Expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar has approached the Supreme Court seeking bail in the custodial death case of the Unnao rape survivor’s father. The apex court will hear the plea on Monday as Sengar continues to serve a 10-year sentence in the case.
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a plea alleging undervaluation of Delhi’s Hyatt Regency Hotel in one-time settlement deals between Asian Hotels and two public sector banks. Issuing notice to the Centre and the banks, the Court said it must ensure transparency as the funds involved are public money.
Today, On 17th March, The Supreme Court emphasized the need for judicial tolerance while reviewing the Delhi High Court’s takedown order against Wikipedia in the ANI case. It stated that courts must balance the right to free expression with concerns over misinformation. The bench highlighted that blanket takedown orders could set a problematic precedent.
New Delhi, February 28, 2025: The Supreme Court of India ordered a stay on any new construction or renovation work at centuries-old religious sites located inside Mehrauli Archaeological Park, Delhi. This includes the 13th-century Ashiq Allah Dargah and Chillagah of Baba Farid, which hold deep religious significance. A bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar was hearing a plea from Zameer Ahmed Jumlana. He had approached the court to safeguard these historical religious structures from demolition.
The Supreme Court mandated 33% reservation for women lawyers in elections for the National Green Tribunal (NGT) Bar Association. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh issued the directive to promote gender representation in the legal profession. The Court also allowed lawyer-members of the NGT Bar Association to vote without mandatory registration with the Bar Council of Delhi. This move highlights the judiciary’s commitment to ensuring inclusivity and equality in legal institutions.