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Tuesday, February 3, 2026
TopicIndian Supreme Court

Topic: Indian Supreme Court

SC mediation panel writes to states, urges ‘serious attempts’ to resolve cases involving govts

In a letter, the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee has urged chief secretaries to form teams of senior officers to settle cases identified for mediation by 15 February, ThePrint has learnt.

SC reserves verdict, asks NHAI to create app for identifying stray dogs on highways

During the stray dogs case hearing Thursday, the top court was also informed of steps taken by the states and UTs in the last year to manage the population of stray dogs.

SC stays 2026 UGC rules on caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions

Calling the regulations prima facie 'vague' and 'capable of misuse', the top court said they must be revisited by an expert panel.

‘Don’t pin all hopes on institutions’—at JLF 2026 debate of lawyers

In a session titled 'The Measure of Justice' at JLF 2026, lawyers Ashwani Kumar and Vrinda Grover and US judge Ketu Shah discussed the Indian constitutional, moral and legal crises.

Higher education institutions must immediately report student suicides, unnatural deaths to police—SC

Supreme Court bench issues guidelines to tighten higher education institutions' response to student suicides, invoking its power to do absolute justice.

SC gives Justice Varma time till Monday to file response before LS probe panel in cash recovery row

The judge sought extension after SC concluded hearing on his petition challenging formation of the panel, and reserved the verdict. The bench declined his request for extension.

Cash row: SC disagrees with Justice Varma’s contention that LS Speaker couldn’t have formed probe panel

Justice Varma says that under Judges Inquiry Act if motions are moved before both Houses on the same day, a joint panel should be formed to enquire into allegations. 

SC grants bail to ex-Amtek promoter Arvind Dham, says ‘pretrial detention can’t be used as punishment’

Case against Arvind Dham was initiated by ED, which accused him of establishing around 500 shell companies, with up to 15 levels of indirect ownership, to divert funds.

How SC relied on prosecution theory of ‘vertical chain of command’ to deny bail to Umar, Sharjeel

SC has granted bail to 5 other accused. It said Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam can renew their applications only after a year or upon completion of examination of protected witnesses.

‘Social harmony push weakened by forces within India, not just external enemies’—SC judge Vijay Bishnoi

He added harmony can't be achieved merely by speeches. At Akhil Bharatiya Adhivakta Parishad's event, senior judges & lawyers gathered to discuss issues linked to Constitutional values.

On Camera

Why Rahul Gandhi wasn’t allowed to read an excerpt from General Naravane’s memoir

General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.

Trade deal with US likely to lift Rupee & stocks, say investors

New Delhi: India’s agreement with the US to buy $500 billion-worth of goods over five years includes an existing pipeline of projects, as well...

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.