The Supreme Court said it will hear Chhattisgarh’s plea against bail granted to Chaitanya Baghel in alleged liquor scam cases. CJI Surya Kant-led bench noted ED’s challenge and witness reluctance after Mahesh Jethmalani were concerns, fixing hearing next week.
The Supreme Court examined a plea challenging a Delhi High Court order denying bail to an alleged ISIS operative accused by the NIA of online radicalisation of youth. A Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant reviewed recruitment concerns.
Today, on 15th January 2026,Supreme Court stayed the Madras High Court order directing eviction of SASTRA University from Thanjavur government land. The Bench said the State should avoid prestige issues and stressed that welfare governments must value educational institutions serving important public functions.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the controversy surrounding the definition of the Aravalli Hills and related environmental issues. A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant will hear the matter on Monday.
