Supreme Court

SC orders liquidation of Jet Airways liquidation

NEW DELHI – In a landmark decision impacting India’s aviation sector, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the liquidation of Jet Airways under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), marking an end to its lengthy insolvency resolution process. The ruling came in the case State Bank of India and ors v Consortium of Mr Murari […]

Supreme Court to review plea of Ex-army officer accused in alleged rape case

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a Special Leave Petition filed by ex-officer of the Indian Army, Rakesh Walia, seeking to quash the FIR and related proceedings against him undergrounds of malicious prosecution and abuse of law under Section 528 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS).

Supreme Court upholds validity of UP Madarsa Education Act, affirms rights of minorities

The Supreme Court of India has upheld the constitutional validity of the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, reversing an earlier decision by the Allahabad High Court.

Supreme Court imposes Rs 50,000 fine on Leena Paulose for frivolous plea

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has slapped a fine of Rs 50,000 on Leena Paulose, wife of notorious conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, for challenging a Delhi High Court order adjourning her bail plea.

Supreme Court declines status quo on demolition of religious structures in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to impose a status quo on the demolition of certain religious structures in Gujarat’s Gir Somnath district. This decision followed the Gujarat government’s assurance that the land involved would not be transferred to any third party. The case was heard by a bench comprising Justices B.R. Gavai […]

Supreme Court reinstates insolvency proceedings against Byju’s

NEW DELHI – In a significant development for the embattled edtech company Byju’s, the Supreme Court has reinstated insolvency proceedings that had been previously halted by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). The top court’s ruling emphasized that Byju’s must adhere to the guidelines of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) in addressing its […]

UP defends Madarsa Education Act, challenges Allahabad HC’s verdict in SC

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh government has told the Supreme Court that the Allahabad High Court’s decision to invalidate the entire Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, was unjustified. The state argued that only specific provisions, if necessary, should have been struck down rather than the entire Act.   Appearing on behalf of […]

SC warns center on unauthorized riverbed development: Three-week notice issued

Supreme Court on Monday requested a response from the Center and other parties.

Cleaning up R G Kar Medical College necessary redemption

The recent expulsion of ten individuals from R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital marks a significant step in addressing the deep-rooted issues of harassment and misconduct that have plagued the institution. This decisive action comes in the wake of the horrific rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor on August 9, 2024, an […]

SC grants interim protection to journalist Abhishek Upadhyay in UP caste dynamics case

The Supreme Court granted interim protection to journalist Abhishek Upadhyay, facing charges for a post on caste dynamics in Uttar Pradesh. The Court stressed that government criticism should not lead to criminal action, upholding journalistic freedom.