BREAKING| If It Were A Historical Structure, We Could Have Examined It: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Against Madarsa Demolition

Today, On 29th December, The Supreme Court heard a petition challenging demolition of a structure a madarsa on Mehrauli–Badarpur Road. CJI Surya Kant said, “If it were a historical structure, we could have examined it, but this concerns an illegal slum-area structure.”

Supreme Court Imposes Rs.1 lac Costs on Frivolous Petitions: A Message to Lawyers

Supreme Court of India on Monday expressed its concern over the increasing trend of filing Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) against procedural orders from High Courts, such as notices or adjournments. The Supreme Court of India on Monday expressed its concern over the increasing trend of filing Special Leave Petitions (SLPs) against procedural orders from High […]

Supreme Court Clarifies PMLA Scope: Criminal Conspiracy Under Section 120-B IPC Linked to Scheduled Offences Only

In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has clarified the application of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in cases involving Section 120-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), which deals with criminal conspiracy. The Court ruled that an offense under Section 120-B IPC will be considered a scheduled offense under the […]

Supreme Court Issues Notice to ECI on PIL Addressing Duplicate Entries in Electoral Rolls

The Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, has taken a pivotal step in addressing concerns over duplicate entries in electoral rolls. The Court issued a notice to the Election Commission of India (ECI) following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Samvidhan Bachao Trust, an NGO, highlighting the urgency of this […]

Manipur Violence: SC Urges Air Drops for Essential Supplies Amid Road Blockades

Supreme Court Mandates Essential Supplies Distribution Amidst Manipur Blockades In light of the ongoing turmoil in Manipur, the Supreme Court has issued directives to both the Central and State Governments of Manipur, emphasizing the urgent need to ensure the distribution of essential supplies, including food and medicines, to those impacted by the violence. The bench, […]