The Supreme Court of India will hear, after Diwali, multiple petitions challenging the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, which bans real-money online gaming nationwide. Senior Advocate C.A. Sundaram said, “This has national ramifications and my business is shut down.”
Chief Justice B R Gavai will break tradition by holding court from May 26 to June 1, 2025, during the summer break. The Supreme Court has established 21 active benches, a significant increase from previous years. This initiative aims to enhance judicial efficiency and reduce case backlogs throughout the summer vacation.
Today, On 25th February, The Supreme Court scheduled an urgent hearing on a plea challenging the first trial run for disposing of Bhopal gas tragedy waste. Justice Gavai told the Madhya Pradesh State counsel that the court would not interfere unless it was proven that the waste transportation and dumping posed a risk to Pithampur’s local population. The case raises environmental and public health concerns regarding the safe disposal of toxic waste.
Today, On 11th November, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna expressed a willingness to reconsider the Supreme Court’s ban on adjournment requests through letter circulation and the potential reintroduction of physical cause lists. This reflects ongoing discussions on balancing court efficiency with timely justice amid concerns over delays caused by letter-driven adjournments.
In Karnataka, three individuals were granted bail by the Bengaluru Trial Court for allegedly chanting pro-Pakistan slogans at the Karnataka Legislative Assembly. They must each post a Rs 1 lakh bond and provide two sureties, and comply with travel restrictions and court attendance. The defense argues that their arrest lacked procedural validity. The Court’s decision aligns with guidelines to prevent unnecessary arrests.