Supreme Court
Supreme Court Condemns 16-Year Justice Delay in Acid Attack Case, Orders Protection for Forced Acid Consumption Victims
Dec 04, 2025 06:13 pm CST
India's Supreme Court has issued strong criticism over a 16-year delay in an acid attack case, ordering daily hearings and addressing the gap in protection for victims forced to consume acid. The court has demanded data on all pending acid attack trials nationwide while considering expanded legal protections for different types of acid attack survivors.
Supreme Court Holds States Accountable for Booth Level Officer Deaths Amid Electoral Pressure
Dec 04, 2025 04:14 pm CST
The Supreme Court has expressed serious concern over deaths of Booth Level Officers revising voter lists, holding state governments responsible for their working conditions. Chief Justice Surya Kant directed states to grant leave to unwell BLOs and provide substitutes, responding to a petition by Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam about 35-40 BLO deaths. The petition alleged Election Commission coercion through Section 32 threats, while opposition parties claim "inhuman" work pressure on electoral staff.
Supreme Court Orders Repatriation of Pregnant Indian Woman Deported to Bangladesh on Humanitarian Grounds
Dec 03, 2025 03:20 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre to return nine-months pregnant Sonali Khatun and her 8-year-old son from Bangladesh on humanitarian grounds, emphasizing that the state must sometimes "bend" in such cases. The woman claims Indian citizenship as daughter of Indian citizen Bhodu Sheikh, with the Court ordering free medical facilities upon her return. The case is part of a larger deportation dispute involving seven individuals sent to Bangladesh, with the Calcutta High Court previously ruling the deportations illegal.
Tamil Nadu Government Blames TVK's Reckless Actions and Vijay's Intentional Delay for Deadly Karur Stampede
Dec 03, 2025 02:52 am CST
The Tamil Nadu government has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court stating that the Karur stampede that killed 41 people resulted from reckless actions by TVK party organizers and a deliberate seven-hour delay by leader C Joseph Vijay, which encouraged excessive crowd gathering. Despite proper police deployment, misleading announcements about Vijay's arrival time led to premature assembly of thousands of supporters who waited in harsh conditions, culminating in tragedy when the politician finally arrived.
Activists Sharjeel Imam and Umar Khalid Challenge Terrorism Labels in Supreme Court Bail Hearing for Delhi Riots Case
Dec 03, 2025 02:17 am CST
In a significant Supreme Court hearing, activists Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, and Gulfisha Fatima sought bail in the 2020 Delhi riots case, challenging their labeling as "terrorists" without conviction. Imprisoned since early 2020 under the stringent UAPA, they argue their speeches don't constitute criminal conspiracy and question the extended pre-trial detention, highlighting the disconnect between police allegations and actual evidence in the chargesheet. The violence, which left 53 dead, occurred during protests against citizenship laws.
Supreme Court Rebukes Prashant Bhushan for Calling Election Commission a "Despot" During SIR Voter List Hearing
Dec 02, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan faced objection from Chief Justice Surya Kant in the Supreme Court after referring to the Election Commission as a potential "despot" during arguments challenging the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists. The case highlights growing concerns over BLO working conditions, with multiple officials reportedly dying from work-related stress while implementing the controversial voter verification exercise.
Supreme Court Deems Kerala's Request to Extend SIR Form Deadline as "Just and Fair"
Dec 02, 2025 07:02 pm CST
The Supreme Court has advised the Election Commission to consider Kerala's petition to extend the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) form submission deadline beyond December 11, citing the state's upcoming local body elections. With 98.8% of forms distributed and 80% digitized, the court noted the request was "just and fair" to accommodate government employees involved in electoral duties.
BJP Slams Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee Over "Judges Talk for TRPs" Comment on Rohingya Issue
Dec 02, 2025 06:33 pm CST
A political controversy has erupted between BJP and Trinamool Congress after MP Kalyan Banerjee criticized Chief Justice Surya Kant's comments on Rohingya refugees. BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla accused Banerjee of attacking constitutional institutions for vote bank politics, while Banerjee claimed judges now "talk more to increase TRPs" rather than focusing on judgments.
Supreme Court Stays POCSO Trial Against Former Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa: Legal Challenge Continues
Dec 02, 2025 05:55 pm CST
The Supreme Court has temporarily halted trial proceedings against former Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa in a POCSO Act case. The court issued this stay while hearing his challenge to the Karnataka High Court's refusal to dismiss sexual harassment allegations. Yediyurappa's legal team argues that key evidence was ignored, while the case stems from allegations that he molested a 17-year-old girl during a visit to his residence.
Government Agrees to Parliamentary Debate on Electoral Reforms and Special Intensive Revision of Voter Rolls
Dec 02, 2025 04:31 pm CST
The Indian government has agreed to the opposition's demands for a parliamentary debate on electoral reforms, focusing on the controversial Special Intensive Revision of voter rolls. Opposition parties led by Congress and Trinamool have criticized the process, alleging it could illegally remove legitimate voters. The controversy has extended to concerns about pressure on booth-level officers, with protests occurring outside the Election Commission's Kolkata office.