The Supreme Court disposed of a plea filed by Sonam Wangchuk’s wife after the Centre revoked his detention under the National Security Act. The Court said that since the detention order was already cancelled, nothing remained to be decided in the case.
Former CJI B R Gavai said the collegium system is currently the most suitable for India despite its flaws. He also urged the government to implement the National Litigation Policy to reduce court pendency.
The Supreme Court of India granted bail to Pawan Bishnoi and co-accused Jagtar Singh in the murder case of Sidhu Moosewala, considering arguments about alleged logistical support and reconnaissance linked to the crime.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to Bhojpuri singer Neha Singh Rathore in a case linked to her tweets about PM Narendra Modi, Bihar elections and communal politics. The Court made her earlier interim protection from arrest permanent while the case proceedings continue.
The Supreme Court dismissed Pinjra Tod activist Devangana Kalita’s plea seeking reconstruction of case diaries linked to the 2020 Delhi riots investigation. The Court refused to interfere with the Delhi High Court order, allowing Kalita to raise allegations of tampering during the trial.
The Supreme Court dismissed a PIL demanding that Times of India readers receive newspapers with all supplements and magazines. The Court said such issues cannot be raised under Article 32 and advised the petitioner to resolve it with the local hawker.
CJI Surya Kant met Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu, reaffirming stronger judicial cooperation between India and Bhutan. They discussed digitising Bhutan’s judiciary and expanding technical support while strengthening long-standing bilateral ties through future judicial partnerships.
Supreme Court Collegium, in a historic move approved appointing five retired judges as ad hoc judges of the Allahabad High Court under Article 224-A to reduce vacancies and pendency, ensuring faster justice delivery nationwide effectively.
Today. on 29th January, the Supreme Court unveiled administrative reforms using artificial intelligence to boost judicial efficiency and reduce case pendency. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant called it “some good news,” saying technology and AI are increasingly being used to streamline court administration.
Justice Surya Kant takes oath as India’s 53rd CJI on Nov 24, set to oversee major cases on elections, cyber law, sedition, and refugee rights. His long tenure promises landmark judgments on key legal and social issues.
