Supreme Court

Supreme Court to hear Manish Sisodia’s plea for bail condition relaxation

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) regarding a plea by former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia. Sisodia seeks relaxation of a bail condition requiring him to report to the investigating officer (IO) every Monday and Thursday.   A Bench […]

SC appoints Advocate Commissioners to monitor truck entry amid Delhi pollution crisis

NEW DELHI: In a decisive move to tackle Delhi’s persistent air pollution, the Supreme Court has appointed 13 advocate commissioners to assess the enforcement of restrictions on truck entry from neighbouring regions. This directive was issued during a hearing on Friday by a Bench comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih.   The […]

Balancing sensitivity with right to create humour

The recent call by the Supreme Court for sensitization against jokes targeting Sikhs and Sardars underscores a critical issue in contemporary society: the balance between humour and the dignity of communities. While humour is an essential aspect of human interaction, fostering joy and connection, it must be wielded responsibly to ensure it does not perpetuate […]

Supreme Court proposes makeshift courtroom in jail for Yasin Malik’s cross-examination

Supreme Court proposed setting up a temporary courtroom inside a jail to facilitate the cross-examination of terror convict Yasin Malik.

Supreme Court reinstates criminal proceedings against former Kerala minister Antony Raju

Supreme Court reinstated criminal proceedings against Antony Raju, a former Kerala minister, in the 33-year-old underwear evidence tampering case.

Supreme Court grants anticipatory bail to actor Siddique in 2016 rape case 

Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Malayalam actor Siddique in a rape case filed against him.

Advocate challenges inclusion of ‘socialism’, ‘secularism’ in Constitution’s preamble in SC

Delhi-based advocate Ashwini Upadhyay has filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court of India, seeking the removal of the words "Socialism" and "Secularism" from the Preamble of the Constitution.

Supreme Court grants interim protection to ex-Chhattisgarh bureaucrat Anil Tuteja in liquor scam case

In a significant development on Thursday, the Supreme Court granted interim protection from arrest to former Chhattisgarh bureaucrat Anil Tuteja.

Supreme Court curbs “Bulldozer Justice”: Establishes protocol for demolition in criminal cases

In a landmark ruling on Wednesday, the Supreme Court of India declared it unlawful to demolish buildings or homes solely because they are owned or occupied by individuals accused of crimes.

Supreme Court questions authorities on firecracker ban pollution control measures

On Monday, the Supreme Court of India raised concerns about the inadequate enforcement of the firecracker ban in Delhi during Diwali, questioning the effectiveness of current pollution control measures.