The Supreme Court said bulk Form 6 submissions during electoral roll revision are not new and objections can be filed as per the law. The Court also directed that all objections in the West Bengal electoral roll revision be decided by April 7.
The Supreme Court of India directed States to assess staffing for special NIA courts to ensure UAPA trials conclude within one year, with a bench led by Surya Kant stressing time-bound trial completion.
Today, On 23rd March, The Supreme Court of India closed a petition seeking installation of the National Emblem on its main dome, but said the request would be examined on the administrative side, declining to deal with it judicially while assuring consideration.
The Supreme Court of India will hear in April a PIL by Ashwini Upadhyay seeking a Legal Education Commission to reform legal studies, proposing a four-year LLB after Class 12. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant considered the plea.
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL seeking broad directions on maintenance of roads, bridges and electric wiring, calling the petition overly sweeping. The Bench remarked that the plea was like a “shopping mall” of reliefs and said such issues should be raised before the concerned High Courts.
The Supreme Court refused to entertain a PIL seeking mandatory NAT testing in all blood banks, saying such medical decisions must be taken by experts, not courts. The petitioner NGO was asked to submit its representation to State and UT health authorities for consideration.
The Supreme Court directed the West Bengal government and Election Commission to provide logistical support to judicial officers conducting the special intensive revision of electoral rolls, noting they have handled over 10.16 lakh objections and claims regarding voter deletions.
The Supreme Court said key questions arise over validity of Fact-Check Units targeting misleading news about the government online, with Chief Justice Surya Kant stressing the need to balance regulation and constitutional values while referring the matter to a three-judge bench.
The Supreme Court allowed the Unnao rape survivor to become a party in the CBI’s plea challenging the suspension of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s life imprisonment. The court said victims must be heard in proceedings that directly affect their rights.
The Supreme Court of India refused to hear a PIL challenging provisions of the Income Tax Act, 2025 permitting no-notice raids and digital searches, with a bench led by Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi.
