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Brazil’s Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes led the conviction of ex-President Jair Bolsonaro for orchestrating a coup attempt, sentencing him to 27 years. Revered by some as a defender of democracy and reviled by others, de Moraes’ bold rulings polarized Brazil

The Supreme Court will hear bail pleas of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Meeran Haider, and Gulfisha Fatima in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, challenging Delhi High Court’s rejection under UAPA.

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused urgent listing of a plea seeking cancellation of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match in Dubai on September 14. The petitioners argued the game undermines national dignity after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.

Justice Abhay Manohar Sapre, SCCoRS chairman, directed Telangana officials to ensure zero road fatalities. GHMC presented ongoing safety measures, including lane markings, footpaths, junction improvements, and signages, while stakeholders were urged to strengthen enforcement and preventive initiatives

The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission to accept Aadhaar as the 12th identity document in Bihar’s electoral roll revision. Clarifying it is not proof of citizenship, the court stressed that only genuine citizens should be allowed to vote

The AIFF has confirmed that the Super Cup will be held from October 25 to November 22, 2025. Additionally, the AIFF has initiated the Request for Quotation process for ISL rights

The Supreme Court will hear on September 8 petitions filed by RJD, AIMIM, and others challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s voter list. Opposition parties allege the exercise disenfranchises voters, while the EC defends it as a clean-up drive

The Supreme Court has dissolved the marriage of a couple entangled in a bitter dowry and fraud dispute, involving a rare 1951 Rolls Royce car once ordered by Jawaharlal Nehru for the Maharani of Baroda. A Rs. 2.25 crore settlement was reached, ending all civil and criminal proceedings.

Gangster-turned-politician Arun Gawli was released from Nagpur Central Jail after 17 years following Supreme Court bail in a 2007 murder case. The former MLA, convicted under MCOCA, had challenged the Bombay High Court’s 2019 verdict upholding his life sentence

The Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls closed with 2.17 lakh removal requests and 36,000 inclusion pleas. The Supreme Court directed paralegal support for voters as the EC assured 99.5% verification ahead of the final rolls on September 30

he Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL challenging the nationwide rollout of 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol, rejecting concerns that millions of motorists were being forced to use incompatible fuel. The bench backed the Centre’s stand, citing farmer benefits and policy considerations.

A plea in the Supreme Court has sought directions to the Election Commission to frame rules for registering and regulating political parties, alleging that many “bogus” outfits appoint criminals as office bearers and misuse donations, undermining democracy and transparency

The Supreme Court has ordered the seizure of a judge’s secretary’s steno book after noting a delay in uploading a Punjab and Haryana High Court order rejecting an anticipatory bail plea, directing a discreet inquiry and report from the NIC

The Supreme Court will hear on September 1 the RJD and AIMIM’s pleas to extend the deadline for filing claims in Bihar’s special intensive revision of electoral rolls. The exercise, the first since 2003, has reduced registered voters by 66 lakh

The Centre told the Supreme Court that states cannot file writ petitions under Article 32 against the President or Governors over delays in bill assent. The Constitution Bench is hearing a Presidential reference on judicial timelines for such discretion

Vantara, Reliance Foundation’s animal rescue and rehabilitation centre, pledged full cooperation with a Supreme Court-appointed SIT probing allegations of irregularities in acquiring animals, particularly elephants. The apex court clarified that the inquiry does not imply wrongdoing or doubts about statutory authorities

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised CM Revanth Reddy for objecting to the Supreme Court stay on MLC appointments, accusing him of politicising the issue and targeting BRS through Prof Kodandaram

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to advance the October 10 hearing on petitions seeking restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. The bench, led by CJI B R Gavai, reminded the Centre to consider ground realities while responding to the pleas

The Supreme Court ruled that commercial and prohibited speeches are not protected under fundamental rights and directed five social media influencers, including Samay Raina, to display apologies in their shows for mocking persons with disabilities and rare genetic disorders

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy vowed to renominate Prof Kodandaram Reddy as MLC despite a Supreme Court order. At Osmania University, he promised development funds, highlighted empty state coffers, and announced a December meeting at Arts College without police presence