Supreme Court
Rahul Gandhi Claims Indian Army Under Control of Upper Castes, Sparks Controversy Over Representation
Nov 04, 2025 07:48 pm CST
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has sparked controversy by claiming that India's Army is controlled by the upper 10% of the population while campaigning in Bihar. This statement adds to his ongoing advocacy for a national caste census and equal representation for marginalized communities. Gandhi has previously faced legal challenges for his comments about the military, including Supreme Court criticism over remarks about Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh.
Supreme Court Finds Audio Linking Former Manipur CM to Ethnic Violence Was Tampered With
Nov 04, 2025 12:31 am CST
The Supreme Court revealed that the National Forensic Science Laboratory has determined audio recordings allegedly connecting former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh to the 2023 ethnic violence were tampered with and unsuitable for voice comparison analysis. The recordings were central to a petition by the Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust seeking an independent investigation into violence that has claimed over 260 lives since May 2023.
Supreme Court Orders CAQM to Detail Delhi-NCR's Air Pollution Prevention Measures After Diwali Monitoring Failure
Nov 03, 2025 11:46 pm CST
The Supreme Court has directed the Commission for Air Quality Management to file an affidavit detailing measures to prevent Delhi-NCR's air quality deterioration after learning that only 9 out of 37 air monitoring stations were functional during Diwali. The court emphasized the need for pre-emptive action rather than waiting for severe pollution levels, following its recent order allowing limited use of green crackers during the festival.
Supreme Court Vows Strict Action Against Rs 3,000-Crore Digital Arrest Scams Targeting Elderly Citizens
Nov 03, 2025 05:36 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has committed to taking strong measures against digital arrest scams that have defrauded citizens of nearly Rs 3,000 crores. These sophisticated cybercrime operations involve criminals impersonating government officials to extort money from victims, particularly targeting elderly people. Justice Surya Kant's bench is appointing an amicus curiae and considering nationwide investigation protocols to combat this growing threat that operates across jurisdictional boundaries.
India's Supreme Court Hesitant on Pornography Ban Petition, Cites Nepal Protests as Cautionary Example
Nov 03, 2025 03:19 pm CST
India's Supreme Court has deferred hearing on a petition seeking a ban on pornography, drawing parallels to Nepal's recent Gen Z protests. The petition requests government action to restrict access to pornographic content, especially among minors, citing concerns about widespread digital availability and inadequate protective measures. The court has scheduled further hearing after four weeks, as the petition presents alarming data about pornographic material circulation in India.
Supreme Court Denies Relief to Chennai Engineer Who Sent Bomb Threats Over Unrequited Love
Oct 31, 2025 10:44 pm CST
The Supreme Court has refused to stay new FIRs against a 29-year-old Chennai robotics engineer who allegedly sent bomb threats using fake emails and the dark web to frame a man she loved but couldn't marry. Despite her claims of innocence, authorities maintain she created false identities after her romantic interest married someone else. The court has issued notices on her petition to consolidate existing FIRs across 12 states.
PMLA Tribunal Upholds ED's Attachment of Karti Chidambaram's Assets, Rejects Covid Delay Argument
Oct 31, 2025 04:45 pm CST
The Appellate Tribunal under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act has dismissed Karti P. Chidambaram's appeal against the Enforcement Directorate's attachment of his assets, ruling that the delayed prosecution complaint was protected by Supreme Court's Covid-19 limitation extensions. The attachment of his ₹16.05 crore Jor Bagh property share and multiple bank accounts will continue, though possession can only be taken under exceptional circumstances.
Supreme Court Mandates Physical Appearance of Chief Secretaries in Stray Dogs Case
Oct 31, 2025 03:27 pm CST
The Supreme Court has rejected virtual appearance requests from chief secretaries in the stray dogs case, requiring physical attendance on November 3 from officials of all states and Union territories except West Bengal and Telangana. Justice Vikram Nath criticized officials for "sleeping" on court directives and failing to implement Animal Birth Control rules uniformly across India.
Indian Democracy at Risk: New Bill Threatens Political Rights by Equating Arrest with Guilt
Oct 31, 2025 11:41 am CST
A controversial new bill in India proposes automatic removal of ministers after 30 days in custody without trial, undermining democratic principles and the presumption of innocence. This analysis examines how the legislation could weaponize arrests for political purposes, disproportionately affect marginalized communities, and destabilize governance - all while contradicting Supreme Court precedents on due process.
Justice Surya Kant: From 'Masterji Ka Beta' to India's First Chief Justice from Haryana
Oct 30, 2025 11:49 pm CST
Justice Surya Kant, soon to be sworn in as India's 53rd Chief Justice and the first from Haryana, is fondly remembered in his native village of Petwar as 'Masterji ka beta' (teacher's son), a farmer, and a poet. His remarkable journey from a small village to the nation's highest judicial position has inspired his community while maintaining his humble connections to his roots.