The Supreme Court resumed hearing Sonam Wangchuk’s plea challenging his detention under the National Security Act, with Kapil Sibal alleging selective and incorrect speech transcripts.
The Bench has now sought the original speech record and ordered the pen drive evidence to be sealed and produced before the Court.
The Supreme Court questioned the Centre on the “application of mind” behind Sonam Wangchuk’s detention under the National Security Act. ASG KM Nataraj defended the order, saying preventive detention cannot be compared to court judgments; rejoinder arguments will continue Monday at 2 PM.
Today, On 9th February, The Supreme Court directed West Bengal to ensure over 8,000 officers assigned for the special intensive revision of electoral rolls report to district electoral officers by Tuesday evening. CJI Surya Kant said, “We will not allow any impediment in conduct of SIR.”
Today, On 9th February, The Supreme Court refused to intervene in the Madras High Court’s ruling allowing Karthigai Deepam lighting at Thiruparankundram hill while restricting Muslim prayers to Ramzan and Bakri-Id. It also upheld the HC order banning animal sacrifice, limiting prayer rights on Madurai hilltop.
The Supreme Court refused to hear Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh’s plea challenging his detention under the National Security Act, 1980. The Bench directed him to approach the jurisdictional High Court, which must decide the case within six weeks.
The Supreme Court has stayed the operation of Section 166(3) of the Motor Vehicles Act, which imposed a six-month limit for filing accident claims. Tribunals and High Courts have been directed not to reject petitions solely due to delay.
A 13-year-old girl’s heartfelt words during a Supreme Court custody hearing left the judges emotional. Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice NV Anjaria praised her maturity, calling her statement sensitive and profound.
Four Supreme Court judges stressed the need for India’s judiciary to adapt to emerging challenges from data, AI, and technology. Speaking at an international event in Indore, they called for fairness, innovation, and legal reforms in the digital era.
Supreme Court Justice Aravind Kumar highlights that nearly half of government cases are pending and urges settling disputes through mediation to reduce litigation and save public funds.
Supreme Court directs Army College of Medical Sciences to pay pending stipends to 2022 interns.
Court says interns worked hard and must be paid as a matter of right.
