Supreme Court Dismisses WFI Plea Against HC Order Allowing Vinesh Phogat's Participation In Asian Games Selection Trial

The Supreme Court today(May 4) dismissed the plea referred by the Wrestling Federation of India(WFI) challenging the Delhi High Court's order permitting wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the selection trials for the Asian Games. The plea was dismissed as infructuous in view of the fact that the selection trials are already over.Last week, the Supreme Court refused to stay he High...

Hindu Minority & Guardianship Act | Supreme Court Explains Principles On S.8 Application By Guardian For Minor's Property

The Supreme Court on Wednesday (June 3) held that courts examining natural guardians' applications under Section 8 of the Hindu Minority and Guardianship Act, 1956 (HMGA) seeking the management of the minor's estate must undertake a realistic assessment of whether a proposed transaction offers an “evident advantage” to the minor, rather than rejecting such applications on technical...

No Universal Rule That Vacancies Must Be Filled As Per Rules Which Existed When Vacancies Arose : Supreme Court

A government employee cannot insist for promotion on the basis of repealed rules which were in force when the vacancy arose, the Court stated.

Supreme Court Publishes Draft Regulations On AI Use In Judiciary, Invites Feedback

The Regulations seek to prohibit the use of Artificial Intelligence to reach decisions.

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : June 3, 2026

Links to reports of June 3 :Supreme Court Constitutes High-Powered Expert Committee To Reassess Definition Of Aravalli Hills'No Constitutional Protection For Betting On Games Of Skill' : Supreme Court Upholds TN, Karnataka Laws Banning Online Games With Stakes'When Law Enforcers Turn Extortionists, Citizen Looks Askance' : Supreme Court Cancels Pre-Arrest Bail Of Policemen Accused...

Menstrual Hygiene Right Must Be Made 'Meaningful And Workable' : Supreme Court Tells Union & States

The Court warned that any laxity in compliance with its directions will be viewed strictly.

Person With Higher Qualification Can't Be Considered For Post Specifically Intended For Less Educated : Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has observed that suppression of higher educational qualifications for a job post exclusively reserved for lower educational qualifications amounts to depriving genuinely eligible and deserving candidates of the job. “…when the post was specifically intended for candidates possessing lower educational qualifications, permitting a person with higher qualifications to...

Prolonged Marital Separation Can Constitute 'Mental Cruelty'; Dead Relationship Need Not Be Sustained :Supreme Court

The Court discussed the concept of de facto abandonment of marriage though the couple may not have had the intention of desertion.

Every Mobile Phone Has Become A 'Virtual Gambling House', Online Gaming Addiction Threat To Public Health: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court recently held that the widespread prevalence of online betting and gambling poses a serious threat to public order, public tranquillity and public health, observing that technological developments have transformed every mobile phone into a “virtual common gambling house” and made betting and gambling more normalised and accessible across society. A bench of Justice...

Supreme Court Collegium Recommends Appointment of Six Advocates as Karnataka High Court Judges

The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of six advocates as judges of the Karnataka High Court.In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Collegium said that, at its meeting held on June 2, 2026, it approved the proposal for the elevation of the following advocates to the Bench of the Karnataka High Court:Raghavendra Seetharam SrivatsaHema KulkarniSubramanya...

Supreme Court Collegium Approves Appointment Of Three Judicial Officers As Judges Of Himachal Pradesh High Court

The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the appointment of three judicial officers as judges of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.In a resolution passed by the Collegium, the names of judicial officers Chirag Bhanu Singh, Bhupesh Sharma, and Yogesh Jaswal were cleared for elevation to the High Court...

SC Collegium Recommends Appointment Of Adv Amit Lahoti As Madhya Pradesh High Court Judge

The Supreme Court Collegium in its meeting held on 2nd June, 2026 approved the proposal for appointment of Shri Amit Lahoti, Advocate as a Judge of the High Court of Madhya...