Ex Post Facto Environmental Clearances Are Illegal, Harmful to Public Health: Jairam Ramesh Challenges Practice in Supreme Court

Congress Rajya Sabha MP and former Union Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the practice of granting ex post facto environmental clearances. He called them illegal, harmful to public health, and a major governance setback.

Thirupparankundram Deepam Row: Supreme Court Seeks Response from Centre and TN Govt on ASI Takeover Plea

The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre, the Tamil Nadu government, and other authorities on a petition challenging the ASI’s takeover of the Thirupparankundram temple. The plea also seeks daily lighting of the lamp placed on the ‘deepathoon’ (stone pillar).

Impeachment Motion Row: Supreme Court Rejects Justice Yashwant Varma’s Plea Against Inquiry Panel

Today, On 16th January, Supreme Court rejected Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea against the Lok Sabha Speaker’s decision to set up a three-member inquiry committee under the Judges Inquiry Act. The Bench delivered its ruling after reserving judgment on January 8, and declined interference.

No Cash Was Recovered From My Residence, Wasn’t Present During the Fire: Justice Yashwant Varma to Parliamentary Panel

Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma told a Parliamentary panel that no cash was found at his New Delhi residence during the March 2025 fire and clarified he was not present when the incident occurred.

Why No SIR in Assam? Supreme Court Petition Challenges ECI Decision

A petition has been filed before the Supreme Court questioning why the Election Commission of India is conducting only a “Special Revision” in Assam instead of a full “Special Intensive Revision” like in other States. The plea raises concerns over illegal immigrants affecting electoral rolls and demographic balance.

Supreme Court Sends Buddhist Personal Law Plea To Law Commission: Can’t Direct a Constitutional Amendment

Today, On 28th November, Supreme Court Sends Buddhist Personal Law Committee Plea To Law Commission which sought changes in certain existing laws affecting the community’s rights. The bench said it cannot direct constitutional changes and treated the petition as a representation to be examined by Law Commission.

Kerala Voter List Row: IUML Challenges ECI’s State-Wide Revision in Supreme Court

Today, On 17th November, The Indian Union Muslim League has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s decision to conduct a State-wide Special Intensive Revision of Kerala’s voter list. The party alleges the exercise is arbitrary, unconstitutional, and unnecessary.

Curb Ill-Treatment of Lawyers and Litigants By Mandating Video Recording of All Court Proceedings: Writ Petition Before Supreme Court Under Article 32

Advocate Mathews J. Nedumpara has moved the Supreme Court under Article 32 seeking mandatory video recording of all court proceedings. The plea cites “ill-treatment of lawyers and litigants,” unequal hearings, and arbitrary practices as urgent concerns.

“Killed 2,800 Dogs, Will Go To Jail If Needed”: Karnataka Leader’s Explosive Statement After Supreme Court Order

Karnataka JDS MLC S L Bhojegowda admitted to killing 2,800 stray dogs in Chikmagalur for “children’s safety,” urging the state to petition the Supreme Court against strays. His remarks have triggered massive backlash from animal rights activists and the public.

“Wife Not on Trial, Yet Punished”: Software Engineer Challenges Rajasthan HC’s Foreign Travel Condition in Supreme Court

A software engineer accused of rape moves the Supreme Court, calling Rajasthan High Court’s condition—restricting his wife from going abroad—”erroneous” and a violation of rights. The plea argues she was neither heard nor part of the case.