Supreme Court to Pawan Khera: “You go and file a petition in Assam”: Directs Him to Approach Gauhati HC, Refuses Transit Bail Extension

The Supreme Court denied extension of Pawan Khera’s transit bail and directed him to approach the Gauhati High Court. The Court stressed that his anticipatory bail plea must be decided independently on merits in Assam.

Supreme Court Dismisses Contempt Plea on Asset Disclosure Rules in Lok Prahari Case Against Centre Authorities

Supreme Court of India dismissed contempt plea over asset disclosure directions in Lok Prahari v. Union of India. Bench led by JB Pardiwala found no wilful disobedience, accepting Centre’s response.

Supreme Court Rejects PIL on Wine Tetra Packs in UP, Says “Approach Authorities” for Action

The Supreme Court of India declined to intervene in a PIL challenging liquor sold in tetra packs in Uttar Pradesh, calling it a policy matter. The Court allowed the petitioner to approach authorities, noting concerns over easy access to alcohol by students.

BREAKING | Hard Earned Money Has Been Siphoned: Supreme Court Rejects Anil Ambani’s Plea In Bank Fraud Classification Case

Today, On 16th April, The Supreme Court dismissed Anil Ambani’s plea against the fraud classification of his loan accounts under RBI’s 2024 Master Directions. The CJI remarked, “Hard earned money has been siphoned. Did you make good losses of banks and financial institutions?”

‘We Invoke Article 142’: Supreme Court of India Orders Women’s Reservation in SCAORA Governing Body

The Supreme Court directed reservation of key posts for women lawyers in SCAORA to boost gender representation. Invoking Article 142, the Court mandated reserved positions in upcoming elections with consensus from all parties.

Supreme Court Gives Big Relief to RPSC, Only One Candidate Allowed to Appear Instead of 713 in SI Recruitment Exam

The Supreme Court of India modified its earlier order and allowed only one candidate to appear in the Rajasthan SI recruitment exam instead of 713 candidates. The Court granted relief to the Rajasthan Public Service Commission and said other candidates can approach the High Court depending on the pending case outcome.

“No Settlement, No Bail”: Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Businessman  Satinder Singh Bhasin in Grand Venice Fraud Case

The Supreme Court cancelled the bail of businessman Satinder Singh Bhasin in the Grand Venice fraud case for not complying with bail conditions and failing to settle investor claims. The Court ordered him to surrender within a week and forfeited his ₹50 crore deposit.

“Most Polarised State”: Supreme Court Sends Central Forces to Protect Judges on SIR duty in West Bengal

The Supreme Court ordered deployment of central armed forces to protect judicial officers after they were gheraoed and attacked in West Bengal during electoral roll revision work. The Court called the incident a serious attack on the rule of law and sought explanation from top state officials.

Supreme Court Upholds Anticipatory Bail to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, Expunges Kerala HC Remarks Against Survivor in Rape Case

The Supreme Court upheld anticipatory bail granted to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in a rape case but removed adverse remarks made by the Kerala High Court against the survivor. The Court said such observations were unnecessary and ordered them to be expunged.

Supreme Court Transfers Ilaiyaraaja Copyright Case to Bombay High Court, Big Setback in Sony Music Dispute

The Supreme Court of India has transferred Ilaiyaraaja’s copyright suit from the Madras High Court to the Bombay High Court in the ongoing dispute with Sony Music Entertainment India.
The Court said the dispute should be heard in Bombay since the original copyright case was already pending there.