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The Calcutta High Court adjourned till July 30 the hearing on Abhishek Banerjee's plea seeking protection from coercive action in eight FIRs, observing that each case must be considered individually and not compared with other petitions

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal approached the Supreme Court challenging the interpretation of the Constitution’s Tenth Schedule, arguing it weakens the anti-defection law by allowing political mergers to bypass disqualification. The court agreed to list the matter for hearing

Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal has appealed to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his 19-day hunger strike. Sibal slammed the Centre's silence on the protest and paper leaks, calling the current administration "anti-people" and unwilling to engage in dialogue

NCERT’s revised Class 8 Social Science textbook introduces a section on “corruption in the judiciary,” sparking political debate. While detailing case backlogs and accountability mechanisms, the addition drew criticism from Kapil Sibal, who questioned why corruption in other institutions was not highlighted

The Centre opposed climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s request to appear via video in the Supreme Court, challenging his detention under the NSA. His wife alleges the detention is arbitrary and violates constitutional rights. The case is adjourned to December 15

The Supreme Court directed States to provide additional staff to the Election Commission to ease the workload on booth-level officers engaged in the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, following complaints of extreme pressure, FIRs, and deaths by suicide among BLOs

Outgoing Chief Justice of India B R Gavai said he was leaving the Supreme Court with “satisfaction and contentment”, describing his four-decade legal journey as deeply fulfilling. At an emotional farewell, colleagues praised his simplicity, integrity, and commitment to constitutional values

The Supreme Court has postponed for six weeks Sahara’s plea seeking approval to sell 88 properties to the Adani Group, asking the Centre to respond to objections raised by the amicus curiae and stating that disputes over sale documents require trial-level scrutin

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy travelled to New Delhi with senior Congress leaders and is expected to meet Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi to discuss party matters, including the Jubilee Hills by election. His visit also sparked speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle in Telangana

Activist Umar Khalid told the Supreme Court there is no evidence linking him to the 2020 Delhi riots, denying conspiracy charges under UAPA. His counsel argued for bail on parity grounds as the hearing, also involving others, remains inconclusive

The Supreme Court has said it will move cautiously on challenges to provisions of the Hindu Succession Act, stressing the need to balance women’s inheritance rights with Hindu social structure. It referred petitions on Sections 15 and 16 to mediation.

Kapil Sibal has questioned the whereabouts of former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned last month citing health reasons. Calling him a “‘laapataa’ vice president”, Sibal urged Home Minister Amit Shah to clarify his condition and location to address public concern

A bench of Justices B. R. Gavai and A. G. Masih was hearing a plea filed by journalist Sanjay Sharma challenging the Centre's directive to block his news channel on YouTube on the grounds of "national security" and "public order."

The ceremonial bench comprised the outgoing CJI, Justice Gavai, and Justice Sanjay Kumar, showcasing a rare moment of reflection, celebration, and reverence, not just for Justice Khanna's contributions, but the legacy of his uncle, former Supreme Court judge Justice H R Khanna, he took forward.

Sibal, speaking to media ahead of the introduction of the Waqf bill in the Lok Sabha, said that the BJP-led government has a single point agenda behind this bill, and that is to target and harass a certain community

Asserting that the confidence in the judicial system seems to be on the decline in people's perception, Sibal has said alternatives can only be found when both the government and the judiciary accept that the systems in place, including for judges' appointments, are not working.

Exposes the double standards of the Congress party's commitment towards the tenth schedule of the Indian Constitution

Asks what will be her role in abetting crime committed by son

Kapil Sibal said that Bharatiya Janata Party has only one goal in its mind which is to oust governments ruled by opposition parties in various states.

Attorney General R Venkatramani, representing Centre, countered the interim plea and said that there is no urgency at all.