Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
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 Declines to Monitor All Hate Speech Incidents Across India, Directs Petitioners to Approach High Courts
Nov 25, 2025 07:36 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has stated it will not legislate or monitor every incident of hate speech nationwide, instructing petitioners to utilize existing mechanisms including high courts and police authorities. During a hearing addressing calls for economic boycott of a community, Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta emphasized that proper legal channels already exist, while Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued public interest litigation should not be selective to one religion.
Supreme Court Directs CBI to Lead Investigation into Cross-Border Digital Arrest Scams
Oct 27, 2025 04:18 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has indicated plans to task the CBI with investigating the growing epidemic of 'digital arrest' scams, where criminals impersonate government officials to defraud victims of their savings. Following revelations of international connections to these operations in Thailand and Myanmar, the Court emphasized the need for a unified investigative approach across India, with potential international cooperation through Interpol to combat these sophisticated cyber fraud operations.
Omar Abdullah Plans to Join Supreme Court Case for J&K Statehood Restoration, Contradicts Central Government Claims
Oct 19, 2025 01:42 am CST
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is considering joining the Supreme Court petition for statehood restoration, contradicting central government claims of ongoing consultations. Abdullah, who uniquely served as Chief Minister in both state and union territory frameworks, highlights the disadvantages of J&K's current status while the Supreme Court evaluates whether the continued delay violates India's federal structure following the 2019 abrogation of Article 370.
Supreme Court Grants Centre Four Weeks to Address Jammu and Kashmir Statehood Restoration Petition
Oct 10, 2025 04:43 pm CST
The Supreme Court has given the central government four weeks to respond to a petition seeking restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The Solicitor General informed the court that consultations are ongoing between central and J&K governments regarding statehood restoration, while petitioners argue that the continued delay violates India's federal structure. This follows a December 2023 Constitutional bench directive to restore statehood "at the earliest" after upholding Article 370's abrogation.