Today, on 24th March 2026, the Supreme Court of India issued notice on a PIL by Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking measures against false cases, including display boards on penalties, with a bench led by Surya Kant listing hearing for May 11, 2026.
A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to allow victims of false criminal cases to file complaints against those making fabricated allegations. The petition urges the Court to interpret BNSS provisions so innocent people can legally act against false information, charges, and evidence.
During a heated SC hearing on Bihar’s voter roll revision, Justice Surya Kant remarked, “Our own social media websites are sufficient,” while addressing concerns of criticism from foreign media. The case highlights worries over arbitrary voter deletions and rising misinformation against the judiciary.
A Public Interest Litigation has been filed in the Supreme Court for the deportation of illegal immigrants, notably Rohingyas. Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay expressed concern about the urgency of the case, which Justice Surya Kant suggested should be referred to a special bench due to its sensitive nature affecting national security and human rights.
The Supreme Court of India has postponed the hearing on PILs seeking RTI coverage for major political parties, aimed at enhancing transparency and limiting black money in elections. The case will now be reconsidered on May 15. Advocates argue this could reshape political accountability in India’s electoral system.
The Supreme Court reserved its verdict on petitions challenging the inclusion of “socialist” and “secular” in the Indian Constitution’s Preamble, scheduled for November 25. CJI Sanjiv Khanna emphasized secularism as a core constitutional aspect and noted prior judicial review of the 42nd Amendment, rejecting claims of its unconstitutionality during the Emergency.
Today(18th Sept), the Supreme Court of India acknowledged the issue of political parties offering freebies as “very important” and decided to keep the pleas on its cause list. Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and other justices emphasized the matter’s significance, with the case urged for hearing by PIL petitioner Ashwini Upadhyay.
