Supreme Court
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CM Mamata Banerjee misleading people on SIR, officers facing threats: ECI in SC affidavit
India | Jan 21, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTThe poll body said, unlike other states, West Bengal is witnessing a significantly higher level of threats and obstructions during the SIR process. According to the affidavit, people are being provoked by being misinformed about the revision exercise.
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EC mulls extending SIR deadline in West Bengal following Supreme Court's directions
West Bengal | Jan 21, 2026, 08:05 PM ISTEarlier, the EC had set February 7 as the last date for hearings and February 14 for the publication of the final electoral rolls, after an initial extension. The schedule has come under scrutiny following a petition from the Trinamool Congress.
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SC raps officials–builder mafia nexus for destroying Chandigarh lake: 'Sukhna Ko Aur Kitna Sukhaoge'
India | Jan 21, 2026, 03:42 PM ISTA bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued a warning to the Haryana government, cautioning it not to repeat “past mistakes” and rather learn from them.
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Ensure there is no illegal mining in Aravalli region, consequences are irreversible: Supreme Court
India | Jan 21, 2026, 03:22 PM ISTThe Supreme Court said the committee will work under the direction and supervision of this court and also extended its order, which kept in abeyance its November 20 directions that accepted a uniform definition of Aravallis hills and ranges.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 20, 2026
India | Jan 20, 2026, 08:15 PM ISTNitin Nabin became the 12th president of the BJP, which was founded in 1980, the same year he was born. K Laxman, Returning Officer for BJP organisational polls, handed over the certificate of election to 45-year-old Nabin, the youngest ever to occupy the top party.
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Stray dogs case: SC reprimands Menaka Gandhi for remarks against order; next hearing on January 28
India | Jan 20, 2026, 04:26 PM ISTDuring the proceedings, a counsel narrated his personal ordeal, stating that his residential area is overrun by stray dogs that chase each other throughout the night, causing severe disturbance. He informed the court that he suffers from sleep disorder and his children are unable to study.
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Bengal SIR: SC orders EC to display names of 1.25 crore voters on 'logical discrepancies' list
West Bengal | Jan 19, 2026, 03:33 PM ISTTo make this process easier, the court ordered that facilities for submitting documents and objections should be set up within panchayat bhavans and block offices. It also directed the West Bengal government to provide sufficient staff to assist the State Election Commission during this exercise.
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Yashwant Varma suffers stepback as Supreme Court rejects plea against Parliamentary panel
India | Jan 16, 2026, 07:19 PM ISTJustice Varma was transferred from the Delhi High Court back to the Allahabad High Court after burnt wads of currency notes were discovered at his official residence in New Delhi on March 14.
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I-PAC raids: Setback for Mamata Banerjee as SC issues notice to Bengal govt, stays FIR against ED
India | Jan 15, 2026, 03:27 PM ISTI-PAC raids: Posting the matter for February 3, the Supreme Court also directed the West Bengal government to protect the CCTV footage of the raids, pointing out that the ED's plea has raised serious issue relating to the probe conducted by the central agencies and interference by state agencies.
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Mamata Banerjee stole ED officer's phone during I-PAC raid, ED tells Supreme Court
India | Jan 15, 2026, 12:40 PM ISTSG Mehta stated that the Chief Minister, along with the Director and Commissioner, were present at the scene and he alleged that the officers were sitting on a dharna (protest) with political leaders.
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Cash discovery row: Justice Varma submits reply before parliamentary panel, cites lapses by police
India | Jan 14, 2026, 04:36 PM ISTThe impeachment proceedings stem from events following the discovery of burnt currency notes at Justice Varma’s official residence on March 14 last year, after which he was repatriated to the Allahabad High Court.
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Stray dogs case: SC says will impose heavy compensation on states for every dog bite death
India | Jan 13, 2026, 01:27 PM ISTThe Supreme Court rapped all state governments, saying they "failed miserably" to implement the ABC Rules.
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Jana Nayagan row: After makers, Censor Board approaches Supreme Court
Regional Cinema | Jan 12, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTEarlier, a single judge of the Madras High Court had directed the CBFC to grant the film a UA certificate. However, this order was put on hold after the CBFC challenged it before a division bench of the same court.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, January 12, 2026
India | Jan 12, 2026, 10:01 PM ISTThe alleged fraud occurred between December 24 and January 9, during which the accused posed as law enforcement officials and coerced the couple into transferring substantial amounts of money to several different bank accounts.
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Jana Nayagan makers move Supreme Court on CBFC certification of Thalapathy Vijay's film
Regional Cinema | Jan 12, 2026, 01:39 PM ISTIn earlier news, an single bench of the Madras High Court had directed the CBFC to certify Jana Nayagan immediately. But based on insufficient time to respond to it, it was stayed by the division bench.
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I-PAC raids: ED files writ petition in SC against Bengal CM over alleged harassment of officers
India | Jan 12, 2026, 01:03 PM ISTThe ED has alleged that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, with the aid of the police, took away incriminating documents from the agency's custody during a raid at I-PAC director Pratik Jain's home in Kolkata.
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Supreme Court questions lifetime immunity for CEC, ECs; seeks Centre and Election Commission reply
India | Jan 12, 2026, 02:09 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission on a PIL challenging the lifetime immunity granted to the CEC and ECs under the 2023 Bill. The petitioner argues that such protection goes beyond what even constitutional framers envisioned.
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JNU slogan controversy: Delhi Police registers FIR over derogatory remarks after viral video
India | Jan 07, 2026, 10:49 PM ISTAfter examining the complaint and available material, the police sought legal opinion before proceeding with the registration of the case. Based on the assessment, the FIR has been registered under Section 352 for making provocative statements and Section 353 for acts related to disturbing peace.
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Justice Varma case: Supreme Court affirms Lok Sabha Speaker's authority to form inquiry committee
India | Jan 07, 2026, 07:04 PM ISTJustice Varma was repatriated to the Allahabad High Court after burnt currency notes were found at his official residence on March 14 last year. Following this, then CJI Sanjiv Khanna initiated an in-house inquiry, constituting a three-member committee.
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'Stray dogs poisoned, suffocated, no govt data on rabies': Arguments made in SC during hearing
India | Jan 08, 2026, 10:54 AM ISTDuring the hearing, senior advocate Colin Gonsalves, appearing for animal welfare organisations, told the court that those who feed stray dogs, especially women, are facing harassment.