The Supreme Court said that a shocking judicial order can seriously damage public trust in the institution. The bench made the remark while hearing a petition challenging directions asking the Gujarat Revenue Tribunal’s in-charge chairman to step aside.
Shashi Tharoor has approached the Delhi High Court in a civil suit over alleged misuse of personality and publicity rights through AI-generated deepfake videos, highlighting serious concerns over digital identity protection and growing legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence in India.
Today, On 11th May, The Supreme Court refused to hear a plea challenging Hindu Marriage Act rule letting only the wife seek divorce after a year of no cohabitation. The CJI asked, “Do you think you head the entire male gender group?”
The Delhi High Court held that neither an advocate nor a self-represented litigant can justify a long delay in filing an appeal by claiming they could not understand the court order, stressing that legal research or consultation is only a routine exercise.
The Supreme Court sharply criticised a Dehradun lawyer for trying to block the Sainya Dham war memorial project. CJI Kant said, “You must have taken possession…those who sacrificed their lives for the nation deserve respect,” from us today.
Today, On 10th March, The Supreme Court came out in open support of a Uniform Civil Code while hearing a plea that challenges provisions of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937. The answer, as said, is the Uniform Civil Code.
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.”
Today, On 15th December, The Supreme Court addressed a brief mentioning in the SIR process challenge, highlighting a surge in filings that week. CJI Surya Kant noted, “Week declared miscellaneous due to huge spike in cases,” indicating potential delays before the matter can be heard.
Today, On 28th November, Supreme Court has sought the Rajasthan government’s response to a petition challenging the validity of the Rajasthan Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2025. The plea alleges the law contains arbitrary and unreasonable provisions that violate rights.
The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions on November 4 challenging the Online Gaming Act 2025, which bans online money games and restricts banking and advertising links, amid rising debates over its constitutionality and impact on digital gaming.
