The Supreme Court has listed for January 20 a batch of petitions challenging anti-conversion laws enacted by nine States, including UP, MP and Gujarat. The Court has directed all States to file their counter affidavits within three weeks.
Union Government told the Supreme Court that unregulated real-money gaming has become a high-risk zone linked to terror financing, money laundering and rising suicides, estimating nearly ₹20,000 crore in annual losses. It urged strong regulation to protect public welfare.
The Supreme Court has asked key Union ministries to respond to a plea by retired IPS officers opposing a new pension validation clause under the Finance Act, 2025. The officers claim the rule discriminates against pensioners based on their retirement dates and violates the Constitution.
Tamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court challenging the President’s decision to withhold assent to its 2021 anti-NEET Bill. The State says the refusal is unconstitutional and creates a federal deadlock.
Today, On 8th August, in Banke Bihari Temple Case, The Supreme Court said it “will modify the part of the judgment which affects you” and also “form a committee headed by HC judge,” while granting liberty to challenge the affected portion.
The Allahabad High Court deferred the Bankey Bihari temple case to August 26 after being told the Trust Ordinance is under challenge in the Supreme Court. In the Gyanvapi ASI survey matter, hearing is on September 23.
Today, On 5th August, The Supreme Court asked both parties to suggest the name of a former High Court judge to head a temporary committee for managing Banke Bihari Temple’s administration until the legal dispute over the ordinance is resolved.
CJI B.R. Gavai said he would speak to Justice Surya Kant on whether to list fresh writ petitions along with review pleas against the 2022 verdict upholding PMLA. Petitioners seek a larger bench reference on ED’s powers.
Today, On 4th August, In the Banke Bihari Temple case, the Supreme Court criticised the UP government for acting without hearing all sides, stating, “A public temple can’t be run without hearing affected parties,” and proposed recalling the order allowing fund use.
The Supreme Court will hear next week a petition challenging the Uttar Pradesh ordinance taking over Banke Bihari Temple’s management. “How many temples taken over by law?” the bench asked while seeking data on similar cases nationwide.
