Supreme Court of India

Supreme Court clarifies procedural irregularities under NDPS Act not grounds for bail

Supreme Court stated that non-compliance with Section 52A of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, 1985, does not automatically entitle an accused to bail.

Supreme Court stays Kerala High Court’s restrictions on elephants in temple festivals

NEW DELHI: In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the restrictions imposed by the Kerala High Court on the use of elephants in temple festivals. The apex court’s decision comes as a relief to the Thiruvambady and Paramekkavu Devaswom, the organizers of the iconic Thrissur Pooram festival in Kerala.   The Supreme […]

Supreme Court directs women’s reservation in Delhi Bar associations

Supreme Court has directed the introduction of women’s reservation in bar associations across Delhi.

Ensuring shelter for homeless during winter

As winter approaches, the Supreme Court of India has taken a significant step to address the plight of homeless individuals by directing state governments to furnish details about the facilities available for housing them. This directive, issued by the Supreme Court underscores the urgent need for comprehensive and effective measures to protect the homeless from […]

Filing charge sheet despite interim order contempt of court: SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court recently emphasized that once an interim order restraining coercive action is passed, filing a charge sheet in a criminal case violates judicial directives. This observation came while a bench comprising Justice Abhay Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih discharged contempt notices against three Jharkhand Police officers who had tendered unconditional […]

Supreme Court acquits death row convict citing trial irregularities

NEW DELHI: In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court on Monday acquitted Ashok, a man convicted of rape and murder, citing serious lapses in his legal representation during the trial. The Bench, comprising Justices AS Oka, Ahsanuddin Amanullah, and Augustine George Masih, highlighted procedural violations, including inadequate cross-examination and non-compliance with Section 313 of the […]

SC questions Senthil Balaji’s quick return as TN Minister post-bail

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday raised serious concerns over the swift reinstatement of Senthil Balaji to the Tamil Nadu Cabinet as a State Minister, following his release on bail in a money laundering case linked to a recruitment scam.   A bench comprising Justices AS Oka and AG Masih observed that Balaji’s immediate […]

Justice, equity, fair play key to communal harmony: Advocate Mahmood Pracha on Shahi Jama Masjid case

Advocate Mahmood Pracha spoke to The New Indian about the Supreme Court's recent order on Sambhal's Shahi Jama Masjid case.

SC stalls trial court proceedings in Sambhal Mosque dispute

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Sambhal Trial Court to halt proceedings in the case concerning the Shahi Jama Masjid until the matter is addressed by the Allahabad High Court. The apex court also instructed that the survey report prepared by the advocate commissioner remain sealed and unopened in the interim.   […]

SC to hear Sambhal Mosque Committee’s plea against survey orders

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is set to hear a petition from the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid Committee challenging a local court’s decision to survey the mosque. The case, which has sparked communal unrest, will be taken up today by a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar.   The […]