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A group of 72 legal professionals has urged Chief Justice of India Surya Kant to retract Supreme Court observations on environmental activism, arguing they undermine ecological litigation. The letter defends PILs as constitutional tools for accountability in developmental decision-making

The Supreme Court clarified that courts may continue hearing sedition-related cases under Section 124A IPC if the accused raises no objection. The ruling came while hearing a jailed petitioner’s plea, even as the colonial-era sedition law remains suspended pending the Centre’s review process

Supreme Court of India criticised state governments over rising stray dog attacks, calling the situation “deeply disturbing” and warning against administrative inertia. The court stressed that authorities must ensure public safety through coordinated, time-bound action and cannot ignore constitutional obligations under Article 21

Supreme Court of India directed continued judicial custody of two men arrested over violence during the Noida workers’ protest while hearing allegations of custodial torture by Uttar Pradesh Police. The court also sought responses on journalist Satyam Verma’s preventive detention related to the case

Supreme Court of India collegium approved the appointment of 19 new judges to the Madras High Court, including nine judicial officers and 10 advocates. It also cleared six additional judges of the Bombay High Court for appointment as permanent judges

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to rename the Navi Mumbai International Airport after D B Patil, saying courts cannot interfere in policy matters. The bench allowed petitioners to pursue the issue before competent authorities while stressing peaceful democratic protests

The Supreme Court of India asked MeitY to treat a PIL on stolen personal data as a representation, saying the issue was highly technical. The plea sought implementation of the DPDP Act, destruction of leaked data on foreign servers, and stronger safeguards against cybercrime

The Supreme Court allowed euthanasia of rabid, incurably ill, or dangerous stray dogs to protect public safety. It directed states to strengthen sterilisation and shelter systems, stressing that citizens have the right to move freely without fear of dog attacks or rabies threats

The Supreme Court of India ruled that a high court registrar general cannot independently initiate disciplinary proceedings against a judicial officer without approval from the chief justice or authorised judges, while hearing a case involving a dismissed Uttarakhand woman judicial officer

The Supreme Court of India highlighted low conviction rates under the UAPA while granting bail to Syed Iftikhar Andrabi, observing that over 90 per cent of such cases nationwide end in acquittals despite serious charges

The Supreme Court of India directed a petitioner seeking old age homes in every district of Bihar to approach the Patna High Court, stating the high court was best suited to examine alleged non-compliance with senior citizen welfare provisions

The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Mohammad Kashif in a money-laundering case involving alleged impersonation as an aide to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers to extort money and secure contracts through forged documents and morphed images

The Anand Marriage Act will come into force in Sikkim from June 1, enabling Sikh couples to officially register marriages conducted through Anand Karaj ceremonies. The move follows Supreme Court intervention and new state rules framed to implement the century-old legislation

A petition before the Supreme Court has sought restructuring of the NTA, alleging systemic failure in NEET-UG 2026 amid a paper leak scandal. It calls for a statutory body with parliamentary oversight, while the Centre announces a shift to computer-based exams and re-test schedule

The Supreme Court urged the Centre to rationalise airfares and provide relief to passengers, flagging huge fare discrepancies on identical routes. Hearing a plea against arbitrary airline pricing, the court stressed transparency, passenger protection and regulation of dynamic pricing, baggage charges and grievance mechanisms

The Supreme Court criticised the Rajasthan government over illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary, citing “administrative apathy”. The court summoned senior officials to appear on May 20 and sought compliance reports on measures to curb mining and protect the fragile ecosystem

The Supreme Court observed that free and fair elections are part of the Constitution’s basic structure and require an Election Commission that is independent and seen as independent. The court was hearing challenges to the 2023 law governing appointments of election commissioners

A nine-judge Supreme Court bench reserved its order on petitions concerning gender discrimination in religious places, including Sabarimala entry rules. The case examines the scope of religious freedom, constitutional morality, and judicial review across multiple faith practices in India

The Supreme Court urged Rani Kapur and Priya Kapur to avoid actions affecting mediation in their dispute over the RK Family Trust. The court stressed an amicable settlement, paused discussions on company appointments, and warned the case could otherwise become a prolonged legal battle

The Supreme Court of India ruled that a qualified woman pursuing her career and ensuring a stable environment for her child cannot be termed “cruelty” or “desertion.” The court criticised patriarchal assumptions and upheld women’s autonomy, dignity, and professional identity within marriage