The Supreme Court has allowed India’s first ever passive euthanasia, permitting the withdrawal of life support for 32-year-old Harish Rana. Injured in a 2013 fall, he has remained 100% quadriplegic and bedridden for over 13 years.
Today, On 27th February, Supreme Court of India dismissed an FIR against Ashish Dave, former head of Zee Rajasthan and Zee 24 Ghanta, in an alleged extortion case. The court said, “Even Instagram stories are better than this FIR… Is this James Bond movie?”
Today, On 20th February, The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation demanding a nationwide prohibition on constructing or naming any mosque after Babur or the “Babri Masjid.” The Court found the plea legally unsustainable and refused to entertain the petitioner’s arguments.
Today, On 16th February, The Supreme Court of India refused to stay the RTI Act amendment made through the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, and issued notice to the Centre on a plea challenging its constitutional validity.
Today, On 13th January, The Supreme Court remarked in the Stray Dogs case: “No one is allowing us to pass the order; it has become a public platform rather than a court.” The bench also asked the feeders, “You take them home, so why let them roam, bite, or chase? Dog bites have lifelong effects.”
Today, On 12th January, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant paid tribute to Swami Vivekananda on his birth anniversary, calling him “India’s greatest international ambassador of culture and philosophy.” He said Vivekananda’s visionary teachings are full of moral values and inspire the nation.
Today, On 9th January, The Supreme Court observed that many videos on YouTube show stray dogs attacking children and elderly. The Bench told Senior Advocate Rajshekhar Rao, “We don’t want a competition here” regarding such incidents.
Today, On 8th January, In the Stray Dogs case, the Supreme Court clarified that it has not ordered the removal of all dogs from streets. The Court emphasized that stray dogs should be managed responsibly according to existing rules and regulations.
The Supreme Court resumed its suo motu case on stray dogs, with Justice Vikram Nath asserting, “I am the master of my own court,” refusing to follow the SOP on fixed argument timings. While Sr. Adv. Gopal Sankarnarayanan said, “time should be indicated for the arguments,” Justice Vikram Nath replied, “I am not following that so far”
Buying or selling property in India is often stressful and risky. The Supreme Court described these transactions as “traumatic,” noting that property disputes make up 66% of civil cases, highlighting challenges in land governance and state authority over registration.
