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On November 3, the Patna High Court dismissed her petition against the rejection of her nomination papers from the Mohania reserved constituency in Kaimur district.

Supreme Court agrees to hear pleas against EC's decision to conduct nationwide SIR exercise on Nov 14

The apex court said that it will heat the pleas on November 14.

SC makes written communication of arrest grounds mandatory for all offences

A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice Augustine George Masih delivered the judgment in the Mihir Rajesh Shah vs State of Maharashtra case that arose from the high-profile Mumbai BMW hit-and-run incident of July 2024.

'This should be fixed': Supreme Court pulls up multiplexes over Rs 100 water bottles 

The Supreme Court also observed that the cinema industry is witnessing a decline and cautioned that if multiplexes fail to make ticket prices more reasonable, their halls could soon be empty.

'Should have checked horoscopes before getting into relationship': Supreme Court in rape case on pretext of marriage

The accused, a Superintendent of Police (SP), was alleged to have had sexual relations with a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) under a false promise to wed her, according to a report by Bar and Bench.

'POCSO Act being misused in consensual relationships between adolescents, law forced upon boys': Supreme Court

"The law is being thrust upon boys. We should spread awareness among boys and men about the legal provisions," said the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court defers hearing on porn ban, cites Nepal Gen-Z protest: 'Look what happened...'

The matter was taken up by a division bench headed by outgoing Chief Justice BR Gavai, who is set to demit office on November 23. The bench, while declining to proceed immediately, said the petition would be taken up again after four weeks, the report said.

Supreme Court agrees to hear Owaisi's plea seeking extension of time for registration of Waqf properties

In an interim order on September 15, the top court put on hold a few key provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.

Supreme Court asks IRDAI, industry to explore policies to improve motor insurance coverage

The supreme court is expected to deliberate on possible enforcement mechanisms and policy reforms to address the large-scale non-compliance of motor insurance in India.

Relationship with mutual consent ending in disappointment not an offence: Karnataka High Court

Referring to a Supreme Court judgment, the High Court highlighted the importance of distinguishing between consensual sex and rape.

OPINION | Supreme Court’s Karur Judgement: Questions of jurisdiction, neutrality and federal trust

Two aspects of the interim order have triggered debate. One, the decision to transfer the case to CBI when jurisprudence has set a high bar to do so. Two, the decision to appoint two IPS officers to the supervisory committee who may be of Tamil Nadu cadre but not natives of the state 

Govt to study SC order before taking call on Vodafone Idea relief: Scindia

A government official said Vodafone Idea will have to formally communicate the kind of relief it is seeking once the court issues its directive

SC order opens door for Vodafone Idea’s AGR relief; lenders, investors turn hopeful

The top court on October 27 said that any decision on granting relief to Vodafone Idea falls within the government’s policy domain

'What about cruelty towards humans?' Supreme Court makes sharp observations in stray dog case, slams states

The top court directs chief secretary of states and UTs, other than West Bengal and Telangana, to appear before it on November 3 at 10.30 am.

Centre begins CJI appointment process, asks Justice BR Gavai to recommend successor

Traditionally, the outgoing CJI receives the request for recommendation about a month before demitting office upon reaching the age of 65.

Govt initiates process to appoint new Chief Justice of India; Justice Surya Kant next in line

The letter asking Justice Gavai to name his successor is set to be delivered either this evening or on Friday, people aware of the procedure to appoint Supreme Court and high court judges told PTI.

SC dismisses Telangana's plea against HC order on quota to backward classes

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta dismissed the state's plea against the October 9 order of the Telangana High Court

OPINION | Manual Scavenging: When the Supreme Court saw its own order being violated at its own gate

Laws, judgments, and penalties can only go so far unless accompanied by a strong administrative will to eradicate this inhuman practice once and for all. The sight of a worker entering a sewer outside the Supreme Court is not just a failure of governance; it is a collective failure of conscience

Supreme Court allows temporary sale of green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR, can be used from October 18 to 21

The 70-year-old Bhupati is known to be one of the brains behind the extremist movement. Other insurgents who surrendered include two State zonal committee members, 10 divisional committee members and cadres from Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh.

Natco Pharma shares fall 3.5% as SC agrees to urgently list Roche's plea on Risdiplam launch

Roche moved the apex court after Delhi High Court allowed Natco Pharma to launch Risdiplam drug

Delhi seeks limited relaxation for green crackers ahead of Diwali: How they differ from traditional fireworks

Bursting of traditional firecrackers add to the smog in Delhi-NCR, caused widely due to stubble burning and vehicles.

Delhi govt hopes for 'meaningful' order by SC over green firecracker ban

Last month, the Supreme Court heard the case and allowed certified manufacturers to produce green crackers, while maintaining the restriction on their sale in the banned Delhi-NCR region

Judicial officers having 7 yrs of experience at Bar entitled to become ADJ under bar quota: SC

A five-judge Constitution bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justices M M Sundresh, Aravind Kumar, S C Sharma and K Vinod Chandran delivered two separate judgements to hold that judicial officers of subordinate judiciary are entitled to become district judges under direct recruitment process meant for advocates only.

'There's confusion': Supreme Court asks EC to furnish details of 3.66 lakh voters deleted from final Bihar electoral roll

The Supreme Court was responding to submissions in connection with the Bihar SIR, stating that the 3.66 lakh voters deleted in the final list – in addition to the 65 lakh removed in the draft list – had not been individually informed.

Right-wing YouTuber taunts CJI after shoe-hurling incident: ‘Lousy, undeserving judge'

The YouTuber's video, which also included remarks about the judge’s Dalit-Ambedkarite background, has since gone viral, drawing sharp criticism for its tone and content.