Today, On 9th December, Supreme Court dismissed a plea claiming the Delhi High Court had not reconsidered senior designation applications, saying there was no reason to assume any inordinate delay because the High Court was expected to comply with the Supreme Court judgment.
The Thiruparankundram Deepam row escalated as CM Stalin accused the opposition of cheap politics and possessing a riot mindset. The state has now moved the Supreme Court after challenging the Madras High Court’s order allowing the lamp lighting.
Today, On 5th December, CJI Surya Kant remarked that Temple Funds Are Deity’s Property, Not Permitted for Cooperative Bank Rescue. While hearing Kerala cooperative banks’ petitions on returning Thirunelly Temple deposits, the Supreme Court questioned the challenge against the High Court order, reaffirming deity’s ownership.
Today, on 5th December, In Thiruparankundram Deepam Row, CJI Surya Kant said the plea must “be numbered and listed” as he responded to TN officers citing an urgent listing request before the Supreme Court during Friday’s proceedings.
Today, On 1st December, The Supreme Court said there should be no further impediment in holding the polls and refused to entertain the plea challenging Maharashtra’s local body delimitation. The Court made it clear that the election process must move ahead without any additional delays.
Today, On 28th November, Supreme Court said Maharashtra’s local body polls can go ahead despite the ongoing OBC reservation dispute. However, results in 40 municipal councils and 17 nagar panchayats will remain on hold until the Court delivers its final ruling there.
Today, On 26th November, In the Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam, The Supreme Court questioned the necessity of keeping accused individuals in custody. It granted temporary protection from arrest to the Ex-CM’s officials and a cement firm director involved in the high-profile case.
Today, On 26th November, The Election Commission told the Supreme Court that political parties are spreading unnecessary fear and creating widespread confusion among citizens about SIR-related concerns raised in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
The Supreme Court told Maharashtra that OBC reservation in local body polls cannot exceed the 50% cap and paused nomination filings until the next hearing. The Bench questioned the legality of the Banthia Commission report used to justify the increased quota.
The Supreme Court urged the government to phase out luxury petrol and diesel vehicles, promoting wider adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). Justice Surya Kant said banning high-end cars first “will not affect the common man.”
