The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a plea seeking mandatory menstrual leave nationwide, stating it is a policy matter for the government. A bench led by Surya Kant warned compulsory rules could unintentionally affect women’s employment opportunities
The Supreme Court of India declined to hear a plea seeking action against alleged misinformation on the Tirumala Laddu controversy. The bench led by Surya Kant said a criminal investigation is already underway and evidence can be submitted to the probe agency
The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a plea seeking repatriation of ashes believed to be of Subhas Chandra Bose from Renkoji Temple. The petition by grand nephew Ashis Ray was withdrawn after the court questioned proof and family consensus
The Supreme Court banned a class 8 NCERT book chapter on judicial corruption, ordering seizure of physical and digital copies. CJI Surya Kant cited contempt, warning of strict action, and issued show-cause notices to NCERT and education officials
The Rajasthan High Court Jaipur Bench received its 10th bomb threat since October, warning of RDX ahead of CJI Surya Kant’s visit. Security sweeps found nothing suspicious, and court proceedings resumed after brief disruption
The Supreme Court of India criticised the functioning of Real Estate Regulatory Authority, saying it was high time governments revisited RERA’s role. The court stayed the Himachal Pradesh High Court order blocking the office shift from Shimla to Dharamsala
CJI Surya Kant emphasized that technology should support human judgment in the judiciary, not replace it. Speaking at a Cuttack symposium, he stressed strengthening judicial infrastructure to reduce case backlogs and ensure timely delivery of justice for citizens
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 said it does not want to pass any order that could strain India-Russia relations while hearing a custody case involving a Russian woman who fled to Moscow with her child, directing the MEA and Delhi Police to intensify efforts
New Delhi: A group consisting of 15 retired judges of various high courts, 77 retired bureaucrats and 25 retired armed forces officers have issued an open statement saying that ‘unfortunate and unprecedented comments’ were made by a two-judge bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justices Surya Kant and Justice J.B. Pardiwala, while hearing a petition […]
