIR Against LoP Rahul Gandhi

The Allahabad High Court today DISMISSED a petition challenging a Sambhal Court's order which rejected an application seeking the registration of an FIR against the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over his alleged controversial remarks. A bench of Justice Vikram D Chauhan pronounced the order in open court today. A detailed order is awaited.The petition, filed by...

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Made Unparliamentary Remarks Against Pawan Khera, Case Influenced By Politics: Supreme Court In Bail Order

The Court observed that Khera's allegations against Sarma's wife were Meant to gain political momentum.

Supreme Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Pawan Khera In Assam Police FIR

The Court said that the allegations appear to be "politically motivated" which does not require a custodial interrogation.

Supreme Court Issues Criminal Contempt Notice To Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Association President

The Court asked him to explain why his bar license must not be suspended and he be removed from the office bearer position.

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : April 30, 2026

Links to reports of April 30, 2026 :Hate Speech | Public Figures Must Be Mindful That Words Have Consequences In Our Diverse Society : Supreme CourtArbitration Act | Jurisdictional Objection Rejected By Arbitrator Cannot Be Independently Challenged Under Sections 34 Or 37: Supreme Court'AIIMS Cannot Decide For The Girl' : Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Hospital's Curative Plea...

Supreme Court To Hear Kannur Corporation's Challenge To Kerala High Court Order Silencing Its Siren

The Supreme Court yesterday issued notice in a plea filed by the Kannur Municipal Corporation challenging the Kerala High Court's order for the discontinuation of the Kannur Corporation's 60-year-old Siren installed during the 1965 Indo-Pakistan war.A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice PB Varale issued notice to the District Collector, Kannur and to the Kerala Pollution...