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SC seeks Centre, NCPCR's response on social media risks to children

The Supreme Court on Friday sought replies from the Centre and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights on a PIL filed by an Indore-based school seeking a comprehensive and enforceable national framework to protect children from the alleged risks associated with social media platforms. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the plea filed by Emerald Heights International School and its director of academics, Siddharth Singh Girnar, and issued notices to the ministries of women and child development and law and justice, and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). The bench tagged the plea, filed by Vaibhav Choudhary, with a pending petition and listed it for hearing on December 7. "Issue an appropriate writ, order or direction declaring that the continuing failure of the respondents to provide effective protection to children against foreseeable risks of grooming, sexual exploitation, cyber-bullying,

SC declines urgent hearing on closure of Central Park ahead of CJP protest

Hoping that "better sense will prevail" among all concerned, the Supreme Court on Friday refused an urgent hearing on a plea against the NDMC order shutting down Central Park at Connaught Place over the proposed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi declined to entertain the plea and said, "We hope better sense will prevail on everyone. Small shopkeepers earn their livelihood during these days. We know the hardship and difficulty entire families will face." Justice Bagchi observed that the various issues surrounding the protest, including the right to protest, the proposed selling of 'mungfali' and concerns over law and order, were interconnected. "Someone wants to protest, someone wants to sell 'mungfali', someone wants law and order. All these are related," Justice Bagchi said. The court could exercise its constitutional jurisdiction if the situation resulted in business losses. "If there's loss of

Fund managers halt inflows after Supreme Court ruling on Yes Bank bonds

Kotak Mahindra Asset Management and Nippon Life India Asset Management have paused fresh investments as they review how SC's decision to overturn the 2020 AT1 bond write-off could affect valuations

Supreme Court hears contempt plea on order against Metro restrictions

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan and Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar tendered unconditional apologies to the Supreme Court in a case linked to restrictions during Delhi protests.

SC decision could impact Yes Bank's capital, weigh on profitability

Supreme Court ruling on the ₹8,415-crore AT-1 bond write-off could reduce Yes Bank's net worth by up to 26% and its CET-1 ratio to 10%, according to Anand Rathi's analysis

SC orders preservation of Delhi protest footage, issues notices to Centre

The Supreme Court sought replies from the Centre, Delhi Police and opposition leaders on petitions over recent protests, while ordering preservation of CCTV footage and digital evidence.

SC issues notice to Rahul Gandhi, Congress over INDIA bloc's march to court

The Supreme Court seeks replies from Rahul Gandhi and Congress over the INDIA bloc's October 12 march to the court, held to demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation and an end to SIR

Supreme Court upholds quashing of Yes Bank's ₹8,415 cr AT-1 bond write-off

The dispute dates back to March 2020, when Yes Bank wrote down AT-1 bonds worth ₹8,415 crore to zero as part of its rescue and reconstruction, wiping out bondholders' investments.

Neet-PG 2026: SC seeks Centre's response on answer key transparency plea

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the Centre on a plea seeking transparency in the answer key and response disclosure process for NEET-PG 2026. A bench comprising Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe issued notices to the Union of India, the National Medical Commission and others while tagging the petition with pending pleas. The top court was hearing a plea filed by the Democratic Medical Association and others seeking access to the actual questions and answer options shown to each candidate during the exam, along with their recorded responses and the correct answers. The petitioners said the current system does not allow candidates to independently check whether their answers have been correctly evaluated. The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2026 was conducted on August 30, with a supplementary re-exam held on September 5 for candidates who were affected by a technical disruption at a Jaipur centre.

Delhi Police chief tenders 'unconditional apology' to SC, defends curbs

Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar has told the Supreme Court that timely, proportionate and lawful measures taken by the police helped avert a major public order situation during the recent protests in the national capital. The commissioner, who tendered an unconditional and unqualified apology to the apex court in a contempt case, said that preventive measures undertaken on October 10, when the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) gave a protest call, were based on intelligence inputs and an assessment of the prevailing and ever-changing ground situation. In an affidavit filed in the top court, Kumar referred to the steps taken by the police administration, including regulation of Metro rail services in Delhi. "These measures were directed towards maintaining peace and tranquillity and preventing any disturbance of public order in the national capital," he said. The efforts made, and the actions taken by the police, deserve to be viewed in the context of the fact that Delhi is the ...

Govt apologises to SC over October 10 Delhi curbs, denies wilful defiance

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan said the October 10 restrictions were intended to maintain public order, clarifying that the internet shutdown lasted 24 hours within a 4-km radius of Raisina Hill

SC agrees to urgent hearing of NEET-UG OMR plea over record loss fears

The petitioner sought an urgent hearing, warning that NTA could destroy the disputed NEET-UG 2026 OMR sheet when the prescribed 90-day record retention period ends on Thursday

SC directs Railways to insure all counter tickets from October 27 onwards

The Supreme Court has made insurance coverage for railway counter tickets mandatory from October 27, on the same terms as online bookings, with the Railway Board accountable.

Delhi protests: DMRC tells SC no metro services were curtailed or cancelled

There was no curtailment or cancellation of metro train services during the recent protests in the national capital and the entry and exit were restricted in 45 out of the 303 stations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation told the Supreme Court on Wednesday. The DMRC said over 85 per cent of metro network (258 stations) remained fully operational, accessible and functional for commuters. In an affidavit filed in the apex court, the DMRC said the entry and exit were restricted in only 45 out of 303 stations, accounting for only 15 per cent of the entire network. It said the entry and exit regulations were undertaken pursuant to the assessment of law enforcement agencies and in accordance with their directions. "The actual number of passengers who boarded the metro on October 10, 2026 was 32 lakh approx, as against approximately 58 lakh passengers on a normal second Saturday," the DMRC said. The corporation filed the compliance report in pursuance to the apex court's October 9 order.

From pharma freebies to drug prices, India needs enforceable regulation

SC scrutiny highlights the need for statutory backing, clear enforcement and patient-focused regulation

SC rejects MMTC plea against ₹1,950 crore NSEL settlement scheme

MMTC had argued that the arrangement was against public interest and public policy

SC seeks senior Delhi Police officer's presence over assault allegations

The Supreme Court has sought an explanation from Delhi Police over alleged assaults on women journalists covering protests and extended the compliance report deadline to October 15

Rahul Gandhi's plea not listed for hearing in SC as defects yet to be cured

The petition filed by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and 10 prominent opposition leaders following a massive march on October 12 was not listed for hearing in the Supreme Court on Tuesday as defects pointed out by the registry are yet to be cured. As per the Supreme Court's website, the apex court registry had flagged 14 defects, including lack of a clear copy of the ID card of Congress president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, a co-petitioner in the case. The registry had also pointed out certain illegible or missing pages in the petition. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, in his response to Gandhi's request for a meeting to submit a memorandum on issues concerning the Chief Election Commissioner and the Election Commission, the alleged arbitrary arrest of several students, closure of Metro stations and cancellation of trains, had assured early hearing of the plea, if filed, on the judicial side. On Tuesday, a bench headed by the CJI assured the petition

SC defers hearing on pleas over Delhi protests, metro disruptions to Oct 15

The Supreme Court deferred to Thursday the hearing on pleas related to protests, closure of metro stations and disruptions in train services ahead of the October 10 agitations against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to the indisposition of Justice V Mohana. On Tuesday, a bench of Chief Justice (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was scheduled to conduct the crucial hearing on a litany of petitions. Justice Mohana, who was indisposed, joined the proceedings on Tuesday. At the outset, the CJI told lawyers that Justice Mohana was unwell but still came to the court. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta urged the bench to adjourn the hearing, saying that health issues should not be ignored. Other senior advocates, including Gopal Sankaranarayanan, also agreed to the deferment. Mehta told the bench that time granted to the Centre to file its response on a plea alleging contempt for disobeying the apex court's direction not to completely halt metro and trai

SC stays defamation trial against Rahul Gandhi over remarks against PM Modi

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed further proceedings in a defamation case before a trial court in Maharashtra against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Aparesh Kumar Singh issued notices to the Maharashtra government and the complainant, M H Shrishrimal, seeking their responses in four weeks. "Issue notice returnable in four weeks. Further proceedings before the trial court shall remain stayed," the bench ordered on a plea filed by Gandhi against a September 8 order of the Bombay High Court order refusing to quash summons to him. Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for the Raebareli MP, referred to earlier decisions of the top court and said the law is settled in the matter. The bench posted the matter for further hearing after four weeks. On September 8, the Bombay High Court refused to quash the summons issued to Gandhi in 2019 in the defamation case. It had dismissed Gandhi's .