‘I Would’ve Politely Said No’: Justice Abhay S Oka Flags Political Inclination of Adhivakta Parishad, Stresses Judicial Neutrality

Retired Supreme Court judge Justice Abhay S Oka said he would have declined invitations from Adhivakta Parishad as a sitting judge due to perceived political leanings. He highlighted the need for strict judicial neutrality and urged both sitting and retired judges to maintain dignity and public trust in the legal system.

Supreme Court Seeks Centre And LIC Response On Plea For Disability Sensitive Insurance Guidelines In Welfare Schemes

The Supreme Court sought responses from the Centre and LIC on a plea for disability sensitive insurance guidelines. The petition invokes Articles 14 and 21, urging policy oversight to ensure welfare schemes for persons with disabilities are fair and accessible.

Dead Body Cannot Be Used For Protest; Decent Burial Is A Fundamental Right Under Article 21: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) held that a deceased body cannot be used for protest, stressing dignified burial under Article 21. Justices N. Sathish Kumar and M. Jothiraman criticised delays in last rites, calling it a violation of fundamental rights.

Supreme Court Pulls Up Authorities Over Non-Functional CCTV Cameras in Police Stations, Next Meeting on March 14

The Supreme Court heard a suo motu case on non-working CCTV cameras in police stations and noted non-participation by some authorities in a key meeting. The Court has now fixed March 14 for the next meeting and listed the matter for hearing on March 23, 2026.

Lawyers Cannot Discuss Such Matters on Shows: SG Tushar Mehta Voices Displeasure Over Podcasts on Court Judgments

Today, On 15th January, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta warned that podcasts discussing court judgments could distort constitutional decisions, stressing that lawyers cannot discuss such matters on shows. His remarks came during SC hearings on ED petitions against Mamata Banerjee and senior police.

Haryana Multi-Marketing Scam: Supreme Court Grants Arrest Protection to Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath

The Supreme Court has protected actors Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath from arrest till completion of investigation in the Haryana multi-marketing scam case. The Court raised key questions on celebrity liability in brand endorsements while keeping all legal issues open.

Why Did You Not Hang Him Till Now?: Supreme Court Grills Centre On Balwant Singh’s Death Row Plea In Punjab CM Assassination Case

The Supreme Court questioned the Centre over the 17-year delay in executing Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted for assassinating Punjab CM Beant Singh in 1995. The Court asked, “Who is to blame for that?” while hearing his plea to commute the death sentence.