"supreme-court"

The Supreme Court has directed expelled JD(U) MLA Anant Singh to surrender by December 1 in the Dular Chand Yadav murder case. It also ordered Bihar Police to complete the investigation within four months while hearing a plea seeking cancellation of Singh's bail

The Supreme Court has said consensual physical intimacy cannot later be treated as rape merely because a relationship ends. It made the observation while discharging a Kerala man accused of rape and cheating in a case involving allegations of deception

The Supreme Court reserved its order on firecracker restrictions in Delhi-NCR, questioning poor compliance with its directions. It suggested involving prominent personalities such as Virat Kohli in awareness campaigns, stressed educating children and sought an affidavit from the Centre on enforcement

Congress on Thursday alleged that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls was a conspiracy by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to deprive large sections of Indians of their voting rights.

The Supreme Court will hear matters on Thursday related to rising Delhi-NCR pollution, stubble burning and the sale of green firecrackers ahead of Diwali. While a complete ban on the manufacture, storage and use of firecrackers remains in force, the court had earlier allowed the production of green crackers without permitting their sale.

The Supreme Court refused to consolidate cybercrime cases pending against two people across several states, calling such offences “digital dacoity”. The bench stressed victims’ rights and ongoing investigations after hearing allegations involving a mule account and a senior citizen

The Supreme Court declined to entertain the OBC Federation of India’s plea for a pre-loaded caste drop-down menu in Census 2027. The bench called the issue a policy matter and allowed petitioner to approach the Registrar General and Census Commissioner

The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea seeking a pre-loaded OBC caste drop-down menu in Census 2027 digital tools. The bench termed the matter a policy decision and allowed the petitioner to approach the Registrar General and Census Commissioner

Self-styled godman Asaram has been booked by Jodhpur police for allegedly failing to return to Central Jail before his medical parole deadline. The Supreme Court rejected his extension plea, and police are investigating his delayed surrender following hospital treatment

The Supreme Court questioned the Centre over the wide gap between medicine MRPs and retailer prices, asking whether the system favoured pharmaceutical manufacturers. It also criticised the NPPA and reserved its order on petitions concerning medicine pricing.

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response to a plea seeking transfer of a Delhi High Court PIL that demands 'Vande Mataram' be accorded a status equal to the national anthem. The petition argues that the song is a symbol of national unity and pride.

The Election Commission of India told the Supreme Court that Form 6, used for inclusion of names in electoral rolls, has not been amended through its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) orders. The poll body clarified that only a separate declaration linked to the SIR process was revised.

The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on a challenge to land acquisition for a housing scheme in Ayodhya. The petitioners cited safeguards under the 2013 law, including social impact assessment and the use of previously acquired land, while the state opposed delaying development

The Supreme Court stayed for a week the investigation into the alleged CMRL bribery case involving former Keralam chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his daughter and son-in-law. It allowed them to pursue an appeal before a Kerala High Court division bench

The Supreme Court directed the State Election Commission to examine allegations that YSRCP candidates were blocked from filing nominations, consider extending deadlines in affected municipalities, and hold the final candidate list until October 25. The party called the directions a victory

The Supreme Court directed Andhra Pradesh’s State Election Commission to withhold final candidate lists for urban local body polls until October 26. It asked the panel to examine complaints of nomination obstruction and ordered adequate security to ensure free and fair elections

The Supreme Court held that private citizens can file criminal complaints against elected candidates for allegedly furnishing false information or concealing material facts in election affidavits. However, it declined to revive proceedings against Karnataka MLA Shailendra Beldale in the case

The Supreme Court issued notice on a plea seeking candidate-wise disclosure of actual questions, options and answers in NEET-PG 2026. Petitioners argue the existing system limits independent score verification and have sought permanent response records and a time-bound objection process

The Supreme Court issued notice to the Election Commission of India on a plea filed by Rahul Gandhi and other INDIA bloc leaders challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The court tagged the petition with similar pending cases and said it would examine the conduct of one of the petitioners at the next hearing.

Centre tells Supreme Court that the temporary suspension of mobile internet services around Raisina Hill during the October 10 CJP protest was a lawful and proportionate measure to maintain public order. It denied violating the court's directions and sought dismissal of contempt proceedings against the Union Home Secretary.