Karnataka Govt to Enact Rohith Vemula Act to Curb Caste Discrimination in Universities

The Government of Karnataka announced plans to implement the Rohith Vemula Act across higher education institutions, with Siddaramaiah stating it aims to curb caste discrimination against SC/ST students despite related Supreme Court of India-stayed UGC guidelines.

Impugned Order: Supreme Court Stays Madras HC’s Order Halting TN Waqf Board Functioning Over Lack of 2 Non-Muslim Members

Today, On 19th February, The Supreme Court of India has stayed the Madras High Court order that halted the Tamil Nadu Waqf Board’s powers. It stated, “Issue Notice… board has been made defunct is stayed, and the state government must propose constitution.”

Supreme Court of India Orders Status Quo, Stays Telangana Govt’s Land Re-Allotment Linked to Patanjali Foods Limited

The Supreme Court has stayed the Telangana government’s decision to re-allot land originally given to Patanjali Foods for an oil palm factory zone in Suryapet district. The apex court ordered status quo while hearing Patanjali Foods’ challenge against cancellation of its factory zone under the NMEO–Oil Palm scheme.

Supreme Court Stay Pushes Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid–Temple Dispute Hearing to February 24

A Chandausi court in Uttar Pradesh has fixed February 24 for hearing the Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid–Harihar Temple dispute after proceedings were deferred due to a Supreme Court stay. The apex court is scheduled to hear the matter on January 12, keeping trial court proceedings on hold.

Pricing Transparency Dispute: Supreme Court Stays Action Against Hospitals Over Kerala HC Order

Today, On 16th December, Supreme Court stayed coercive action against private hospitals challenging Kerala High Court directions requiring display of medical services and treatment rates at hospital receptions. Court sought responses from Centre and Kerala government, fixing hearing on February 3, 2026.

Allahabad High Court Rejects Plea Challenging Rahul Gandhi’s Lok Sabha Election

The Allahabad High Court dismissed a plea seeking Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification as an MP, stating his conviction was already stayed by the Supreme Court. The Court held that a stayed conviction cannot trigger disqualification under the Representation of the People Act.

UP Court Defers Sambhal Jama Masjid Hearing to December 3 After Supreme Court Stay

A local court in Uttar Pradesh has postponed the Sambhal Jama Masjid case till December 3 following a Supreme Court stay on proceedings. The dispute involves claims that the mosque stands on the site of the ancient Harihar Temple.

Supreme Court Allows Ram Lila in UP School Playground, Halts Allahabad High Court Ban

The Supreme Court has stayed the Allahabad High Court’s order stopping Ram Lila at a school ground in Tundla, Uttar Pradesh. The Court allowed festivities with the condition that children must continue to use the ground for play and sports.

Poll Code Violation Case: UP Court Permits Arvind Kejriwal to Travel Abroad

An MP-MLA court in Sultanpur has granted AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal permission to travel abroad in a poll code violation case from 2014. His lawyer said the order came after the court reserved its decision on September 8.

UP Court Reserves Verdict on Arvind Kejriwal’s Plea to Travel Abroad Amid Poll Code Case

An MP-MLA court in Sultanpur has reserved its order on AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal’s request to travel abroad. The case relates to alleged violations of the model code of conduct during the 2014 Lok Sabha elections in Amethi.