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Supreme Court suggests steps for speedy disposal of bail pleas in HCs

The Supreme Court has directed High Courts to ensure timely disposal of bail pleas and avoid casual adjournments in matters involving personal liberty

How governors decide who gets first shot at power in hung Assemblies

'Delay' in inviting Vijay to form govt in Tamil Nadu reignites debate, Bhavini Mishra explains

Democrats' midterm math dealt blow as Supreme Court tosses Virginia map

The decision marks a significant milestone in an escalating effort by Republicans and Democrats to maximize partisan advantages ahead of the November vote by redrawing congressional districts

Andhra Pradesh High Court episode sparks debate on judicial contempt

Legal experts say contempt powers exist to safeguard the administration of justice, not judicial ego, after a courtroom exchange in Andhra Pradesh High Court sparked debate

Supreme Court lays down guidelines to speed up trials in NIA cases

The Supreme Court directed the establishment of exclusive NIA courts and day-to-day hearings to expedite trials under anti-terror laws and special legislations.

Railways a consumer under Electricity Act, liable for surcharges: SC

The Supreme Court ruled that Indian Railways cannot claim deemed distribution licensee status and must pay cross-subsidy and additional surcharges on power procurement

RCOM fraud probe: SC says can't order arrest to sensationalise issue

The Supreme Court refused to direct Anil Ambani's arrest in the RCOM fraud case, saying investigative agencies must decide on custodial action

Supreme Court appoints former CJI as mediator in Sunjay Kapur case

The Supreme Court appointed former CJI D Y Chandrachud as mediator in the family trust dispute and asked parties to avoid public statements

SC asks: Can Court direct Parl to include CJI in EC appointments panel

Anoop Baranwal case stated CJI's presence was operational until enactment of new law: SC

Alpha Corp to invest ₹750 cr in EIL's stressed assets after SC nod

Alpha Corp to revive EIL's stalled projects with ₹750 crore investment after Supreme Court clears resolution plans, offering relief to over 3,000 buyers

SCBA seeks CJI intervention over Andhra HC incident involving lawyer

The Supreme Court Bar Association expressed concern over the Andhra Pradesh High Court incident involving a junior advocate and urged the CJI to examine the matter

Supreme court calls out 'private, publicity, and paisa' PIL trend

Supreme Court warns against misuse of PILs for publicity, private interest and gain, stressing that only genuine public interest cases will be entertained

Union Cabinet okays plan to raise number of Supreme Court judges to 38

Cabinet approves proposal to increase Supreme Court strength to 38 judges, aiming to improve efficiency and address rising caseloads in the apex court

Plea in SC alleges fake citations in NCLT order on Essel insolvency

A plea in the Supreme Court alleges non-existent citations in an NCLT order admitting Essel Infraprojects to insolvency, raising concerns over judicial integrity.

NCERT clears revised Class 8 textbook after judiciary chapter row

NCERT clears revised Class 8 social science textbook after judiciary chapter controversy, with updated content expected to be released within a week

SC strikes down degrading bail conditions, orders nationwide compliance

Supreme Court quashes humiliating bail conditions in Odisha, flags caste bias, and directs all courts nationwide to avoid imposing such degrading requirements

PIL now 'Private, Publicity, Paisa, Political Interest Litigation': SC

Commenting on the misuse of PILs, the Supreme Court on Tuesday remarked that Public Interest Litigation has now become 'Private Interest Litigation', 'Publicity Interest Litigation', 'Paisa Interest Litigation' and 'Political Interest Litigation'. This observation came from a nine-judge Constitution bench while they were hearing petitions regarding discrimination against women at religious sites, including the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, as well as the scope of religious freedom across various faiths. The bench comprised Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices B V Nagarathna, M M Sundresh, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, Aravind Kumar, Augustine George Masih, Prasanna B Varale, R Mahadevan and Joymalya Bagchi. The top court questioned the objective of the Indian Young Lawyers Association over its 2006 PIL challenging the prohibition of women aged 10 to 50 from entering the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala. Advocate Ravi Prakash Gupta, representing the Indian Young Lawyers Associatio

Supreme Court refuses to interfere in NCLAT order restoring Byju's CoC

Supreme Court backs NCLAT decision restoring original CoC in Byju's insolvency case, dismissing founder Byju Raveendran's appeal and allowing probe into IRP conduct

SC agrees to hear pleas against Transgender Persons Amendment Act

The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, all states and Union territories on a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026. A bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi agreed to hear the pleas and issued notice on them. The bench said the matter would be placed before a three-judge bench, which would be constituted by the CJI. "There is no question of granting any interim order," it said. The apex court posted the matter for hearing after six weeks. On March 25, Parliament passed a bill to amend the law on the protection and rights of transgender persons, which excludes social orientations from the ambit of the statute. It received the President's assent on March 30. The Act provides for graded punishment based on the gravity of harm inflicted on such people.

No codified law, only conscience: India's judicial recusal doctrine

With no statutory framework, judicial recusal in India hinges on ethics and precedent, balancing impartiality with duty amid concerns over litigant-driven bench selection