CJI Surya Kant has promised strict reforms in the Supreme Court Registry after a petition already dismissed by a three-judge Bench was listed again before another Bench. Calling for accountability, the CJI said Registry officials who “think they are permanent” will face administrative scrutiny.
The Supreme Court has asked the Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia-led committee to consider a plea seeking deferment of the Kerala State Bar Council elections. The request cites the Kerala High Court’s summer vacation and the likely announcement of State Assembly elections.
The Supreme Court closed its 2021 suo motu case on polluted rivers, observing that the matter should have been handled by the NGT to avoid overlapping proceedings. The Court stressed that environmental monitoring must continue before the tribunal, with scope for judicial review.
The Supreme Court questioned a PIL seeking 10% OBC quota for Pasmanda Muslims, asking for data on other backward Muslim communities. The Bench said reservation cannot ignore other poor Muslims and sought detailed statistics before proceeding.
The Supreme Court declined to entertain a plea by 91 Akbar Nagar residents alleging removal of their names from UP’s SIR voter rolls. The Court directed District Election Officers to verify the facts and allowed petitioners to approach the High Court if grievances persist.
The Supreme Court, hearing Mamata Banerjee’s plea against the Election Commission’s SIR exercise, expressed concern over a “blame game” and lack of cooperation between the State and ECI. The Bench hinted at appointing judicial officers to resolve the impasse in the sensitive voter revision process.
Today, On 16th February, The Supreme Court will hear the long-pending 9-judge bench reference on the meaning of industry under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes Act on March 17. The CJI said, “This is the first matter in this court before a nine-judge bench. And I want to start CVs from this very matter. The first, we’ll go by schedule, hopefully.”
Today, On 13th February, The Supreme Court asked the CBI for a detailed status report on Manipur violence cases, noting oversight should shift to the Manipur and Gauhati High Courts. It said the Chief Justices could oversee monitoring to coordinate.
The Supreme Court has extended the Himachal Pradesh local body election deadline from April 30 to May 31, responding to a state petition. The Court modified the High Court’s earlier order to ensure the polls are conducted within the revised timeframe.
Today, On 13th February, The Supreme Court of India granted interim bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt after arrest in a Rs.30 crore cheating case in Rajasthan. They allegedly misused production funds from the Indira Group of Companies.
