Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on plea against sale of alcohol in tetra packs #Supreme_Court #Court #issues_notice #Court_issues #tetra_packs
'What is wrong with it?' On caste census, SC says govt should know number of people in backward class The Supreme Court has upheld the Centre's decision to conduct caste enumeration in the upcoming 2027 Census, stating there is "nothing wrong with it." A bench led by the Chief Justice emphasized that such data is crucial for the government to identify backward classes and implement effective welfare measures. This marks the first comprehensive caste count since 1931. #Supreme_Court #Chief_Justice #wrong #caste #caste_census #census #backward #Centre_decision #Justice_emphasized #backward_class
Why SC refused to recall its stray dog relocation order: 'Can’t remain oblivious to harsh realities' The Supreme Court dismissed pleas to recall its stray dog relocation and sterilization order, issuing directions to states to augment infrastructure. The court allowed euthanasia for rabid or dangerous stray dogs, emphasizing the need for expert assessment and adherence to animal welfare laws. #Supreme_Court #dog_relocation #relocation_order #stray_dog #sterilization_order #issuing_directions #augment_infrastructure #n’t_remain #remain_oblivious #harsh_realities'
Why SC recalled its stray dog relocation order: 'Can’t remain oblivious to harsh realities' The Supreme Court dismissed pleas to recall its stray dog relocation and sterilization order, issuing directions to states to augment infrastructure. The court allowed euthanasia for rabid or dangerous stray dogs, emphasizing the need for expert assessment and adherence to animal welfare laws. #Supreme_Court #dog_relocation #relocation_order #stray_dog #sterilization_order #issuing_directions #augment_infrastructure #n’t_remain #remain_oblivious #harsh_realities'
Supreme Court rejects plea to stay earlier order on stray dogs; cites 'absence of sustained efforts' by states #Supreme_Court #stray_dogs #rejects_plea #cites #Court_rejects
Ordinance to up SC judges from 33 to 37 promulgated President promulgated ordinance to increase Supreme Court judges' strength from 33 to 37, bringing the total to 38 including the CJI. This move aims to address the mounting pendency of over 90,000 cases before the apex court. The ordinance will be presented for replacement by a bill in the upcoming monsoon session. #CJI #Supreme_Court #President #Supreme #promulgated_President #President_promulgated #increase_Supreme #judges'_strength #Court_judges' #promulgated_ordinance
President Murmu approves increase in Supreme Court judge strength to 38 #President_Murmu #Supreme_Court #Court_judge #Murmu_approves #approves_increase
AIMPLB says HC verdict in Bhojshala case to be challenged in Supreme Court #Supreme_Court #Court #Bhojshala #Bhojshala_case #AIMPLB
NEET-UG paper leak row: Doctors' body calls for dissolution of NTA, files plea in Supreme Court Doctors' body UDF has petitioned the Supreme Court to dissolve the National Testing Agency, citing a "catastrophic failure" in the NEET-UG 2026 exam's conduct due to alleged paper leaks. The plea also demands significant reforms for transparency and fairness in national entrance tests, aiming to prevent future irregularities. #Supreme_Court #Testing_Agency #National_Testing #NEET-UG_paper #leak_row #Court_Doctors' #Doctors'_body #body_UDF #catastrophic_failure #exam_conduct
'No order without hearing us': Hindu party files caveat in SC after HC Bhojshala verdict Following the Madhya Pradesh High Court's ruling that the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex is a temple of Goddess Saraswati, caveat pleas were filed in the Supreme Court. These precautionary legal notices were lodged by Hindu litigants anticipating a challenge to the verdict from the Muslim side. #Supreme_Court #Madhya_Pradesh #High_Court #Court_ruling #Pradesh_High #Goddess_Saraswati #Bhojshala-Kamal_Maula #Maula_complex #Bhojshala_verdict #party_files
Unnao rape case: Supreme Court quashes Delhi HC order suspending Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life term The Supreme Court has overturned the Delhi High Court's suspension of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence in the Unnao rape case. The apex court has ordered the High Court to re-examine the matter within two months, ensuring a fresh decision free from prior influences. #Supreme_Court #High_Court #Delhi_High #BJP_MLA #Kuldeep_Singh #Singh_Sengar #MLA_Kuldeep #Unnao_rape #rape_case #Sengar_life
'Why this show off of independence?’: Supreme Court flags CEC appointment mechanism The Supreme Court questioned the current selection process for Election Commissioners. It raised concerns about a cabinet minister being part of the panel. The court noted this could lead to a 2:1 majority favoring the Prime Minister. It suggested an independent process is crucial for upholding democracy and public confidence in the Election Commission's impartiality. #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court_questioned #Court_flags #Election_Commissioners #CEC_appointment #flags_CEC #appointment_mechanism #current_selection #Commissioners
'One can wake up a Hindu, have lunch as a Muslim and go to sleep as a Christian', this argument from rationalists could lead to absurdity: SC A rationalist group presented a novel argument in the Supreme Court. They stated Article 25 of the Constitution permits individuals to change their religious affiliation throughout the day. This interpretation sparked debate among the judges. The court considered the implications of such freedom on religious practices and traditions. The discussion highlighted the balance between individual conscience and established religious customs. #Hindu #Christian #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Muslim #rationalist_group #group_presented #argument #stated_Article #Constitution_permits
Even Mahabharat would pale: Supreme Court on Kapur spat A protracted property dispute between Sunjay Kapur's mother and wife has prompted the Supreme Court to appoint former CJI D Y Chandrachud as mediator. The apex court noted the legal battle's intensity, comparing it to the Mahabharat. A fresh plea alleges circumvention of a previous order, with the court set to hear the matter further. #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court #Sunjay_Kapur #Sunjay #Kapur #Kapur_spat #Kapur_mother #protracted_property #property_dispute
'People's will through lawmakers can bring religious reforms': Supreme Court Constitutional courts should be extremely reluctant to alter religious practices, a nine-judge Supreme Court bench cautioned. Only the will of the people, expressed through elected representatives in Parliament and assemblies, can bring about reforms in religious customs. The court emphasized that it's impossible to scrutinize every religious practice. #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court #nine-judge_Supreme #Court_bench #Court_Constitutional #Constitutional_courts #bench_cautioned #extremely_reluctant #Constitutional
Supreme Court to hear ED plea to cancel bail to West Bengal coal scam 'kingpin' The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Enforcement Directorate's plea to cancel the bail of alleged coal smuggling kingpin Anup Majee. While issuing a notice, the court noted the ED's prolonged investigation. Majee, accused in a Rs 2,700 crore scam, claims cooperation, but the ED highlights his accountant's absconding status and alleged payoffs. #Supreme_Court #West_Bengal #Enforcement_Directorate #Directorate_plea #Bengal_coal #kingpin_Anup #Anup_Majee #cancel_bail #coal_smuggling #smuggling_kingpin
Trump loses his trade superpower ‘Tariff man’ wants to recover from a wounding Supreme Court ruling. But Congress is restive and voters are unhappy #Supreme_Court #Court_ruling #Tariff_man’ #wounding_Supreme #Trump_loses
Show us a single project not opposed by environmentalists, green lobby: Supreme Court The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea challenging the environmental clearance for Pipavav port expansion in Gujarat, questioning environmentalists' stance on development projects. The court emphasized the necessity of infrastructure for national development, while allowing the environmentalist to approach the NGT again with specific objections. #Supreme_Court #plea_challenging #environmental_clearance #Court_refused #Pipavav_port #green_lobby #questioning_environmentalists' #port_expansion #environmentalists'_stance #single_project
To expedite bail hearing, high courts can dispense with notice: Supreme Court 'Advance Copy Of Petition To Be Given To Govts' #Supreme_Court #high_courts #Advance_Copy #bail_hearing #expedite_bail
Railways staring at higher electricity costs after Supreme Court rules it qualifies as ‘consumer’ Indian Railways faces increased electricity costs following a Supreme Court ruling. The court declared the national transporter a "consumer" under the Electricity Act, making it liable for cross-subsidy and additional surcharges on open access power. This decision impacts the railways' operating ratio and power procurement expenses, overturning previous exemptions. #Supreme_Court #Supreme #Court_ruling #Court_rules #Indian_Railways #consumer’_Indian #electricity_costs #Railways_staring #Railways_faces #faces_increased
