Supreme Court Seeks Records Before Intervention The Supreme Court on Monday declined to pass an interim order suspending Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of unilateral decision-making within the Election Commission of India. Instead, it sought responses and records to examine how the disputed decisions were approved. The petition challenges

India has not introduced a nationwide ban on social media accounts for everyone under 18. The issue is under consideration after the Supreme Court asked the Centre to address how minors sign up for platforms and agree to their terms of service. Reports on the government’s response suggest changes to the Information Technology Rules may follow, but the final wording and scope of any new rule have not been announced. The

Supreme Court Blocks Trump Mail Ballot Restrictions The US Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to impose new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, allowing states to continue using their existing vote-by-mail procedures. The brief order represented a major legal defeat for the Trump administration as voting activities were al

Delhi Police have rejected allegations that excessive force was used against protesters during the July 20 Cockroach Janta Party-led demonstration at Jantar Mantar, telling the Supreme Court that the size of the gathering and subsequent clashes required a controlled police response. In an affidavit filed in connection with four petitions seeking a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into alleged police excesses, the force said more than 30,000 people participated in the protest ag

Court Ruling Ends a Long-Running Legal Chapter The Supreme Court has accepted the CBI’s closure reports in the Talabira-II coal allocation case and set aside the 2015 summons against former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. The ruling closes a legal chapter that influenced public debate over his leadership and legacy. Supreme Court Closes Manmohan Singh Coal Block Case The Manmohan Singh coal block case has been formally close

Court Raises Concern Over Protest Lathi-Charge The Supreme Court said peaceful agitation alone cannot justify a lathi-charge while hearing petitions alleging police excesses during recent student protests. The bench also opposed violence by demonstrators and called for a uniform national protocol.   Agitation Alone Cannot Justify Lathi-Charge, Supreme Court Says The Supreme Court on lathi charge during protests made an importa

CJP Centre Talks on NEET Demands End With 24-Hour Deadline CJP representatives met Union ministers and submitted demands linked to the NEET paper leak protest, including accountability and protection for protesters. The talks unfolded as the Supreme Court ordered the Centre to explain its long-term examination reform plan. Protest Delegation Submits Its Core Demands New Delhi, July 24, 2026: CJP Centre talks

Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing As Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Theft Row Widens The Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case has widened with Supreme Court proceedings, Bar Association reaction, arrests, resignations, and an SIT probe into alleged fund irregularities.   Ayodhya donation theft case now under sharper legal and public scrutiny New Delhi/Ayodhya, June 29: The alleged Ram Temple donation theft case has taken a f

Meenakshi Natarajan Nomination Row Reaches Supreme Court Meenakshi Natarajan’s rejected Rajya Sabha nomination has now become a major legal and political issue ahead of the Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha election. Meenakshi Natarajan Supreme Court Plea Escalates MP Rajya Sabha Row Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan has moved the Supreme Court after her nomination for the Rajya Sabha election from Madhya Pradesh was rejected, t

Supreme Court Clears Vinesh Phogat For Wrestling Trials   Vinesh Phogat Cleared For Trials The Supreme Court has allowed wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the Asian Games 2026 selection trials scheduled for May 30 and 31. The relief came during the hearing of a plea filed by the Wrestling Federation of India against the Delhi High Court order that had earlier permit

NEET Paper Leak Case: Supreme Court Questions Centre, NTA And CBI   The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, National Testing Agency, and CBI on petitions linked to the NEET paper leak case. The court expressed concern over repeated allegations affecting national-level entrance exams and reportedly observed that authorities had not learnt enough lessons from earlier exam controversies. NEET Exam Integrity Under Focus

Supreme Court Reaffirms Equal Rights The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that daughters have equal right to inheritance under Hindu law. The ruling makes it clear that a daughter is a legal heir to her father’s share in property and cannot be denied her claim because of gender. This strengthens the principle of equality in family property matters and reminds families that sons and daughters must be treated e

CBSE Language Rule Faces Supreme Court Test The CBSE Class 9 three-language rule has reached the Supreme Court after a PIL challenged its sudden implementation for the 2026-27 academic session. Senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi mentioned the matter before the court on Thursday, May 22, 2026, arguing that students preparing for Class 10 board exams could face pressure if they are suddenly asked to study more languages. He warned that the move may create confusion among

The Supreme Court of India, while hearing the Sabarimala Temple case, made key observations on religious access and unity within Hindu society.

The Supreme Court of India, on Day 6 of hearings in the Sabarimala women's entry case, focused on key constitutional questions surrounding religious freedom and judicial review. The bench observed that while certain limitations e