Supreme Court of India

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.

On Monday, the Supreme Court of India dismissed an appeal by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), which had challenged a ruling by the Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) that annulled penalties imposed on Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL).

NEW DELHI: Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, who has served as the Chief Justice of India, leaves behind a storied legacy marked by legal accomplishments and a passion for cricket that dates back to his childhood days in Lutyens’ Delhi. Born on November 11, 1959, his early years were influenced by his father, Y.V. Chandrachud, himself a […]

In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has asserted that sexual harassment cases cannot simply be dismissed based on a compromise between the parties. This judgment is a critical step toward reinforcing justice, especially in a society where the gravity of sexual harassment has often been diluted by out-of-court settlements or social pressures […]

The Supreme Court’s recent notice to the Delhi government and police regarding the ineffective implementation of the firecracker ban during Diwali has once again highlighted the perennial issue of air pollution in the capital. Despite clear directives and a complete ban on the sale and use of firecrackers, the city witnessed rampant violations, leading to […]

NEW DELHI – In a recent decision, the Supreme Court clarified the authority of the Chief Justice of a High Court in assigning cases among judges, emphasizing that judges must operate strictly within the jurisdiction assigned to them. The ruling came in response to a dispute in Neeta Singh and Others v. State of Uttar […]

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court of India on Friday heard a plea alleging major discrepancies in the NEET-PG 2021 examination scores, highlighting a significant issue with the conduct of postgraduate medical entrance exams in India. The bench, comprising Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Manoj Misra, was informed about concerns not only regarding NEET-PG 2021 […]

In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India affirmed the right of states to regulate industrial alcohol, delivering an 8:1 majority judgment that reshapes the legal landscape surrounding alcohol control.

NEW DELHI – The Supreme Court of India has issued a temporary halt on demolitions across the country without its explicit permission, with exceptions only for encroachments on public infrastructure such as roads, footpaths, railway tracks, or water bodies. This decision comes as the court examines multiple petitions alleging the government’s misuse of bulldozers to […]

NEW DELHI– In a historic appointment 77 years after India’s Independence, Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, AVSM, VSM, has been appointed as the Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS). She is the first woman officer to assume this prestigious position, marking a significant milestone in the history of the Indian Armed Forces.   […]