Today, on 26th February, the Supreme Court imposed a blanket ban on the NCERT textbook on judicial corruption, issued notice to the NCERT Director, stated “It is a calculated move… This is a deep rooted conspiracy!” and sought details of the National Syllabi Board members.
Today, On 25th February, The Supreme Court sharply criticised the new Class 8 NCERT Social Science textbook for sections alleging “corruption in the judiciary,” with CJI Surya Kant taking suo motu note. He said, “I will not allow anyone to defame the institution. Law will take its course.”
A UP lawyer has written to the Chief Justice of India, urging suo motu action against an Allahabad High Court judgment treating “unsaid words” in a WhatsApp post as hate speech. The plea says the ruling “criminalises thought and imagination” under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita.
Madhya Pradesh High Court takes rare suo motu action against a judge, citing ‘damning and disparaging remarks’ in a controversial bail order, highlighting judicial accountability and oversight.
Today, On 4th September, The Supreme Court has registered a suo motu PIL over non-functional CCTV cameras in police stations after a Dainik Bhaskar report revealed 11 custodial deaths in the last 7 to 8 months, raising serious concerns on accountability.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court Today (Aug 28) started a suo motu case on denial of security to judicial officers in Chandigarh. The Court has asked the UT Administration to reply within two weeks.
The Supreme Court Today (Aug 18) asked the Centre to respond on how disabled military cadets can be supported with compensation, insurance, and rehabilitation. The Court expressed deep concern for cadets injured during training and said they deserve fair benefits.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of challenges faced by cadets disabled during NDA/IMA training. Over 500 ex-trainees since 1985 struggle without ex-servicemen benefits, relying only on meagre ex-gratia payments.
Kerala High Court slammed ADGP for using a tractor on the Sabarimala trekking path, violating orders. Suo motu case closed after disciplinary and legal action against the officer.
Kerala High Court Today (Aug 6) cancelled contempt proceedings against ex-MLA R Rajesh over a Facebook post claiming bias in judiciary. The Court found that proper legal process was not followed while initiating the case.
