Supreme Court Declines to Interfere in 2027 Census, Asks Centre to Consider Caste Data Suggestions

The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a PIL challenging the procedure for recording caste details in the 2027 Census. However, the Court asked the Centre and census authorities to consider the petitioner’s suggestions on transparency and verification.

‘Citizenship Can’t Be Decided Overnight’: Supreme Court Questions Bihar Voter Roll Revision, Warns Against Mass Exclusions

The Supreme Court resumed hearing ADR’s challenge to Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, raising concerns over transparency, Aadhaar use, and voter deletions. Senior advocates warned that shifting the burden of proving citizenship to voters threatens the constitutional right to vote.

‘Language of the Gutters’ Row: Supreme Court to Hear MP Minister Vijay Shah’s Plea on Remarks Against Col Sofiya Qureshi

The Supreme Court of India is set to hear on January 19 the plea of MP Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah against an order directing an FIR over his remarks on Army officer Col Sofiya Qureshi. The case follows strong court criticism, questions over his apology, and an ongoing SIT probe.

Policy Circulars Are Binding On Government Even If Executive In Nature: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that government policy decisions issued through circulars are binding and cannot be ignored without lawful amendment or justification. Any action taken in violation of such policy is arbitrary and breaches Article 14 of the Constitution of India.

SIR Row | Take A Decision On Or Before 31 December And Apprise The Court: Supreme Court To ECI

Today, On 18th December, Supreme Court continues hearing the SIR validity case across states. The apex Court directs the Election Commission of India to decide the proposal within timeline, stating “Take A Decision On Or Before 31 December And Apprise The Court”.

‘Individual Cannot Always Be the Centre of Attention’: Supreme Court Prioritises National Interest Over Personal Liberty

The Supreme Court held that while Article 21 rights are vital, they cannot be the only basis for bail in cases involving national security. The Court said individual liberty is secondary when the country’s sovereignty and integrity are at risk.

44 SC/HC Former Judges Stand Firm Against ‘Motivated Attacks’ on CJI Surya Kant Over Rohingya Remarks

A group of 44 retired Supreme Court and High Court judges has condemned the “motivated” campaign targeting CJI Surya Kant over his remarks in the Rohingya case. They said routine legal questions were twisted into false allegations of prejudice, harming judicial independence.

Supreme Court Has Steadily Shaped And Reshaped Freedom Of Speech And Expression Over The Last 75 Years: Ex-CJI Gavai

Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai said the Supreme Court has consistently shaped the meaning of free speech and expression for seventy-five years. He noted this steady evolution reflects the Court’s role in protecting freedoms in democracy.

“Democracy Did Not Grow Old Prematurely”: Supreme Court Judges Re-Enact Kesavananda Bharati Case at JGLS

Supreme Court judges, top law officers and senior advocates came together at JGLS to re-enact the iconic Kesavananda Bharati case. The event highlighted the Basic Structure doctrine and the continuing debate on judicial independence and parliamentary power.

If the Dissent Had Any Merit, Four Other Judges Would Have Agreed: Former CJI Gavai on Nagarathna’s Objection to Pancholi Elevation

Former CJI Gavai said while responding to Justice Nagarathna’s objection, If the dissent had any merit, four other judges would have agreed, He emphasised that such disagreements are not new and the Collegium still upheld Justice Pancholi’s elevation.