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Supreme Court Schedules Critical Hearing on Delhi-NCR's Severe Air Pollution Crisis for December 17
Dec 15, 2025 03:10 pm CST
The Supreme Court has set December 17 for a crucial hearing addressing Delhi-NCR's dangerous air pollution levels, which reached an AQI of 498 on Monday. Chief Justice Surya Kant's bench will evaluate implementation failures of existing pollution control measures, as the capital struggles with its second-worst December air quality day on record, severely impacting public health, particularly among vulnerable populations.
Centre Tells Supreme Court: No Blame Attributed to Pilots in Air India Crash Investigation
Nov 14, 2025 02:22 am CST
The Supreme Court heard that Captain Sumeet Sabharwal has not been blamed in the preliminary AAIB report on the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash that killed 260 people on June 12. The deceased pilot's father and aviation groups are seeking an independent court-monitored inquiry amid concerns about investigation protocols and aircraft safety, while the Solicitor General emphasized that the inquiry aims to determine causes rather than assign blame.
Supreme Court Allows Amendment in Sonam Wangchuk's NSA Detention Challenge - Legal Battle Continues
Oct 15, 2025 10:10 pm CST
The Supreme Court has permitted Gitanjali J. Angmo to amend her petition challenging the detention of her husband, renowned Ladakh climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, under the National Security Act. While the Home Ministry accuses Wangchuk of inciting violence during protests, questions about procedural compliance and rights of the detainee remain central to the case. Wangchuk, widely respected for his environmental and educational work, remains detained in Jodhpur jail as the case continues.
No Appeals Filed Against Voter Deletions in Bihar as Supreme Court Hearing Approaches
Oct 09, 2025 02:49 am CST
The Election Commission reported zero appeals filed under Section 24(A) regarding voter name deletions in Bihar, despite removing 3.66 lakh names from electoral rolls. This revelation comes before a crucial Supreme Court hearing where petitioners argue voters weren't properly notified about removals, while the Commission maintains the deletion process was legitimate ahead of upcoming assembly elections.
Supreme Court Questions Delay In Beant Singh Killer's Execution
Sep 25, 2025 12:59 am CST
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked why death row convict Balwant Singh Rajoana, held guilty for the assassination of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh in 1995, was not hanged till now after the Centre said it was a "serious offence".