Big Reform in Death Penalty Cases | “Senior Advocates to Represent Convicts in Execution Cases”: Supreme Court

Supreme Court of India stayed execution of death row convict Aman Singh and issued directions on sentencing reform. Bench led by Vikram Nath sought records, suspending death sentence pending appeals.

9,400 WhatsApp Accounts Banned in 12 Weeks in India to Crack Down on Rising Digital Arrest Scams: Centre Tells Supreme Court

Supreme Court of India was informed of a multi-agency crackdown on digital arrest scams involving regulators, RBI, CBI and tech firms. WhatsApp banned 9,400 linked accounts, strengthening cybercrime enforcement efforts.

Political Parties Classification Upheld : Supreme Court Refuses to Interfere With Ruling Supporting EC Party Recognition Powers

Supreme Court of India refused to interfere with Delhi High Court ruling upholding EC’s power to classify parties. Decision affirms validity of Election Symbols Order 1968 governing national and state party recognition.

SCAORA Election Row: Supreme Court Allows 205 AORs to Vote But Denies Contesting Rights in Current Election Cycle

Supreme Court of India allowed 205 newly registered Advocates-on-Record to vote in SCAORA elections provisionally. Court barred them from contesting, suggesting possible postponement while leaving final decision to Election Committee.

She Had a Child With the Man Without Marriage, Now Saying Rape: Supreme Court Flags Misuse of Allegations in Live-In Relationship Cases

Supreme Court of India clarified that ending a live-in relationship does not automatically constitute a criminal offence. B. V. Nagarathna emphasized distinction between consensual relationships and criminal liability in sexual offence allegations.

Mere Reference of Family Member’s Name Not Enough Without Specific Allegations: Supreme Court Quashes 498A Case

Supreme Court of India quashed proceedings against in-laws in matrimonial dispute citing vague allegations. Bench of Sanjay Karol and Augustine George Masih held specific acts essential under IPC provisions.

Centre to Supreme Court  Amid Russia-Ukraine Trafficking Cases : Every Indian Citizen Who Needs Support Is Being Supported

Supreme Court of India expressed concern over Indians allegedly recruited into Russia Ukraine war, noting reported deaths and passport seizures. Bench led by Surya Kant sought detailed report on 215 affected citizens.