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The Supreme Court agreed to examine a plea seeking a standard operating procedure for accessing courts beyond regular working hours in urgent life and liberty matters, including illegal detentions, while expressing concern over possible misuse of round-the-clock judicial access

The Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh DGP to constitute a Special Investigation Team to probe the 2023 murder of Salman Khan, citing allegations of political influence, and ordered completion of the investigation within two months

Twenty-three opposition leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, wrote to the Chief Justice of India seeking suspension of the Election Commission’s voter verification exercise, alleging electoral manipulation, wrongful voter deletions and threats to democratic processes

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has ordered a personal probe into the Supreme Court registry after an advocate alleged that an urgent case file was misplaced, marking the second time the bench has slammed registry staff this year

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant highlighted mediation as a strong dispute resolution mechanism during a London panel discussion. He said India has widely promoted mediation through judicial initiatives and the Mediation Act, 2023, while stressing its advantages over prolonged litigation

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said young legal professionals are driving the judiciary’s technological transformation but stressed that AI cannot replace human judgment. Speaking at Oxford Union, he highlighted AI’s efficiency while underlining the importance of empathy and ethical reasoning

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said the India-UK Free Trade Agreement marks a historic milestone, urging both nations to jointly strengthen arbitration and mediation systems. He stressed accessible, efficient dispute resolution mechanisms to boost investor confidence, trade growth, and deeper economic cooperation

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said artificial intelligence is now an operational reality and one of the biggest tests for international law. He stressed the need for legal, ethical and democratic safeguards to ensure AI remains accountable and human-centric

The Supreme Court introduced major electoral reforms for the Supreme Court Bar Association, extending the executive committee tenure to two years from 2027 and revising voter eligibility norms. The court also mandated cooling-off periods and appearance-based voting criteria for advocates

  The Supreme Court upheld the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, ruling it within constitutional powers under Article 324 and RPA 1950. The court said the exercise ensures integrity, accuracy, and credibility of rolls, advancing free and fair elections 

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday sought responses from the Centre, child rights body NCPCR, and the NHRC on a PIL seeking an absolute ban on the employment of children and adolescents in orchestras, dance troupes, massage parlours, and spas. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi took note of the submissions of senior advocate H S Phoolka, appearing for child rights collective 'Just Rights for Children Alliance' (JRCA), and issued the notices to Union ministries of labour and law a

The Supreme Court directed the CBI to take over Twisha Sharma’s death probe in Bhopal. FIRs under Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Dowry Act name her husband and in-laws. Court stressed impartial investigation, urging families to cooperate with authorities

The Supreme Court of India said “shocking orders” by judicial officers can erode public faith in the judiciary while hearing a plea by the former in-charge chairman of the Gujarat Revenue Tribunal against a Gujarat High Court directive seeking his removal

The Supreme Court modified its March 11 order against three academics linked to an NCERT Class 8 textbook controversy on judicial corruption. The court withdrew adverse remarks, allowing governments and institutions to independently decide future associations with the experts involved

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

The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a PIL seeking a national authority and audits to protect Sikh religious and heritage properties. The court stated the relief falls under legislative domain and directed the petitioner to Parliament's Petitions Committee.

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 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 observed during hearings related to Sabarimala and religious freedom that Hinduism is a way of life and that visiting temples or performing rituals is not mandatory to remain Hindu. The court also stressed that personal faith cannot be obstructed by others

The Supreme Court of India Collegium, headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant, approved the appointment of nine advocates as judges of the Calcutta High Court. The recommendations will now be forwarded to the Centre for final clearance and presidential approval