Around 450 NALSAR students wrote to the administration opposing CJI Surya Kant as convocation chief guest, citing his remarks on the student protests and police action. Hyderabad: A section of the graduating students at the NALSAR University of Law has written to the university administration opposing any proposal to invite Chief Justice of India Surya […]
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee has approached the Supreme Court a second time seeking permission to travel abroad for eye treatment, challenging the Calcutta High Court’s August 5 refusal. New Delhi: Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee has moved the Supreme Court for a second time seeking permission to travel abroad for eye treatment, challenging the Calcutta […]
The Supreme Court declined Mahua Moitra’s plea to appear virtually before the IO in a Facebook post FIR, with Justice Datta remarking, “Having taken the plunge into politics, you are afraid of eggs? The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a plea by Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra seeking permission to appear virtually before […]
The Supreme Court extended the mediation in the Sunjay Kapur family estate dispute to November 2, with ex-CJI Chandrachud mediating and the RK Family Trust directed to pay his fee. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday recorded that the mediation in the dispute within the family of the late industrialist Sunjay Kapur over the […]
Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, who flagged a return of opacity in the collegium system while speaking at the launch of a judicial transparency report
Ahead of hearing pleas on alleged police excesses during the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak protests, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant assured that “every side will get justice,” indicating the Supreme Court would consider the rights and concerns of all parties involved.
The Supreme Court on Monday flagged “enormous issues” in the anti-defection law while issuing notice to the Centre on Kapil Sibal’s plea challenging the prevailing interpretation of the Tenth Schedule, stressing that the law itself was enacted by Members of Parliament.
Punjab and Haryana High Court rejected any rollback of LADCS, warning striking lawyers. Citing 27 days of judicial remedy disruption, it said it would not take the matter lightly and would act appropriately if they refused to heed reason.
The Supreme Court reaffirmed that peaceful protests are protected by law, observing that police excesses cannot be justified. Stressing democratic values, the Court said, “Just because there is an agitation does not mean there should be lathi charge. Self-evolved discipline is needed.”
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan cautioned against criminalising everyday activities, observing that eating chicken over the Ganga is not an offence. He also expressed concern over delays in granting bail to persons arrested in protest-related cases.
