The Supreme Court ruled that an ICC formed at a woman’s workplace can handle POSH Act complaints even when the accused works in a different government department. The Court affirmed that ICCs can conduct factual inquiries across departmental lines.
Jammu & Kashmir statehood issue reached the Supreme Court, where Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated, “99.9% of J&K’s people see India as its own Govt.” The Court is now examining the implications for restoring full statehood.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 25) refused to hear a plea seeking a gag order on “unverified public statements” about Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya, who faces death row in Yemen. The court said the Attorney General already assured no media briefing will happen.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 22) issued a notice on a plea seeking a temporary media gag in the case of Malayali nurse Nimisha Priya, who faces the death penalty in Yemen. The matter will be heard again on Monday, August 25, 2025.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 14) gave 8 weeks’ time in the case of Malayali nurse Nimisha Priya, who faces the death penalty in Yemen, as no urgent execution threat exists and talks are continuing. Lawyers will bring it up sooner if needed.
The Supreme Court Today (July 18) told that the hanging of Nimisha Priya in Yemen has been stopped for now. The Indian government is actively working to bring her back safely.
The Federation of Bar Associations of Tamil Nadu thanked the Chief Justice of India and the Central Government for transferring Justice K.R. Shriram from Madras High Court to Rajasthan. They pledged full support to the incoming Chief Justice.
Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya’s hanging in Yemen has been delayed, thanks to major intervention by Indian and Yemeni Sufi leaders. Talks are now on with the victim’s family, raising hope for a possible settlement.
The Indian government Today (July 14) told the Supreme Court it has done all it can to help nurse Nimisha Priya, sentenced to death in Yemen. The only hope now is a settlement through “blood money” with the victim’s family.
The Supreme Court will hear Today (July 14) a plea to help save Nimisha Priya, a Kerala nurse facing execution in Yemen on July 16. The petition urges the Indian government to use diplomatic efforts and explore blood money under Sharia law.
