2008 Ahmedabad Blasts: Supreme Court Rejects Death Row Convicts’ Plea for Video Conferencing in Gujarat High Court

The Supreme Court has refused video conferencing in the Ahmedabad blasts appeals, citing grave security risks to judges and witnesses. The Court directed the Gujarat HC to ensure uninterrupted in-person arguments for defence counsel.

Supreme Court Questions Enforcement of Pharma Freebie Ban; SG Says “It’s a Tiger with Teeth”

The Supreme Court heard a PIL seeking statutory backing to curb pharma freebies to doctors under UCPMP. The Bench questioned enforcement while SG Tushar Mehta assured, “It’s a tiger with teeth.”

Delhi High Court Quashes CIC Order on PM Modi’s Degree: “Right to Privacy Supersedes Right to Know”

The Delhi High Court has set aside the CIC’s 2017 order directing Delhi University to disclose PM Modi’s 1978 BA degree records. Justice Sachin Datta upheld DU’s appeal citing privacy over political interest.

PM Modi Degree Row: Delhi High Court to Deliver Verdict on DU’s Plea Against CIC Disclosure Order

The Delhi High Court will rule on DU’s plea challenging the CIC order to disclose PM Modi’s 1978 BA degree details. Judgment expected at 2:30 pm.

Supreme Court to Hear Punjab Govt’s Plea on Governor Sending Bills to President; SG Seeks Constitution Bench

The Supreme Court will hear Punjab’s plea against the Governor referring two bills to the President. SG Tushar Mehta said, “Since this involves the same constitutional questions, let all such matters be heard together before the Constitution Bench,” but Singhvi objected.

Kerala Highway Case In Supreme Court | “2-Hour Rain Paralyses Delhi, And You Want People To Pay Toll”: CJI Gavai Slams NHAI

Supreme Court pulled up NHAI after a 12-hour traffic jam on Kerala’s NH-544, questioning toll charges for poor roads. CJI Gavai also said, “The city becomes paralysed if it rains for two hours.”

“Judiciary Does Not Hold Keys to Every Problem”: Centre Warns Supreme Court on Overstepping Powers

The Centre told the Supreme Court that fixing timelines for President and Governors to act on Bills would upset the constitutional balance, stressing such powers are “non-justiciable.” SG Tushar Mehta warned that judicial overreach could trigger “constitutional disorder.”

“Why Is Your Head Cut Off?” — Light Moment in Supreme Court Hearing on Stray Dogs Case Sparks Laughter

During the Supreme Court’s hearing on the controversial Delhi–NCR stray dogs case, Justice Vikram Nath asked senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi about his cropped video feed, prompting Singhvi’s witty reply, “It is the technology, Milord !” The court has reserved its order on petitions challenging the August 11 directive to relocate all stray dogs to shelters.

Misleading Medical Ads Case: Supreme Court Ends IMA Plea, Clears Path for AYUSH Ads Without Prior State Nod

The Supreme Court closed the IMA’s case against Patanjali over misleading ads and lifted its stay on the Centre’s deletion of Rule 170. AYUSH medicine ads can now run without prior State licensing approval.

Supreme Court Slams ED Powers in PMLA Verdict Review: “You Cannot Act Like a Crook, Must Work Within the Four Corners of Law”

Today, On 7th August, The Supreme Court, while hearing review pleas against its 2022 verdict upholding ED’s powers, criticised Enforcement Directorate and remarked “You cannot act like a crook, you have to work within the four corners of law,” stressing legal accountability.