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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicIndian Supreme Court

Topic: Indian Supreme Court

‘Far-fetched to say Centre can’t appoint Delhi chief secretary,’ says SC. Allows extension of term

SC bench allows central govt to extend Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar's term by 6 months, but clarifies its order is prima facie opinion of the dispute brought before it by Delhi's AAP govt.

SC upholds Centre’s decision to extend Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar’s tenure by 6 months

The SC bench had earlier sought to know if the Centre had the necessary power to do so, and questioned if it was 'stuck with only one person' because of lack of worthy IAS officers.

‘What was he doing for 3 yrs?’ SC raps Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi for delay in clearing bills

Ruling DMK claims trend of governors withholding assent to bills only prevalent in non-BJP states, a ‘political ploy’ executed across the country.

SC directs EC to product data on electoral bonds till 30 September

The bench reserved its verdict on the petitions, including those filed by Congress leader Jaya Thakur, the CPI (M) and NGO ADR, after hearing arguments for three days.

SC seeks report on air pollution control measures in Delhi-NCR from AQI statutory body CAQM

The bench noted senior advocate Aparajita Singh has flagged the 'serious problem' of air pollution with the winters approaching as well as crop residue burning.

‘Cannot go on indefinitely:’ SC raps Maharashtra Speaker over disqualification of Sena MLAs

The top court asked Speaker Rahul Narwekar to list the matter within a week and set down the time schedule to decide on the petitions.

SC rejects Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren’s plea against ED summons

Soren was interrogated for over nine hours by the ED on 17 November last year in connection with another money-laundering case linked to alleged illegal mining in the state.

SC rejects Centre’s request to defer sedition law appeals, transfers case to 5-judge bench

The top court said the new Bill to replace the Indian Penal code would not affect past cases.

Ready to hold elections in J&K but no timeline on statehood restoration, Modi govt tells SC

Solicitor general Tushar Mehta was responding to a question raised by a Constitution bench headed by CJI DY Chandrachud Tuesday on Centre outlining a timeframe on restoration of statehood to J&K.

‘Valuable time lost’ — SC displeased over Gujarat HC adjourning rape survivor’s pregnancy termination plea

In a special sitting Saturday, SC bench observes that there should be a sense of urgency in such cases, not treating the matter as any normal case and just adjourning it.

On Camera

India’s nuclear-power goal needs more than capital

New Delhi has finally accepted that the base load power demand of the future will need supplementing, and nuclear plants are one way to go about it.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.