The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a PIL challenging the procedure for recording caste details in the 2027 Census. However, the Court asked the Centre and census authorities to consider the petitioner’s suggestions on transparency and verification.
Today, On 28th January, The Supreme Court issued notice on a PIL seeking action against protestors who allegedly defamed Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the Madras High Court. The remarks followed his order to light the Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram Temple.
The Supreme Court termed homeless persons with mental illnesses as “extremely destitute” and “most vulnerable,” granting the Centre a final chance to frame SOPs for rehabilitation. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta adjourned the PIL to February 9 hearing.
Today, On 19th January, The Supreme Court rejected a plea challenging a Rs five lakh penalty imposed on a Lucknow lawyer. He claimed the court had announced only a Rs 25,000 fine, but was later penalized for filing a “frivolous” PIL case.
The Allahabad High Court has again directed the Uttar Pradesh government to strictly enforce the ban on Chinese manjha, citing serious risks to human life and birds. The Court stressed that earlier orders, especially ahead of the Makar Sankranti kite-flying season, must be implemented without delay.
Today, On 13th January, The Supreme Court criticized a retired civil services officer for filing a PIL seeking removal of Savarkar portraits, saying, “You are wasting the Court’s time. Please don’t indulge in all this. Enjoy your retirement now. Have a constructive role.”
Today, On 8th January, The Supreme Court has deferred to January 13 the hearing on petitions challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The pleas question the legality and transparency of the EC’s SIR process ahead of upcoming elections.
The Madras High Court directed police to seize a book carrying offensive remarks and objectionable depictions against a sitting judge. Planned for a city book fair on January 8, it allegedly targeted Justice G. R. Swaminathan, the petitioner said.
The Delhi High Court criticised the Centre and Indian Railways for an indifferent response to a plea seeking stronger safety measures to prevent stampedes, after a PIL was filed following the 2025 NDLS tragedy that killed 18 people there.
Today, On 6th December, Supreme Court rescheduled the Special Intensive Revision hearing for tomorrow. Senior Advocate Dwivedi highlighted the Election Commission’s powers and citizen-centric constitutional provisions, while CJI noted, “If we are able to take up at 12 then we will continue till lunch.”
