'We Will Examine': Supreme Court Adjourns Pleas Alleging Unilateral ECI Decisions

The Supreme Court today adjourned the hearing of a batch of petitions challenging the functioning of the Election Commission of India, granting petitioners 10 days' time to file a rejoinder to the counter-affidavit filed by the ECI yesterday.A bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana was dealing with a batch of petitions challenging the functioning of Chief...

LS Speaker Doesn't Appear In UBT Plea Against ShivSena MPs' Merger; Supreme Court Lists Matter For Final Disposal

The Supreme Court on Tuesday (October 27) scheduled for final disposal in December a plea filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Ganpat Sawant challenging Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's decision to recognise the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, after noting that the Speaker had not entered appearance despite notice being issued in July.A bench of Justice...

'Newsrooms Will Shutdown' : Digital Wings Of Legacy Media Move Supreme Court Challenging Personal Data Protection Law

The organisation questioned the lack of exemption granted for journalistic activities.

Supreme Court Issues Notice On Pregnant Journalist's Plea Seeking FIR Against Rahul Gandhi Over Alleged Assault In SC March

The 3-month pregnant journalist who was allegedly pushed by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during the gathering in the Supreme Court on October 12, when Gandhi came to file the INDIA bloc's writ petition against SIR, has moved the Supreme Court seeking impleadment in a case related to political demonstrations within Court premises.The applicant, Richa Parashar, alleges that Gandhi pushed...

Journalist Siddique Kappan Moves Supreme Court Seeking Release Of Passport

The Supreme Court is set to hear on Monday(November 2) Kerala journalist Siddique Kappan's plea seeking release of his passport, which was deposited as part of bail conditions in the Hathras conspiracy case. A bench comprising Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe adjourned it to Monday after counsel for the State of Uttar Pradesh sought time to seek instructions. Earlier, Kappan...

MP High Court Upholds IT Rules Allowing Social Media Platforms To Remove Copyright-Infringing Posts

Court rejected challenge to constitutional validity of Rule 3(1)(b)(iv) of IT (Intermediary) Rules, 2021.

LiveLaw Supreme Court Quarterly Digest 2026 - Arbitration and Conciliation Act [July To September]

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 Arbitration — Interpretation of Negative Interest Clause — Clause 54 of NEEPCO GCC — State of U.P. v. Harish Chandra distinguished - Clause 54 of the GCC provided: "No claims for interest or damages will be entertained by the Corporation with respect to any money or balance which may be lying with the Corporation owing to any...

In Electricity Theft Cases,High Courts Can Restore Supply On 50% Deposit If Provisional Assessment Appears Arbitrary : Supreme Court

Section 126 procedure must govern assessment for power restoration in theft cases, unless the supply code prescribes otherwise, the Court said.

Can Election Expenses Be Recovered From Candidate Who Resigns To Re-Contest For Another Party? Supreme Court To Decide

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a plea raising the issue of election expenditure recovery from a candidate who resigns after getting elected from one political party in order to recontest from another party. A bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana passed the order, calling for the response of the Union, the Election Commission of India, the Chief...

LiveLaw Breaking News Alerts:27 October 2026

LiveLaw is introducing a new feature —'Breaking News Alerts' — designed to keep our readers instantly updated on the most important judicial developments. With real-time coverage of urgent pronouncements and orders from the Supreme Court and High Courts, this feature ensures that critical updates reach you the moment they happen. Whether it's a landmark ruling or an urgent interim...

Plea Against ECI, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, SIR Decisions : Live Updates From Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will hear today petitions filed questioning the functioning of the Election Commission of India over the decisions allegedly taken unilaterally by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana will hear the matters.The petitions also seek a declaration that the CEC cannot take decisions...

Calcutta High Court Orders Social Media Sites To Remove Video Alleging Modi-Adani 'Stole India'

The Calcutta High Court has restrained the circulation of a YouTube video titled “How Modi and Adani Stole India: The Friendship Files”, holding that the case appeared to fall within the exceptional category of defamation cases warranting a pre-trial injunction.YouTube, X and Instagram were directed to remove or disable access to the video at the specific URLs listed in the company's...