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SC stays Gujarat HC proceedings on PIL seeking regulation of deepfakes

The Supreme Court stayed proceedings on a Gujarat HC PIL seeking regulation of AI-generated deepfakes while considering the Centre's plea to transfer the case

Noida DM moves SC against Allahabad HC order over student's NSA detention

Gautam Buddh Nagar district magistrate Medha Roopam has moved the Supreme Court against an Allahabad High Court order which directed that a compensation amount of Rs 5 lakh be deducted from her salary over the detention of a student under the National Security Act during the Noida workers' protest in April. On September 2, the high court quashed the detention of Akriti Chaudhary, a 25-year-old Delhi University history graduate, who was taken into custody under the National Security Act in connection with the Noida workers' protest in April. Allowing Chaudhary's habeas corpus petition challenging her arrest, the high court found that the detention was based on a story "concocted" by the state and directed her immediate release if her arrest was not warranted in any other case. It had strongly criticised the manner in which the detention order was passed by Roopam and warned that continued "despotic" conduct by "errant" bureaucracy could reduce Uttar Pradesh to an Orwellian dystopia.

SC seeks FSSAI clarity on ultra-processed foods, FoPL nutrient thresholds

The Supreme Court has asked FSSAI to clarify nutrient thresholds, treatment of ultra-processed foods and the proposed design and rollout of front-of-pack warnings

Supreme Court asks FSSAI where to draw line on food label warnings

Supreme Court asks food regulator to spell out quantitative thresholds and scientific basis for identifying packaged foods that would require front-of-pack warnings

CJP protest: SC seeks govt report on minor girl's harassment allegation

The Supreme Court on Thursday took serious view of allegations of harassment of a minor girl who participated in the July Cockroach Janta Party protests and said the nobody can be permitted to browbeat a victim or her family for pursuing criminal proceedings. A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta to ensure action on the girl's FIR and sought report from Delhi and Uttar Pradesh governments on the issue. "Such matters cannot be taken lightly. Nobody should be protected if violence against a child is involved... if persons accused of such acts were roaming free and attempting to browbeat the child or her family so that they do not pursue criminal proceedings, it would be a serious matter. "There cannot be any second opinion about it. Such matters cannot be taken lightly. Nobody should be protected. If violence against a child is involved and persons are roaming free and trying to browbeat the child or

Govt open to stricter red warnings on food packs in setback for companies

The announcement came as India's federal and state food regulators pursued an aggressive enforcement drive, with surprise raids on eateries uncovering poor hygiene and leading to many forced closures

FSSAI food warning label proposal faces challenge over 'two-nutrient' rule

FSSAI's proposed front-of-pack warning labels face a Supreme Court challenge over phased implementation, nutrient thresholds, sugar and fat metrics, and exemptions for honey and jaggery

SC sends Vedanta buyback fraud case back to SAT for fresh examination

The Supreme Court asked SAT to reconsider Sebi's fraud allegations against Vedanta, citing discrepancies in trading data and contradictions in the regulator's investigation

SC drops Centre's call to revive ₹363 crore Vodafone GST demand

The Supreme Court declined to interfere with a Bombay High Court ruling that quashed GST proceedings against Vodafone Mobile Services, which had ceased to exist after merger

SC sets November 30 deadline for expert panel report on Aravalli Hills

The Supreme Court rejected the expert panel's request for an extension until February, making it clear that no further time would be granted beyond November 30

SC rejects Centre plea to revive ₹363 cr GST demand against Vodafone Idea

The Supreme Court dismissed the Centre's appeal against a Bombay High Court ruling that had quashed a ₹363 crore GST demand against Vodafone Idea over a merged entity

SC rejects Aravalli panel's request for 6-month extension on final report

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant six months extension to the High-Powered Committee for submitting its final report on definition and protection of the Aravalli Hills. A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana directed the panel to submit its report by November 30, and warned that in case of failure it will reconstitute the committee. "Let the panel work day and night to submit a report on the Aravalli issue. If they are unable to do that in two months, we will reconstitute the whole panel," the CJI observed. The apex court-appointed Aravalli High-Powered Committee (HPC) had asked the top court to extend the deadline for submission of its final report by six months, saying it needs more time for a "comprehensive and defensible" assessment of the Aravalli range. Amid a row over the definition of Aravalli hills approved by it, the top court had taken suo motu cognisance of the issue in December last year.

SC seeks status reports from states on old-age homes for senior citizens

The Supreme Court on Monday asked all states to submit fresh status reports on the establishment of old-age homes and the facilities available to senior citizens. The bench was hearing a long-pending PIL, filed in 2016, seeking effective implementation of measures for the welfare and protection of the elderly. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana took up the PIL filed by Dr Ashwani Kumar, who has sought implementation of directions regarding the establishment of old-age homes in every district, adequate pensions and geriatric care for senior citizens. During the hearing, Kumar, appearing in person, urged the bench to list and consider the matter, submitting that the continuing mandamus in the case had remained unheard for years despite issues concerning the rights and welfare of crores of elderly persons. The CJI said that while the top court could lay down broad principles, the high courts could be asked to ensure their effective ..

Case pendency must be seen in light of new filings: Ex-CJI Khanna

former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna said that while judicial delay hurts the economy and economic progress, a bigger victim of prolonged justice delivery is personal liberty

Homebuyers can't be penalised for developer's default: Supreme Court

The top court was hearing a plea by homebuyers of Noida's Lotus Boulevard and Lotus Panache projects, developed by Granite Gate Properties Private Limited, who challenged a July 2025 NCLAT order

BCI has no power to act against law students before enrolment, rules SC

Supreme Court says disciplinary control over law students rests with their universities, while BCI's jurisdiction begins only after they enrol as advocates

SC flags highway encroachments; asks NHAI to install cameras at toll plazas

The Supreme Court on Thursday flagged the issue of encroachment and stationary vehicles on highways and asked the National Highways Authority of India why it cannot install a camera surveillance system and monitoring rooms across toll plazas to deal with it. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, which was hearing a suo motu case related to an accident in Rajasthan's Phalodi area that claimed 15 lives, said that encroachment and stationary vehicles on highways were the two major issues. The counsel appearing for the NHAI said they have issued circulars for regular inspection and patrolling to check unauthorised parking on the highways. "Why can't you think of having a camera surveillance system? You can have monitoring rooms at all toll plazas," the bench said. Senior advocate ANS Nadkarni, who is assisting the top court as an amicus curiae in the matter, said one of the major issues was illegal parking of vehicles on highways, which leads to road accidents. The bench

SC says BCI, state bar councils cannot take action against law students

The Supreme Court on Thursday held that the Bar Council of India (BCI) and state bar councils have no statutory power to regulate the conduct of law students, saying it was for educational institutions to take action against students in accordance with their own regulatory norms. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana passed the order while dealing with the controversy arising out of the BCI's action against students of Hyderabad's NALSAR University of Law over their objections to the CJI's proposed participation in the university's convocation. "We are of the opinion that the Advocates Act, 1961, whereunder the BCI has been statutorily created, does not confer any express or implied power upon the BCI or any State Bar Council to take any disciplinary action against the students of law. "Such a power is preceded by registration of a law graduate as an advocate under the said Act. So far as students are concerned, it is their parent ...

SC asks AG, SG to join BCI policy decisions until body is reconstituted

Supreme Court says it is not approving Manan Kumar Mishra's continuation as BCI chairman; State Bar Councils told to elect representatives within two weeks

BCI must consult AG, Solicitor General before taking policy decisions: SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said the Bar Council of India (BCI) has to take any policy decision in consultation with the Attorney General for India and the Solicitor General. The top court was hearing pleas challenging the legality of Bar Council of India (BCI) chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra's prolonged tenure and seeking his removal from the post. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was hearing the pleas. "Both the Attorney General for India and the Solicitor General for India shall be actively associated with every policy decision taken by the Bar Council of India," the bench said. Mishra was first elected as BCI chairman till 2012. Although Mishra briefly demitted office in 2014, he returned as chairman in November that year and has remained in the post since then, the plea filed by advocate Yogamaya MG said.