Supreme Court India
President Murmu Rejects Mercy Plea in Child Rape-Murder Case: Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence
Dec 16, 2025 09:34 am CST
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of Ravi Ashok Ghumare, convicted of kidnapping, raping and killing a two-year-old girl in Maharashtra in 2012. The Supreme Court previously upheld his death sentence, citing the brutal nature of the crime against a helpless child. This marks President Murmu's third mercy plea rejection since taking office in 2022.
Supreme Court Intervenes in Banke Bihari Temple Timing Dispute: Tradition vs Management
Dec 15, 2025 03:29 pm CST
The Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition challenging changes to darshan timings at Vrindavan's historic Banke Bihari Temple. The case pits the traditional Goswami priest community against temple management, with Chief Justice Surya Kant expressing concern about exploitation of the deity during designated rest periods. The dispute centers on seasonal worship schedules and essential religious practices that petitioners claim are being disrupted.
Supreme Court Orders Return of Wrongfully Deported Pregnant Indian Citizen from Bangladesh
Dec 06, 2025 01:48 am CST
Following a Supreme Court directive, nine-month pregnant Sonali Khatun and her eight-year-old son have been returned to India after being wrongfully deported to Bangladesh. The court confirmed her Indian citizenship status through her father's undisputed citizenship, with the Centre facilitating her return on humanitarian grounds. The case highlights concerns about citizenship verification processes in India.
Pregnant Indian Citizen Awaits Return From Bangladesh After Supreme Court Intervention
Dec 04, 2025 05:17 pm CST
Nine-months-pregnant Sonali Khatun has been granted bail in Bangladesh after being wrongfully deported from India. The Supreme Court has directed the Indian government to facilitate her return on humanitarian grounds while her citizenship case continues. The Calcutta High Court previously ruled her deportation illegal, recognizing her as an Indian citizen despite the Centre's ongoing challenge to this determination.
Supreme Court Judge Declares: Disability Inclusion Affirms Equal Personhood, Not Charity
Dec 04, 2025 02:56 am CST
Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath, speaking at a NALSA webinar, emphasized that disability inclusion represents an affirmation of equal personhood rather than charity. He called for accessible legal services, mandatory disability sensitization training, and availability of legal information in multiple formats to ensure justice becomes truly inclusive for persons with disabilities.
Chief Justice Questions India's Obligations Toward Illegal Rohingya Immigrants in Missing Persons Case
Dec 02, 2025 10:22 pm CST
In a critical hearing, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant questioned the extent of state obligations toward illegal immigrants as the Supreme Court addressed a petition concerning five missing Rohingya. The Chief Justice emphasized prioritizing Indian citizens while maintaining humane treatment for all, with the case adjourned to December 16 for further consideration alongside similar pending petitions.
Supreme Court Asks Centre to Consider Re-entry of Illegally Deported Pregnant Indian Woman on Humanitarian Grounds
Dec 01, 2025 11:54 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has urged the Centre to allow a pregnant woman and her child who were deported to Bangladesh to re-enter India on humanitarian grounds. The case involves Sonali Khatun, whose deportation was ruled illegal by the Calcutta High Court. The Court suggested keeping her under medical surveillance while recognizing her advanced pregnancy and Indian citizenship. The matter is scheduled for hearing on December 3.
Chief Justice Surya Kant Pledges to Prioritize Justice for India's Poorest Litigants
Nov 28, 2025 09:11 pm CST
India's 53rd Chief Justice Surya Kant has made a significant commitment to ensuring justice for economically disadvantaged citizens, declaring he would "sit till midnight" if needed for the poorest litigants. Appointed on November 24 and serving until February 2027, the middle-class born justice from Haryana firmly stated "no luxury litigation" would be entertained in his court, signaling a potential shift in India's judicial priorities.
Supreme Court Establishes Medical Board to Evaluate Passive Euthanasia for Quadriplegic UP Man in Vegetative State
Nov 27, 2025 01:09 am CST
The Supreme Court has directed Noida district hospital to form a primary medical board to evaluate passive euthanasia for a 31-year-old man with quadriplegia who has been in a vegetative state for over a decade. This second appeal by his parents comes after previous attempts, with the court acknowledging the patient's deteriorating condition and the challenges faced by his elderly caregivers who have exhausted their resources providing treatment.
High Court Chief Justice Escapes Inquiry After Attempting to Influence NCLAT Ruling
Nov 24, 2025 05:11 pm CST
A retired High Court Chief Justice has avoided an in-house investigation after attempting to influence a NCLAT member for a favorable ruling in an insolvency case. Despite his retirement preventing formal inquiry, the Chief Justice of India still retains authority to recommend corruption charges. The case involves AS Met Corp Private Ltd and KLSR Infratech Ltd before the NCLAT Chennai.