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  SC slams Vijay Shah for remarks on Sofiya Qureshi: 'You should weigh your words when you speak'

  India | May 19, 2025 13:26 IST

  Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah came under fire after a video, which was distributed widely, showed him allegedly making objectionable remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. Madhya Pradesh Minister Vijay Shah

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  Stalin writes to CMs of non-BJP ruled states, urges to oppose Presidential reference in SC

  May 18, 2025 16:56 IST

  MK Stalin in his letter said that it is well known that the advisory judiciary of the Supreme Court cannot be invoked or exercised when the issue in question has already been decided by an authoritative verdict of the court.

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  'I must deprecate openly': Chief Justice BR Gavai criticises SCBA over Justice Trivedi farewell

  India | May 16, 2025 22:45 IST

  The CJI, however, praised SCBA president and senior advocate Kapil Sibal and vice president Rachna Srivastava for their presence before it during the proceedings despite the bar body not holding the usual function for Justice Trivedi in the evening.

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  SC warns Telangana officials of jail over tree felling in Hyderabad's Kancha Gachibowli forest

  May 15, 2025 15:58 IST

  The Supreme Court has warned Telangana officials of possible jail time if they fail to restore the forest cleared in Hyderabad's Kancha Gachibowli area. The court took serious note of the pre-planned felling of trees, which it said took advantage of a long weekend to avoid judicial scrutiny.

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  President Murmu questions SC's deadline ruling on state bills: 'Can timelines be imposed?'

  India | May 15, 2025 11:08 IST

  The Supreme Court has delivered conflicting judgements on whether the President's assent under Article 201 is subject to judicial review. By raising questions, the President seeks clarity on the constitutional boundaries of executive and judicial authority.

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  Is this appropriate? SC raps BJP minister Vijay Shah over remarks on Colonel Sofia Qureshi

  Madhya Pradesh | May 15, 2025 11:45 IST

  On Wednesday, an FIR was registered against Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah in Indore district for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Colonel Sofia Qureshi, following the orders of the state High Court, an official said.

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  Centre says key provisions of Waqf Act will continue, Supreme Court to hear matter on May 20

  India | May 15, 2025 12:21 IST

  The Supreme Court had on April 17 recorded the Centre's assurance of not denotifying waqf properties, including "waqf by user", or making appointments in the central waqf council and boards till May 5.

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  Justice BR Gavai takes oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India

  India | May 14, 2025 10:50 IST

  When asked if he would join politics like his father, Justice Gavai said, "I have no political ambitions. I have decided not to take any post-retirement assignments or posts. Any other assignment is also below the CJI post, and Governor is also below the CJI post."

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  Justice BR Gavai takes oath as 52nd CJI: Know all about him and his key judgments

  India | May 14, 2025 10:33 IST

  Justice BR Gavai to take oath as 52nd CJI today: Born on 24th November, 1960, at Amravati, he joined the Bar on 16th March, 1985 and worked with late Bar. Raja S. Bhonsale, former Advocate General and Judge of the High Court, till 1987.

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  Operation Sindoor should not be allowed for commercial exploitation: PIL in SC seeks trademark ban

  India | May 11, 2025 7:23 IST

  Operation Sindoor: The military strikes were carried out under Operation Sindoor two weeks after the massacre of 26 civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

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  Supreme Court rejects plea to review DND flyway toll-free verdict

  India | May 09, 2025 15:45 IST

  The Supreme Court has rejected a review plea, reaffirming its decision to keep the DND flyway toll-free, citing that the operator has already made substantial profits.

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  Pakistan Supreme Court rules in favour of military trials of civilians, PTI workers on radar

  World | May 07, 2025 20:43 IST

  Delivering the 5-2 split verdict, Justice Aminuddin announced the 10-page short order, accepting the appeals and allowing the trial of civilians involved in the May 9, 2023, attacks.

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  Supreme Court reveals judges' asset details: Justice KV Vishwanathan tops list with assets of Rs120

  India | May 06, 2025 18:28 IST

  The Supreme Court has also published the full procedure for appointments to both the high courts and the Supreme Court. This includes the role of the High Court Collegium, inputs from state governments and the Union government, and the decision-making process of the Supreme Court Collegium.

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  SC defers hearing on petitions against Waqf Amendment Act to May 15 | Here's what top court said

  India | May 05, 2025 14:29 IST

  The current Chief Justice of India, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, is set to retire on May 13, and the case will now be listed before a new bench led by Justice BR Gavai, who is scheduled to take oath as the next Chief Justice on May 14.

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  Mughal 'heir' Sultana Begum seeks possession of Red Fort, SC junks plea, calls it 'meritless'

  Delhi | May 05, 2025 13:27 IST

  A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar dismissed the petition as “misconceived” and “meritless” at the very outset.

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  SC dismisses PIL seeking safety of tourists in view of Pahalgam terror attack, rebukes petitioner

  India | May 05, 2025 14:41 IST

  The bench came down heavily on the petitioner, stating that the plea appeared to be aimed at gaining publicity rather than addressing any genuine public concern.

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  In gang rape, one man’s act enough to convict all if there is common intention: SC

  India | May 05, 2025 12:19 IST

  While hearing a case, the bench comprising Justices Sanjay Karol and KV Viswanathan said that as long as all members have acted in furtherance of the common intention they would all be culpable of the gang rape.

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  SC halts deportation of family to Pakistan, orders verification of Indian citizenship documents

  India | May 02, 2025 23:45 IST

  The development comes amid rising diplomatic tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad in wake of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 people, most of them tourists.

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  'Such actions can demoralise forces': Supreme Court turns down plea on Pahalgam attack

  India | May 01, 2025 23:52 IST

  The apex court lashes out at the petitioners for seeking a judicial probe into the Pahalgam terror attack and that such actions can go against the forces' morale.

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  SC to hear plea seeking constitution of judicial commission to probe Pahalgam attack today

  India | May 01, 2025 0:00 IST

  The plea in the Supreme Court sought directions to the Central government and the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir for the protection of other tourists in Kashmir.