The Supreme Court of India refused bail to a student accused in the Noida workers’ protest violence case, directing him to approach the Allahabad High Court first while questioning maintainability of petitions filed directly under Article 32.
Supreme Court of India declined PIL on Aadhaar enrolment reforms, directing petitioner to government. Bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said executive should examine concerns.
Supreme Court of India issued notice on challenge to Transgender Persons Amendment Act 2026, refusing stay. Bench of Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi heard plea citing NALSA judgment 2014.
Supreme Court of India expressed concern over Indians allegedly recruited into Russia Ukraine war, noting reported deaths and passport seizures. Bench led by Surya Kant sought detailed report on 215 affected citizens.
A Madurai-based petitioner has approached the Supreme Court demanding cancellation of Tamil Nadu Assembly elections over widespread bribery claims. The plea alleges large-scale distribution of cash and gifts, raising serious concerns about free and fair elections.
The Supreme Court of India declined to hear journalist Ravi Nair’s plea challenging a summons issued by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch over a report on the Adani Group. The Court asked him to approach the Gujarat High Court instead, after which the petition was withdrawn.
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL demanding that Times of India readers receive newspapers with all supplements and magazines. The Court said such issues cannot be raised under Article 32 and advised the petitioner to resolve it with the local hawker.
A petition in the Supreme Court challenges key provisions of the SHANTI Act, 2025, alleging it weakens supplier liability in case of nuclear accidents. The Court said it will first study the regulatory framework before hearing detailed arguments.
CJI Surya Kant has promised strict reforms in the Supreme Court Registry after a petition already dismissed by a three-judge Bench was listed again before another Bench. Calling for accountability, the CJI said Registry officials who “think they are permanent” will face administrative scrutiny.
The Supreme Court of India issued notice to the Union Government, States and Union Territories on a PIL seeking action against false complaints, fabricated evidence and malicious prosecution. A Bench led by CJI Surya Kant heard Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay’s Article 32 petition.
