Today,The Supreme Court granted a two-week extension to complete Maharashtra local body elections after considering the State Election Commission’s request. A bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi approved the plea seeking extra time beyond January 31.
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Uttarakhand Government to file a detailed report with site plans on illegal constructions over forest land. The court flagged alleged collusion and warned against continued encroachment on protected forest area
The Supreme Court questioned DDA’s request to fell 473 trees for a road project, seeking strict proof of compliance with earlier plantation orders. CJI Surya Kant stressed that no permission will be granted without real, on-ground afforestation, not “AI-generated forests.”
The Supreme Court expressed concern over a missing Russian woman who fled India with her 4-year-old amid a custody case, urging restraint to protect India-Russia relations. The bench said it hopes the child is safe and not a victim of trafficking.
Today, On 31st October, The Supreme Court issued notice on the bail plea of Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, in the alleged multi-crore liquor scam case, directing the Enforcement Directorate to file its reply within ten days.
The Supreme Court declined to interfere in a case against a law graduate who posted that the Babri Masjid “will be rebuilt.”
The Bench said the defence can be raised before the trial court as the plea was withdrawn after brief exchanges.
The Supreme Court stressed the urgent need for dedicated NIA courts to ensure speedy trials in heinous offences. The bench warned that hardened criminals misuse delays to force bail.
Today, On 29th August, The Supreme Court heard a PIL on the detention of migrant Muslim workers from West Bengal suspected as Bangladeshi nationals. The Bench observed, “There are sensitive issues like national security and saving resources for our own people.”
The Supreme Court will continue hearing the AIFF Constitution case, focusing on contract compliance and related disputes. The next hearing is scheduled for 28th August at 1:15 PM, as parties prepare to address financial and logistical issues.
Justice Joymalya Bagchi took the oath as a Supreme Court judge Today (March 17), with CJI Sanjiv Khanna administering the ceremony. The full-court event marked his official induction into India’s top judiciary.
