The Supreme Court has cancelled the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, who is an accused in the high-profile murder case involving the death of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. The court has directed Sonam to surrender before the concerned trial court within three weeks, meaning she will have to return to...
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday indicated that the Supreme Court could consider judicial intervention over the closure of several Delhi Metro stations if the authorities failed to resolve the difficulties being faced by lawyers, court employees and others trying to reach the Supreme Court complex. The issue was raised at the beginning...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking immediate judicial intervention against the alleged police action on student protesters participating in the Citizens’ Justice Platform (CJP) demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The bench advised the petitioners to follow the regular judicial process instead of seeking an...
In a significant ruling that reinforces the principles of criminal justice, the Supreme Court has held that the absence of a victim’s body does not automatically prevent a person from being convicted of murder. The court observed that a murder charge can be proved beyond reasonable doubt through reliable and convincing evidence, even if the...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a petition seeking legal action against social media influencer Nazia Elahi Khan, observing that the petitioner had alternative legal remedies available under the law. The apex court declined to intervene directly in the matter and advised the petitioner to approach the appropriate legal forum before seeking the...
The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a petition challenging the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) implementation of the three-language policy, observing that the issue falls within the domain of educational policy and is not a matter requiring judicial intervention at this stage. The decision reinforces the judiciary’s long-standing approach of exercising restraint in...
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to cancel the bail granted to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with multiple cases related to the multi-crore fodder scam. The decision comes as a significant legal relief for the veteran politician, whose bail had been challenged before the...
Former public prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam has shared fresh insights into one of the most closely watched legal proceedings in Bollywood history, recalling actor Sanjay Dutt’s emotional state when the court pronounced its verdict in the 1993 Arms Act case. Speaking about the landmark trial, Nikam said the actor appeared deeply anxious and was “virtually shaking”...
The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Uttar Pradesh Government to submit a status report on its investigation into allegations of financial irregularities and alleged misappropriation of donations collected for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The direction was issued by the apex court while hearing a matter related...
In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has stayed the operation of a Madras High Court order that imposed restrictions related to cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu. The interim order offers substantial relief to the Tamil Nadu government and paves the way for a detailed examination of the legal and constitutional issues raised in...