Supreme Court considers Delhi protest-related detentions and alleged police excesses
The Supreme Court has observed that no organisation can occupy a designated protest site indefinitely, emphasising that the right to peaceful protest must be ba…
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Supreme Court schedules final hearing on Waqf Amendment Act challenge for December
The Supreme Court has scheduled January 21, 2027, for hearing petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The Court dir…
One group cannot occupy protest site indefinitely; everyone has right to protest: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has observed that no individual or organisation can occupy a designated protest site indefinitely, emphasising that every group has an equal c…
Supreme Court examines police use of facial recognition technology on protesters
The Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition challenging police use of facial recognition technology and biometric surveillance at protest sites. The Court…
Calling wife 'stupid' or 'useless' cannot by itself amount to cruelty: Supreme Court quashes FIR
The Supreme Court has ruled that calling one's wife “stupid” or “useless”, by itself, does not constitute criminal cruelty or intimidation. Quashing the FIR aga…
Supreme Court questions NBEMS over refusal to disclose NEET-PG questions and answer keys
The Supreme Court has directed the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to justify its refusal to disclose actual NEET-PG questions alongs…
Madras High Court constitutes judicial board to take over Chidambaram Nataraja Temple administration
The Madras High Court has constituted a five-member Board of Management, headed by two retired judges, to oversee the administration of the historic Chidambaram…
'Society That Treats Tradition As Beyond Scrutiny Fails To Reform Unjust Practices': Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Bats For Scientific Temper
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has emphasised that scientific temper, rational thinking and the freedom to question are essential to strengthening the rule …
'Legislature Cannot Directly Annul Judgment' : Supreme Court Strikes Down 2022 Karnataka Law Validating Tainted 2011 Civil Service Selection
The Supreme Court struck down the Karnataka Gazetted Probationers (Confirmation of Selection) Act, 2022, holding that the legislature cannot enact a law solely …
Jammu and Kashmir High Court strikes down water usage charges on hydropower projects
The Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has struck down water usage charges imposed on hydropower projects under the Jammu and Kashmir Water Resources (Regula…
Gauhati High Court: Non-governmental bodies cannot restrict people's freedom of movement
The Gauhati High Court has ruled that non-governmental and customary village institutions cannot restrict people's fundamental right to freedom of movement. Set…
Supreme Court directs Centre to frame measures against misuse of live-streamed court proceedings
The Supreme Court has directed the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) to incorporate enforcement measures into its proposed policy…
Madras High Court directs cyber police to monitor online attacks against judges
The Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu Police Cyber Crime Division to actively monitor digital platforms for online content amounting to criminal int…
'Legislature Cannot Directly Annul Judgment' : Supreme Court Strikes Down 2022 Karnataka Law Validating Tainted 2011 Civil Service Selection
The Supreme Court struck down the Karnataka Gazetted Probationerskins (Confirmation of Selection) Act, 2022, holding that the legislature cannot enact a law sol…
Kerala High Court strikes down restriction barring women from working in toddy shops
The Kerala High Court has struck down Rule 7(37) of the Kerala Abkari Shops Disposal Rules, 2002, which prohibited women from working in toddy shops. The Court …