In a major administrative initiative aimed at reducing judicial delays, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has constituted four special benches of the Supreme Court to exclusively hear and dispose of the court’s oldest pending cases. The move reflects a renewed commitment by the country’s highest judicial institution to address the long-standing backlog and...
Sonam Raghuvanshi has told the Supreme Court that she is innocent and has been falsely implicated in the high-profile Raja Raghuvanshi murder case. In a detailed affidavit filed before the apex court, she strongly opposed the Meghalaya government’s plea seeking cancellation of the bail granted to her. Maintaining that she has no involvement in the...
The Supreme Court has expressed strong reservations over an attempt by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to seek judicial intervention against political speeches delivered by actor-turned-politician Vijay and leaders of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). During the hearing, the apex court observed that political criticism and public debate are integral to a healthy democracy and...
In a significant judgment reinforcing the importance of freedom of expression in the digital era, the Supreme Court directed the restoration of the X (formerly Twitter) account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), holding that the suspension of the account lacked adequate legal justification. The ruling is being viewed as an important precedent for online...
In a landmark judgment strengthening the independence of the legal profession, the Supreme Court has ruled that banking associations cannot effectively blacklist advocates by placing their names on internal “caution lists” circulated among member banks. The verdict is expected to have significant implications for the relationship between financial institutions and legal professionals, reaffirming that disciplinary...
Senior Congress leader S. Venugopal has called for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into alleged irregularities surrounding donations made for the Ram Temple, intensifying the political debate over the management and transparency of funds collected for the prestigious religious project. The demand comes amid growing scrutiny over how contributions from devotees and supporters have been collected,...
The Meghalaya government has moved the Supreme Court seeking an urgent stay on the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, one of the key accused in the widely discussed honeymoon murder case. The state has argued that allowing the accused to remain on bail at this stage could adversely affect the ongoing criminal proceedings and potentially...
The family of Raja Raghuvanshi has announced its decision to approach the Supreme Court after the Meghalaya High Court upheld the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in the widely discussed honeymoon murder case. The move marks the latest development in a case that has attracted national attention due to its shocking allegations...
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the concerned state government on a plea filed by self-styled spiritual leader Asaram challenging his conviction and sentence in a rape case. While agreeing to examine the appeal, the apex court did not grant any immediate relief in the form of bail, indicating that the matter would...
A group of 21 opposition parties has jointly approached the Supreme Court, expressing serious concerns regarding the Election Commission’s ongoing voter roll verification exercise. The parties have urged the country’s highest court to examine the process, arguing that it could potentially affect the voting rights of millions of citizens if not implemented with adequate safeguards...