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Monday, August 11, 2025
TopicIndian Supreme Court

Topic: Indian Supreme Court

Decoding Habeas Corpus, the petition that allowed Jamia student & Yechury to visit J&K

The basis of a habeas corpus petition is that it is associated with urgency. It is filed under Article 32, which is invoked only when fundamental rights are at stake.

Supreme Court seeks Centre, J&K govt’s response to plea on media restrictions

The notices are in response to a plea filed by Kashmir Times executive editor Anuradha Bhasin, who seeks restoration of all communication channels to allow the media to properly function in J&K.

Supreme Court rejects Chidambaram’s plea against dismissal of his anticipatory bail

The Supreme Court said senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram's petition has become infructuous as he is already in CBI's custody.

Special judge hearing Babri Masjid demolition case seeks extension of tenure, security

The Supreme Court has written to the UP govt to pass orders within 2 weeks to extend the special judge's tenure till the completion of case involving BJP veterans L.K. Advani, M.M. Joshi and Uma Bharti.

SC wants POCSO courts in districts with over 100 child sex abuse cases, sets 60-day deadline

Supreme Court bench led by CJI Ranjan Gogoi says central govt has to make money available for the new courts.

Supreme Court cancels Amrapali’s registration, ED files money laundering charges

The Supreme Court appointed a court receiver in whom the rights of all Amrapali properties will be vested, and directed NBCC to complete pending projects.

In Ayodhya case, Supreme Court allows mediation to continue but seeks report by 1 August

The Supreme Court will decide on August 2 whether a hearing is required in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case.

Govt says no plans to regulate appointment, conduct of Supreme Court & High Court judges

Law minister Ravi Shankar Prasad told the Rajya Sabha that there would be no parliamentary oversight in the appointment and conduct of Supreme Court and High Court judges.

Supreme Court seeks Modi govt’s response on providing human rights courts in all districts

The petition wants Centre to provide funds for setting up of human rights court in all 725 districts in 29 states and seven Union Territories in a time bound manner.

After back & forth between courts, Supreme Court seeks Centre’s stand on Jairam’s plea

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh's plea challenged the amendments made to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.