Today, On 12th February, The Supreme Court of India declined to entertain Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh’s plea challenging the legality of ex post facto environmental clearances. Chief Justice Surya Kant warned him, “Have you filed this for media publicity? Be ready for exemplary costs.”
The Supreme Court took suo motu notice of an Allahabad High Court ruling that said grabbing a minor girl’s breasts did not amount to attempted rape. The CJI stressed the need for simple, victim-sensitive language and hinted at comprehensive guidelines for courts dealing with sexual offence cases.
The Supreme Court agreed to examine Himachal Pradesh’s plea challenging a high court order that stopped the withdrawal of 45 cases against MPs and MLAs. The matter includes cases filed under the previous BJP government against Congress workers for Covid-era rallies.
The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition filed by Senior Advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara challenging the senior designation system as elitist and unconstitutional. The Chief Justice observed that the plea was not maintainable and curtailed arguments, remarking, “enough spoken for social media!”
The Supreme Court directed the Mumbai civic body to submit detailed affidavits and afforestation plans in the Aarey case. It ordered multiple status reports with timelines, videography, and progress updates, scheduling further review in March–April 2026.
The Supreme Court referred anti-conversion law challenges to a larger Bench, examining Rajasthan’s 2025 statute and similar State laws. The case raises far-reaching constitutional questions on equality, liberty, speech, and religious freedom under Articles 14, 19, 21 and 25.
The Supreme Court of India has stayed the UGC’s 2026 Regulations on caste-based discrimination, warning that vague provisions could be misused and divide society. The Court directed that the 2012 Regulations will continue until further orders, citing serious constitutional and social concerns.
Today, On 29th January, The Supreme Court instructed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish the names of individuals flagged for logical discrepancies during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Tamil Nadu. This order aims to ensure transparency and compliance.
The Supreme Court resumed hearing ADR’s challenge to Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, raising concerns over transparency, Aadhaar use, and voter deletions. Senior advocates warned that shifting the burden of proving citizenship to voters threatens the constitutional right to vote.
Today, On 28th January, The Supreme Court has extended the tenure of the Justice Gita Mittal Committee overseeing relief and rehabilitation for victims of ethnic violence in Manipur. The extension till July 31 aims to ensure continued monitoring of support efforts there.
