The Union Law Ministry has officially confirmed that Justice Surya Kant will assume charge as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on November 24, 2025, following the retirement of Justice B. R. Gavai on November 23. The appointment was made in accordance with the established judicial tradition, where the outgoing Chief Justice recommends the...
The Supreme Court on Monday, September 22, strongly criticized reports suggesting that the pilots of the ill-fated Air India flight AI 171 deliberately cut off fuel before the tragic crash that killed over 275 people. Calling the narrative “unfortunate” and “irresponsible,” the apex court made the remarks while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking...
Ahmedabad: Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani on Thursday strongly criticised the allegations made by US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research, demanding a “national apology” from those who propagated what he described as “false and baseless narratives.” His statement comes after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) officially gave the Adani Group a clean chit in...
The Dadar Kabutarkhana Trust has filed a fresh petition in the Supreme Court, seeking interim relief to permit controlled pigeon feeding in Mumbai until the Bombay High Court delivers its final judgment on the matter. According to sources, the petition was filed on Friday, September 12, and listed on Tuesday but could not be heard....
In a recent submission to the Supreme Court, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has strongly asserted that it holds exclusive power to decide when and how to conduct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, rejecting any attempt to mandate fixed intervals for such exercises. The matter arises from a Public Interest Litigation...
Mumbai: With just hours to go before the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025, social media has been flooded with calls to boycott the match. Several Indian cricket fans have questioned the decision to play against Pakistan, calling it unacceptable to face a “terror-funding nation” so soon after the Pahalgam...
New Delhi: The Supreme Court continued its hearing on Wednesday regarding the Presidential reference on whether timelines can be fixed for Governors and the President to act on Bills passed by State legislatures. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta opposed the notion that Governors are mere “postmen,” asserting that they occupy a high constitutional office with an...
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday highlighted the importance of the nation’s constitutional framework while drawing comparisons with recent unrest in neighboring countries. Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, referring to deadly protests in Nepal led by the Gen Z population, remarked, “We are proud of our constitution, see what is happening in neighbouring countries.” Justice...
The Supreme Court on Monday transferred to itself all petitions pending in various High Courts that challenge the constitutional validity of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025. The Act, passed during the Monsoon Session of Parliament, bans all forms of real-money online games in India while regulating and promoting social, educational, and...
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea filed by the BJP’s Telangana unit challenging a high court order that quashed a defamation case against Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy related to his speech during the 2024 Lok Sabha election campaign. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justices K...