Should Relocate Everyone to the Moon or Where?: Supreme Court Dismisses Plea Claiming 75% Indians Live in High-Risk Earthquake Zone

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea claiming that seventy-five percent of Indians live in a high-risk earthquake zone, finding the concerns exaggerated. The Bench humorously asked whether everyone should be relocated to the moon or somewhere else now.

Supreme Court Slams NIA for Delays in Shabir Shah Bail Case; Lists Hearing on Jan 7 with ‘No Further Adjournment’ Warning

The Supreme Court questioned the NIA for repeatedly delaying Shabir Ahmed Shah’s bail hearing in the terror-funding case. The Court fixed the next date as January 7 and made it clear that no further adjournments will be allowed.

Varuna Election Row: Supreme Court Sends Notice to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah

Today, On 8th December, A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the election of Congress leader and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramiah from the Varuna constituency. The plea alleges serious irregularities and seeks judicial scrutiny of his 2023 victory, raising key questions of electoral legality.

Supreme Court Slams 2-Year Custody Without Chargesheet, Grants Bail to UAPA Accused

The Supreme Court granted bail to a UAPA accused kept in jail for over two years without a chargesheet. The Court called the prolonged detention “appalling” and held the custody illegal under default bail rules.

‘Pelting of Stones Not Very Ordinary Action’: Supreme Court Tells Kashmiri Separatist Leader Shabir Shah

The Supreme Court remarked that stone pelting in Jammu and Kashmir is “not a very ordinary action” while hearing Shabir Shah’s bail plea. The court asked him to approach the J&K government for his detention order as NIA seeks more time to respond.

Supreme Court Rejects Bihar’s Plea to Exempt Chief Secretary from Stray Dogs Case Hearing on Nov 3

The Supreme Court refused to excuse Bihar’s Chief Secretary from appearing in the stray dogs case, despite upcoming state elections. The bench said, “There is Election Commission which would take care. Don’t worry. Let the chief secretary come.”

Telangana Local Body Polls: Supreme Court Upholds 42% BC Quota

Today, On 6th October, The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging Telangana’s 42% reservation for Backward Classes in local body elections, directing the petitioner to approach the High Court. The case will be heard on October 8 to determine the quota’s fate.

Supreme Court Rules: Advocates Not Liable for False Statements in Affidavits They Attest

The Supreme Court has clarified that an advocate who only attests or identifies a deponent in an affidavit is not responsible for its truthfulness. The Court slammed the Bar Council for malicious proceedings and imposed Rs 50,000 costs each on the complainant and BCMG.

Why Did You Not Hang Him Till Now?: Supreme Court Grills Centre On Balwant Singh’s Death Row Plea In Punjab CM Assassination Case

The Supreme Court questioned the Centre over the 17-year delay in executing Balwant Singh Rajoana, convicted for assassinating Punjab CM Beant Singh in 1995. The Court asked, “Who is to blame for that?” while hearing his plea to commute the death sentence.

Supreme Court on Chhattisgarh Encounter Bodies: Families Must Seek Other Remedies, Not Contempt

The Supreme Court noted complaints of mishandling of encounter victims’ bodies in Chhattisgarh but said “contempt petition will not help”, advising families to pursue remedies through NHRC or other legal channels.