Supreme Court
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Supreme Court steps in on bail delays, orders high courts to fix clear timelines | Key points
India | May 11, 2026, 12:40 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over the persistent delay in bail hearings across several high courts and suggested systemic changes to speed up the judicial process.
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TVK moves Supreme Court seeking direction to Governor to invite it to form govt in Tamil Nadu
Chennai | May 08, 2026, 07:33 PM ISTTVK founder Vijay has met Governor Arlekar twice, requesting to be invited to form the government. However, no invitation has been extended so far to the new party.
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Cabinet approves proposal to increase number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38
India | May 05, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTThe strength of the Supreme Court of India was last increased from 30 to 33 (excluding the Chief Justice of India) by further amending the original act vide The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Act, 2019.
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'EC circular not incorrect': SC delivers setback to TMC over Centre's counting staff in Bengal
West Bengal | May 02, 2026, 11:33 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has dismissed a petition filed by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) challenging the deployment of central government employees during vote counting in West Bengal.
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TMC moves SC against EC order to use only central staff for Bengal vote counting, hearing today
India | May 02, 2026, 12:04 AM ISTEarlier in the day, the Calcutta High Court rejected a TMC plea challenging the Election Commission of India's directive to deploy central government and PSU employees for vote counting in the West Bengal Assembly polls.
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'Give respect to citizens': Supreme Court pulls up Centre over plea on minor's pregnancy termination
India | Apr 30, 2026, 12:54 PM ISTThe Supreme Court of India came down heavily on the government for challenging its order allowing a 15-year-old rape survivor to terminate her pregnancy.
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SC questions rape charge in live-in relationship, says 'they had child together, now she says rape?'
India | Apr 27, 2026, 02:32 PM ISTThe Supreme Court said ending a live-in relationship alone is not a crime and spoke of the importance of consent while hearing an assault case.
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Pawan Khera moves Supreme Court after Gauhati HC rejects anticipatory bail in Assam CM's wife Case
India | May 06, 2026, 01:03 PM ISTThe Gauhati High Court had rejected Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail petition, moved in connection with his allegations that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife possessed multiple passports and undisclosed properties abroad.
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Supreme Court lauds high voter turnout, peaceful voting in West Bengal Phase 1 election
India | Apr 24, 2026, 01:55 PM ISTDuring a hearing on the voter list revision in West Bengal, Chief Justice Surya Kant expressed joy over the high voter turnout in the first phase of the assembly elections held on Thursday.
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'CM has put entire system in danger': SC rebukes Mamata Banerjee day ahead of polling in Bengal
India | Apr 22, 2026, 11:51 PM ISTA day before voting, the Supreme Court sharply criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for "interfering" in an ongoing investigation. The court said her actions endangered democratic processes and compromised the system.
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'No grounds to review': SC rejects Umar Khalid's bail review plea in 2020 Delhi riots case
India | Apr 20, 2026, 07:57 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has dismissed Umar Khalid's review petition, reaffirming its earlier decision to deny him bail in the Delhi riots conspiracy case. The court found no grounds to revisit its ruling. It maintained that there is sufficient material indicating his involvement.
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No breather to Pawan Khera as SC refuses to extend transit bail in case by Assam CM's wife
India | Apr 17, 2026, 12:59 PM ISTIn order passed by a two-judge bench that included Justices JK Maheshwari and Atul S Chandurkar, the Supreme Court clarified that neither it, nor the Telangana High Court will come in way of the Assam court that would hear the matter against Pawan Khera.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, April 16, 2026
India | Apr 16, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took potshots at the opposition parties who are opposing the Delimitation Bill which is being discussed in the Lok Sabha along with the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill.
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Delhi excise policy case: CBI files response after Arvind Kejriwal submits new affidavit
Delhi | Apr 16, 2026, 11:39 PM ISTIn its affidavit, the CBI stated that the document submitted by Kejriwal constitutes an attempt to tarnish the image of the judiciary. According to the CBI, this move amounts to an attempt to exert pressure on the court.
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Bengal SIR: SC says voters whose appeals are disposed of by April 21 or 27 will be permitted to vote
Kolkata | Apr 16, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTThe Supreme Court directed the ECI to publish a supplementary revised electoral roll in such cases, thereby enabling the concerned individuals to exercise their franchise.
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SC on plea against transfer of officers in West Bengal says question of law will be kept open
India | Apr 16, 2026, 03:49 PM ISTThe bench also passed the order while hearing a plea challenging a Calcutta High Court order dated March 31. The high court had dismissed a PIL challenging the transfer of officers by the poll panel in West Bengal.
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Supreme Court stays Telangana HC order granting bail to Pawan Khera in case by Assam CM's wife
India | Apr 15, 2026, 12:36 PM ISTIn a big setback to Pawan Khera, the Supreme Court has stayed the anticipatory bail order to the Congress leader given by the Telangana High Court.
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Land-for-jobs case: SC refuses to quash CBI FIR, chargesheet against Lalu Prasad Yadav
India | Apr 13, 2026, 03:30 PM ISTLand-for-jobs case: The case was registered on May 18, 2022, against Yadav and others, including his wife, two daughters, unidentified public officials, and private persons.
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SC issues notice to EC, govt on plea to implement finger, iris biometric systems at polling stations
India | Apr 13, 2026, 01:54 PM ISTThe notice was issued by a two-judge bench that included CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi. However, they made it clear that the plea can't be considered for the ongoing assembly elections in the country.
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Assam Government moves Supreme Court against transit bail granted to Pawan Khera
India | Apr 13, 2026, 12:43 PM ISTThe state government has urged the Supreme Court to take up the case urgently. It has requested a hearing before the Chief Justice of India, Justice Surya Kant, as early as Wednesday.