New Delhi, April 22 – The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear next week a petition concerning critical remarks made by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey against the apex court and Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna. The plea also seeks urgent directions to remove viral derogatory videos from social media platforms. The matter was mentioned for urgent listing before a Supreme Court bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih.
The Supreme Court of India directed the Saharanpur trial court to frame murder charges under Section 302 IPC in the honour killing case of Zia-ur Rahman. The court criticized lower courts for initially applying a lighter charge under Section 304 IPC, emphasizing the severity of the crime and the intentional nature of the killing.
The Supreme Court has decided to hear five main petitions challenging the Waqf Amendment Act. It clarified that all other similar petitions filed across the country will be treated as intervention or impleadment applications in these five cases. This move aims to streamline the legal proceedings on the controversial Waqf law.
Today, On 17th April, The Supreme Court agreed to examine if Muslims can be governed by the secular Indian Succession Act for ancestral property matters instead of Shariat law. A Bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna took note of a Kerala resident’s plea seeking such governance without renouncing Islam.
The Supreme Court will take up multiple petitions concerning religious conversions on April 16. These pleas question the legality and implications of forced or fraudulent conversions across the country. The issue has sparked widespread debate over religious freedom and state regulations. The court’s hearing is expected to clarify the legal stance on the matter.
Today, On 8th April, The Central Government has filed a caveat in the Supreme Court concerning petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The caveat requests that no order be passed without first hearing the government’s side. This legal move ensures the Centre’s participation in any proceedings related to the Act. It reflects the government’s proactive stance amid growing legal scrutiny.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has written a letter to President Droupadi Murmu, asking for her support to save the jobs of thousands of school teachers in West Bengal. These teachers are at risk of losing their livelihoods after the Supreme Court cancelled their appointments due to serious irregularities found in the selection process by the West Bengal School Service Commission (SSC).
The Supreme Court of India criticized the Uttar Pradesh Police for converting civil disputes into criminal cases, calling it a breakdown of the rule of law. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna warned of potential damages if this trend continues and emphasized that civil matters should not be treated as criminal offences, stressing proper legal processes.
