A petition in the Supreme Court challenges key provisions of the SHANTI Act, 2025, alleging it weakens supplier liability in case of nuclear accidents. The Court said it will first study the regulatory framework before hearing detailed arguments.
The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea seeking strict checks on unregulated spending by political parties during elections. The Court said the issue raises serious constitutional questions about free speech and the health of Indian democracy.
The Supreme Court has reserved its order on a plea seeking a court-monitored CBI probe into public works contracts allegedly awarded to firms linked to Arunachal CM Pema Khandu’s family. The Bench has asked all parties to file written submissions within two weeks before deciding on further investigation.
The Supreme Court declined to direct the Centre to disclose the Leader of Opposition’s dissent note on appointments to the Central Information Commission. The Court stressed that its limited role is to ensure vacancies are filled and confirmed that all CIC posts have now been filled.
The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear a plea alleging undervaluation of Delhi’s Hyatt Regency Hotel in one-time settlement deals between Asian Hotels and two public sector banks. Issuing notice to the Centre and the banks, the Court said it must ensure transparency as the funds involved are public money.
The Supreme Court heard petitions challenging the Special Intensive Revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls, raising concerns about de novo preparation of voter lists and citizenship checks. Petitioners argued the process is arbitrary, excludes voters, and exceeds the Election Commission’s statutory powers.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear PILs challenging the official investigation into the June 12 Air India plane crash, alleging violation of fundamental rights and lack of transparency. The pleas seek a court-monitored inquiry amid concerns raised by pilots’ bodies and victims’ families over aircraft safety and selective disclosure of probe findings.
Former CJI D.Y. Chandrachud’s remarks on bail spark debate after Prashant Bhushan recalls that Umar Khalid’s bail plea was assigned to Justice Bela Trivedi, a former Modi government law secretary, raising questions on judicial discretion and liberty.
The Supreme Court is hearing a plea alleging financial irregularities by Indiabulls Housing Finance and its promoters. Noting ED and EOW FIRs and ongoing probes, the Court directed the CBI Director to take a final call and file a fresh affidavit.
The Supreme Court questioned why the full 48-minute leaked audio allegedly linked to the Manipur violence was not sent for forensic examination. The bench said it was “little disturbed” that only select clips were tested and fixed the matter for further hearing.
