Supreme Court
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'Jao jakar sweater becho': SC junks AI-drafted PIL of Ludhiana cloth trader
Trending | Mar 11, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTThe bench, also comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi and R Mahadevan, became suspicious when Rajnish Sidhu, a hosiery trader with a Class 12 education, stood up to argue his plea regarding the PM CARES Fund.
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Harish Rana case explained: How it differs from the Aruna Shanbaug case | Full timeline
India | Mar 11, 2026, 11:47 AM ISTA bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan allowed Rana’s parents to withdraw medical support, holding that the key question in such cases is not whether death is in a patient’s best interest, but whether continuing life-sustaining treatment serves the patient’s best interest.
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SC allows passive euthanasia for Harish Rana, who is in coma for 13 years, in landmark verdict
India | Mar 11, 2026, 12:11 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has issued its first-ever order allowing passive euthanasia under the 2018 Common Cause framework, permitting withdrawal of life support for 32-year-old Harish Rana, who has been in a permanent vegetative state for 13 years.
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Speed News: Hardeep Singh Puri meets PM Modi amid LPG cylinder shortage concerns
Originals | Mar 10, 2026, 10:10 PM ISTHardeep Singh Puri meets PM Modi amid nationwide LPG cylinder shortage concerns. Gaurav Gogoi alleges rule breach in Speaker removal debate; Amit Shah rebuts Opposition claims. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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Supreme Court to review Centre's plea on struck-down IT rules, refuses to stay Bombay HC verdict
India | Mar 10, 2026, 12:42 PM ISTThe Supreme Court has agreed to review the Centre's challenge to the Bombay High Court verdict that struck down the 2023 IT Rules regulating fake news about the government on social media.
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NCERT issues advisory, asks all to return banned textbook, delete posts on controversial chapter
India | Feb 27, 2026, 11:43 PM ISTThe advisory from the NCERT comes after the Supreme Court imposed a "complete blanket ban" on any further publication, reprinting or digital dissemination of the NCERT's class 8 book as it contained "offending" contents on corruption in the judiciary.
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Textbook row: NCERT ascertaining process of making books which led to error of judgement
India | Feb 26, 2026, 08:57 PM ISTThe NCERT's Social Science textbook for Class 8 states that corruption, a massive backlog of cases and the lack of an adequate number of judges are among the challenges faced by the judicial system.
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Dharmendra Pradhan on NCERT textbook row: 'Very sad, there was no intention to insult judiciary'
Education | Feb 26, 2026, 11:58 PM IST“I am very sad at what has happened, there was no intention to insult judiciary: Education Minster Dharmendra Pradhan on NCERT textbook row.
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Judiciary chapter row: SC bans controversial book, issues notices to Centre and NCERT chief
Education | Feb 26, 2026, 12:01 PM ISTNCERT Judiciary chapter row: The court has issued show cause notice to secretary, department of school education, NCERT director Dinesh Prasad Saklani.
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'Deep-rooted conspiracy, calculated move': What SC said on controversial NCERT book on judiciary
Education | Feb 26, 2026, 12:18 PM ISTNCERT book row: The Centre has informed the Supreme Court today that people who are involved in drafting chapters on 'judiciary corruption' will not work with UGC or any ministry.
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NCERT asked to drop section on 'judiciary corruption' from Class 8 Social Science book: Sources
Education | Feb 25, 2026, 04:06 PM ISTThe NCERT will remove the portion on 'judiciary corruption' from Class 8 Social Science book, sources told India TV Digital
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SC on NCERT's 'corruption in judiciary' chapter: 'Will not allow anyone to defame institution'
Education | Feb 25, 2026, 12:47 PM ISTAn NCERT Social Science textbook chapter on "Judicial Corruption" notes that corruption, a massive backlog of cases, and an inadequate number of judges are among the key challenges confronting the judicial system.
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Prayagraj police team to question Swami Avimuktateshwaranand in child sexual abuse case after FIR
Uttar Pradesh | Feb 23, 2026, 11:32 AM ISTThe team may question Jyotish Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati as part of an ongoing investigation into sexual exploitation allegations.
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US Supreme Court quashes Trump's tariff orders: Does it mean zero tariff on India? Explained
World | Feb 20, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTIn a 6-3 decision by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court upheld a lower court ruling that Trump exceeded his authority by invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy broad import taxes.
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US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs 6-3, President slams 'disappointing' betrayal
World | Feb 21, 2026, 12:16 AM ISTDonald Trump branded the case a historic turning point for America, cautioning that defeat would unleash economic disaster- yet challengers cut across party lines, from Democratic states to libertarian voices and pro-business allies usually in GOP ranks.
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SC intervenes in Bengal SIR impasse, appoints officers to oversee claims on voter list revisions
India | Feb 20, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTTo fast-track the process, the Supreme Court instructed West Bengal's Chief Secretary, DGP and State Election Commissioner to convene with the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court- joined by the Advocate General and Solicitor General.
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Speed News: PM Modi unveils India's MANAV AI vision, stresses ethical and inclusive AI use
Originals | Feb 19, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTPM Modi unveils India's MANAV AI vision, stresses ethical and inclusive AI use. DRDO clears key drogue parachute test for Gaganyaan mission. Supreme Court slams political parties over poll freebies despite state deficits. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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'States running into deficits, but still...': Supreme Court calls out election freebies by parties
India | Feb 19, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTChief Justice Surya Kant called out political parties' reliance on freebies during elections, questioning why the focus is not on introducing development and welfare schemes instead.
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Speed News: PM Modi meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai
Originals | Feb 17, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTPM Modi meets French President Macron in Mumbai. SC flags AI-drafted lawyer petitions as inappropriate. Chhattisgarh couple dies by suicide after son's accident. Maharashtra CM halts minority certificates for 75 institutes. Assam announces 3% job quota for tea garden & adivasi communities.
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'It is absolutely uncalled for': Supreme Court raises red flag over AI-drafted petitions by lawyers
India | Feb 17, 2026, 04:18 PM ISTThe Supreme Court of India has expressed deep concern over lawyers submitting AI-generated petitions that include fake judgments like the fabricated 'Mercy vs Mankind'. The bench, led by CJI Surya Kant, warned that such practices burden judges and contribute to a deterioration in legal drafting.