Supreme Court of India to Examine EPF Liability of Foreign Employees Working in India

The Supreme Court of India agreed to examine whether foreign employees working in India must contribute to the Employees’ Provident Fund Scheme, 1952, while issuing notice to the Centre in a plea by LG Electronics challenging EPF rules for international workers.

Supreme Court Seeks Union, States Response on PIL Against False Complaints and Malicious Prosecution

The Supreme Court of India issued notice to the Union Government, States and Union Territories on a PIL seeking action against false complaints, fabricated evidence and malicious prosecution. A Bench led by CJI Surya Kant heard Advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay’s Article 32 petition.

Rs 1,000 Crore Deposit Scam: Supreme Court Issues Notice, Seeks Centre’s Reply on CBI Probe

A group of depositors approached the Supreme Court seeking a CBI probe into an alleged Rs 1,000 crore deposit scam. The bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant issued notice, questioning the effectiveness of the Tamil Nadu Police investigation.

“Frivolous and Intrusive”: Karisma Kapoor Pushes Back in Supreme Court as Priya Kapur Seeks 2016 Divorce Records 

The Supreme Court has sought actor Karisma Kapoor’s response on a plea filed by Priya Kapur seeking access to divorce-related records between Karisma and her late husband Sunjay Kapur. The documents have been sought for use in an ongoing succession dispute over Sunjay Kapur’s estate pending before the Delhi High Court.

No Interim Relief for Bikram Majithia as Supreme Court Issues Notice on Bail Plea in Disproportionate Assets Case

The Supreme Court has issued notice on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia’s plea challenging denial of bail in a disproportionate assets case but refused to grant him interim relief. The case, alleging accumulation of assets worth over Rs 540 crore, will be heard next on January 19.

ED Can Seize Property for 180 Days Without Judge?: Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Response

The Supreme Court on December 12 sought the Centre’s response to a petition by a sitting Karnataka MLA. She challenges the Enforcement Directorate’s power under PMLA to seize and retain assets without oversight for up to 180 days.

Supreme Court Questions Rajasthan’s Anti-Conversion Law: ‘Is the 2025 Act Constitutional?’

The Supreme Court has asked the Rajasthan government to respond to a plea challenging the constitutional validity of its 2025 anti-conversion law. The petition claims the law is “ultra vires and unconstitutional.”

Supreme Court To Review Bihar Prohibition Law: Validity Of Section 58 On Collector’s Confiscation Powers Under Challenge

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the constitutional validity of Section 58 of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, 2016, which empowers District Collectors to confiscate vehicles in liquor cases. The move comes after Bihar challenged a Patna High Court ruling that quashed the confiscation and auction of a seized SUV.

Supreme Court Notice to UP Bar Council Over Rs 14,000 Advocates’ Enrolment Fee, Terms It Prima Facie Breach of Past Judgment

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the UP Bar Council for demanding Rs 14,000 from new advocates under “certificate of practice,” calling it a clear conflict with its 2024 ruling in Gaurav Kumar v. Union of India. The Court said Bar Councils cannot charge beyond the statutory enrolment fee.

From Aug 11, “No Senior Counsel Will Mention Matters – Let Juniors Get the Opportunity,” Declares CJI Gavai

CJI B R Gavai announced that from August 11, designated senior advocates cannot mention urgent cases in his court, giving juniors more chances. The Supreme Court issued an official notice to enforce the rule.