Aapne Apne Petition Me Badtameezi Ki Bhasa Likhi Hai: Supreme Court Slams Petitioner While Rejecting Caste Census Plea

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea to stay the caste Census and rebuked the petitioner for using improper language. The Bench sharply questioned then, “‘Aapne apne petition me badtameezi ki bhasa likhi hai, kisse apna petition likhwaya hai?’ “

Concentrate on the Profession: Supreme Court Slams Advocate for Filing 25 PILs

The Supreme Court refused to take up 25 PILs filed by advocate Sachin Gupta and urged him to prioritise his legal practice. CJI Surya Kant said, “Concentrate on profession; we will examine all matters when time is right.”

Delhi High Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on Plea Against Transgender Amendment Act 2026

The Delhi High Court has issued notice to the Central government over a PIL challenging the Transgender Amendment Act, 2026. The plea argues the law violates the right to self-identified gender and fundamental rights under the Constitution.

Supreme Court Adjourns Nimisha Priya Execution Case Sine Die Amid Ongoing Negotiations

The Supreme Court of India adjourned sine die plea by Save Nimisha Priya International Action Council in Nimisha Priya execution case abroad, granting liberty to revive petition amid ongoing negotiations.

Supreme Court Flags ‘Serious Environmental Risks’ in Teesta-III Dam Rebuild After Sikkim GLOF Disaster

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a plea challenging the reconstruction and disinvestment of the Teesta-III Hydroelectric Project after the 2023 Sikkim GLOF disaster. The plea cites environmental risks, lack of public consultation, and arbitrary disinvestment of a public project.

Supreme Court Seeks Union, States Response on PIL Against False Complaints and Malicious Prosecution

The Supreme Court of India issued notice to the Union Government, States and Union Territories on a PIL seeking action against false complaints, fabricated evidence and malicious prosecution. A Bench led by CJI Surya Kant heard Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay’s Article 32 petition.

Progressive State Like Andhra Pradesh Has No Bone-Marrow Transplant Program!!: High Court Slams Govt Over Lack of Facilities

The Andhra Pradesh High Court sought an affidavit from the State on the absence of Bone Marrow Transplantation facilities in government hospitals after reviewing a PIL, expressing surprise that a progressive State like Andhra Pradesh still lacks such essential treatment services.

Supreme Court Stops Exhumation of Tribal Christians’ Bodies in Chhattisgarh, Seeks State Reply on Denial of Burial Rights

The Supreme Court has stayed further exhumation of buried bodies of tribal Christians in Chhattisgarh villages and issued notice to the State government. The PIL alleges forced digging up of graves, denial of burial rights, and violation of fundamental rights under Articles 14 and 21.

‘Every Household Will Be in Litigation’: Supreme Court Refuses to Declare Minimum Wages for Domestic Workers a Fundamental Right

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking recognition of minimum wages for domestic workers as a fundamental right, saying such issues fall within the domain of State governments. The Court warned that mandatory wage fixation could lead to widespread litigation and discourage households from hiring domestic help.

‘Ground Reality Is Different’: Delhi High Court Seeks Health Report on Asha Kiran Inmates After Deaths

The Delhi High Court has directed the Delhi government to submit a detailed report on the health and living conditions of over 700 inmates at Asha Kiran shelter home. The court also ordered a full medical examination and a technical audit of the building following the deaths of 14 inmates in 2024.