TVK's Negligence, Vijay's Delay & Unruly Cadres Led To Karur Stampede : Tamil Nadu Govt Tells Supreme Court

The Tamil Nadu Government, in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, has attributed the Karur stampede tragedy to a series of “reckless, negligent and uncoordinated actions” by the organisers and cadres of the TVK party, led by actor-politician Vijay. The State maintained that the police acted with “exemplary courage and discipline”, and that the tragedy was caused not by...

Supreme Court Allows Kerala Govt To Allot Open Prisons' Land For BrahMos Aerospace

In a PIL pertaining to overcrowding of prisons across India, the Supreme Court today expressed that it will pass directions to ensure that the existing open correctional institutions (OCIs) are adequately utilized by states.The Court also allowed an application filed by the State of Kerala for allotment of 257 acres open prisons land, out of 457 acres, to BrahMos (180 acres), Sashastra Seema...

Can We Accept Your Speeches Won't Constitute 'Terrorist Act' Under UAPA? Supreme Court Asks Sharjeel Imam

During the hearing of the bail pleas in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case, the Supreme Court questioned some of the speeches made by Sharjeel Imam, one of the accused in the case.The bench asked whether it can be said that those speeches will not constitute incitement and terrorist acts as per the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967.A bench comprising Justice Aravind Kumar and...

Complete Supreme Court Half Yearly Digest 2025 [Part-2]

BHARATIYA SAKSHYA ADHINIYAM, 2023, (BSA) / INDIAN EVIDENCE ACT, 1872, (IEA)Section 6. Motive, preparation and previous or subsequent conductSection 8 IEA - Circumstantial Evidence and Motive - In murder trials relying on circumstantial evidence, the prosecution must establish a complete chain of evidence that eliminates reasonable doubt, but proof of motive is not mandatory. A fact is...

'Remarkable Coincidence': Supreme Court On Data Regarding Public Contracts Awarded To Arunachal CM's Relatives

In a plea seeking CBI probe into work contracts awarded to Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu and/or his relatives' companies, the Supreme Court today expressed that the difference between the competing tenders for the works appeared to be miniscule and hinted at cartelization.The Court clarified that there was no inclination to order a CBI enquiry as on date and it would first like the State...

'Just & Fair Request': Supreme Court Asks ECI To Consider Further Extending Kerala SIR Deadline

The Supreme Court on Tuesday recommended to the Election Commission of India to further extend the deadline for the submission of enumeration forms in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the electoral rolls in Kerala, in view of the ongoing process for local body elections.The bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was informed by the Election Commission of India that...

Prosecutor Cannot Abandon Duty To Assist Court In Desire To Secure Conviction : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on Monday (December 1), while overturning the convictions of three individuals in a murder case, raised concerns about the conduct of public prosecutors, observing that they are expected to act independently and not function merely as a defence lawyer each time to secure convictions at all costs. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N. Kotiswar Singh heard the matter, where...

Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Statutory Rules For Criminal Prosecution Of Doctors In Medical Negligence Cases

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a public interest litigation seeking statutory rules or executive instructions for criminal prosecution of medical practitioners in medical negligence cases.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order, after hearing Senior Advocate Shadan Farasat (for petitioner).The PIL, filed by Sameeksha Foundation, avers that in Jacob...

'Has Indian Govt Declared Rohingyas As Refugees?Should Intruders Be Given Red Carpet Welcome?' Supreme Court Asks

"First you enter illegally, and then you ask for benefits and facilities here," CJI Surya Kant observed.

Supreme Court Stays Trial Against Ex-Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa In POCSO Act Case

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the trial proceedings against former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in a case for 'sexual assault' of a child under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act).A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya was considering the Special Leave Petition filed by Yediyurappa against the November 13 order of...

Supreme Court Dismisses Reliance Industries Ltd's Appeal Against SAT Penalty For Delayed Disclosure Of Jio-Facebook Deal

"Bigger the company, greater the responsibility," CJI Surya Kant observed during the hearing.

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel, Gulfisha Fatima Bail : Live Updates From Supreme Court Hearing | Delhi Riots UAPA Case

The Supreme Court is hearing bail petitions filed by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and others in the Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. Bench: Justices Aravind Kumar and NV Anjaria Follow this page for live...