Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Seeking Civilian Prayers Inside Chennai Military Mosque: Security Cannot Be Compromised

Today, On 17th November, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging the bar on civilian prayers inside a Chennai military mosque, stressing that security concerns must take priority. The Court said “security cannot be compromised” while upholding the restriction within the cantonment area.

CJI BR Gavai Honours Legal Legends: Portraits of Shanti Bhushan and Lal Narayan Sinha Unveiled at Supreme Court

Chief Justice BR Gavai unveiled the portraits of former Attorneys General Shanti Bhushan and Lal Narayan Sinha at the Supreme Court, calling them “mirrors of our constitutional conscience.” He praised their lifelong dedication to justice and the Indian Constitution.

Anti-Conversion Laws | Not Possible: CJI Gavai Declines Urgent Listing of Pleas

The Supreme Court declined an urgent hearing on petitions challenging anti-conversion laws enacted by states like Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh, with CJI BR Gavai remarking, “It is not possible, I have to write judgments,” scheduling the matter for December.

Judges Must Deliver Judgments Without Being Swayed by Popular Opinion: Madras HC Quotes Justice Abhay Oka in Hospital Licence Case

The Madras High Court emphasised that true judicial morality lies in independence, quoting Justice Abhay Oka’s words while setting aside the cancellation of a hospital’s licence imposed by authorities under alleged public pressure.

Juvenile Justice Act| CWC Only Empowered to Forward Report, Not Direct FIR: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court ruled that the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) lacks authority to direct police to file an FIR, observing that “the CWC is only empowered to forward a report to the Juvenile Justice Board or police authority.”

Online Gaming Act 2025: Supreme Court to Hear Key Challenges on November 4

The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions on November 4 challenging the Online Gaming Act 2025, which bans online money games and restricts banking and advertising links, amid rising debates over its constitutionality and impact on digital gaming.

Supreme Court Seeks Larger Bench Ruling on Equal Service Conditions for MBBS & AYUSH Doctors

The Supreme Court referred the issue of whether MBBS and AYUSH doctors can receive equal service conditions, including retirement age, to a larger bench, emphasizing that treatment of unequals as equals is impermissible, with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta representing the petitioner.

BREAKING| CJI Gavai Dismisses Plea Seeking Criminal Contempt Against AG R. Venkataramani

Today, On 17th October, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking criminal contempt against Attorney General R. Venkataramani. The petitioner claimed contempt under Article 145, but the Chief Justice of India summarily stated: “Dismissed.”

SSC Recruitment Scam: CJI Gavai Approves Withdrawal of Contempt Petition Against CM Mamata Banerjee

Today, On 16th October, The Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice B.R. Gavai, approved the withdrawal of a contempt petition against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee regarding her remarks on the SSC recruitment of 23,123 teaching and non-teaching staff.

Election Commissioners’ Appointment: Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Excluding CJI From Appointment Panel on Nov 11

Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging the law that excludes the Chief Justice of India from the panel appointing Election Commissioners on November 11, examining the constitutional validity and impact of this significant change in the appointment process.