The Supreme Court of India has announced that the 2026 Advocates-on-Record (AOR) Examination stands cancelled after assessing the “overall strength” of practicing AORs. The April 30 notification confirms the exam will resume next year as per the Competent Authority’s orders.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a contempt notice on a petition filed by the Bar Council of India against Dhanya Kumar Jain after allegations that his criminal complaint made to police contained derogatory and contemptuous statements.
The Supreme Court of India has cleared Anurag Thakur and Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma of allegations of hate speech during the January 2020 anti-CAA protests in Delhi, accepting the finding that no cognizable offence was made out against them.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in the Assam Police case, observing that the allegations and counter-allegations currently appear politically motivated and influenced by rivalry, with their veracity to be tested during trial.
The Supreme Court of India ordered a fresh forensic examination of an audio clip allegedly linking former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh to the 2023 ethnic violence in the state. The move seeks a clearer factual assessment.
Supreme Court of India reconstituted GSICC from May 1, 2026 under 2013 regulations. B. V. Nagarathna appointed Chairperson, reaffirming commitment to gender sensitization and safe workplace environment within judicial institution.
Supreme Court of India deferred ADAG banking fraud PIL to May 8, stressing fair probe. Bench of Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi heard plea against Anil Ambani.
Supreme Court of India issued notice on PIL seeking revenue judicial service and legal qualifications. Bench of Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi heard plea by Ashwini Upadhyay.
The Supreme Court asked the Centre to file an affidavit on a plea seeking regulatory guidelines to control unpredictable fluctuations in airfare. The bench questioned the delay, stating, “What is this? What prevents you from filing an affidavit.”
Supreme Court of India granted relief to elderly cancer patient in decade-old pension dispute, directing Allahabad High Court for urgent hearing. Bench of Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi stressed compassion.
