Who Pays DY Chandrachud? Supreme Court Directs Sunjay Kapur’s Family Trust To Fund Ex-CJI Fee

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 […]

“Collegium Opaque” Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan Flags Return Of Opacity In Collegium, No Reasons In Last Three Resolutions

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

Ram Mandir Donation Theft Row| We Are Focused on Having a Fair, Speedy and Impartial Investigation: Supreme Court Seeks SIT Status Report

The Supreme Court directed the reconstituted SIT probing the alleged siphoning of Ayodhya Ram Mandir offerings to file a status report, with the CJI stating, “We are focused on having a fair, speedy and impartial investigation,” while prioritising a time-bound probe.

Mahaprabhu Jagannath Movie: Odisha Government Moves Supreme Court Against Release

The Odisha government moved the Supreme Court against the release of the animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath, citing a law and order situation, days after the Court cleared it for July 28.

Every Side Must and Will Get Justice: CJI Surya Kant on NEET Paper Leak Protest PIL

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.

Enormous Issues With Tenth Schedule: Supreme Court Issues Notice On Kapil Sibal’s Anti-Defection Plea

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.

Just Because There Is Agitation Doesn’t Mean There Should Be Lathi Charge: Supreme Court on Police Action Against Protesters

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.”

Acquittal Can’t Be Reversed By High Court Merely Because Different View Is Possible: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court restored a 1995 murder acquittal, holding that a High Court cannot substitute its own view for a plausible trial court finding without showing the acquittal was perverse.

Jantar Mantar Protest: Supreme Court to Hear Plea Alleging Police Excesses Against Student Protesters on Monday

The Supreme Court agreed to hear on Monday a petition alleging police excesses during the Jantar Mantar student protest. The plea, mentioning urgency, claimed students faced excessive police action and sought the Court’s immediate intervention.

No Posting or Circulating Live-Streamed Court Hearing Clips Without Permission: Supreme Court Issues Interim Order

The Supreme Court barred posting, reposting, recording, editing, monetising or circulating clips of live-streamed court proceedings on digital platforms without prior permission. The interim order clarifies that the restriction will not affect news reporting.