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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicIndian Supreme Court

Topic: Indian Supreme Court

‘As it is, SC accused of interfering with Executive, Legislature’s functions,’ says Justice Gavai

SC judge Justice BR Gavai made apparent reference to recent attacks on judiciary while hearing a matter over West Bengal violence.

Close down Parliament if Supreme Court has to make laws, says BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

This comes at a time when the apex court’s recent decision to set a timeline for the President of India to take a decision on the bills sent to her has triggered a debate.

CJI Sanjiv Khanna recommends Justice BR Gavai as his successor

Justice Gavai is set to assume office on 14 May, succeeding CJI Khanna. His tenure will span approximately six months, concluding with his retirement in November 2025.

SC sets aside TN Governor’s reservation of 10 bills for President, fixing timeline for decision on bills

A Bench led by Justice Pardiwala held that a Governor does not have absolute power to sit over bills sent to them by state assembly, deeming R.N. Ravi’s withholding of assent ‘illegal’.

SC to hear Ranveer Allahbadia’s plea Tuesday for controversial comment at India’s Got Latent show

On 3 March, the top court had allowed Allahbadia to resume his podcast 'The Ranveer Show' subject to maintaining 'morality and decency' and making it suitable for viewers of all ages.

SC Collegium recommends Justice Yashwant Varma’s transfer to Allahabad HC amid cash discovery row

This comes hours after the Allahabad High Court Bar Association demanded Justice Varma’s impeachment and a relook at his previous judgments.

Dharavi redevelopment to go on as Supreme Court refuses to halt project

Mumbai HC has earlier upheld Adani Group's tender for Dharavi redevelopment, ruling no 'arbitrariness, unreasonableness, or perversity' in the decision.

Supreme Court to hear in April pleas to bring political parties under RTI

The apex court is hearing a batch of petitions seeking an order that national and regional political parties wer ‘public authorities’ under RTI Act.

SC allows high courts to rope in retd judges to clear criminal appeals backlog. 18 lakh cases pending

A 3-judge special bench, led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna, issued the direction, supplementing SC’s 2021 judgment that mooted idea of ad-hoc judges under Article 224A of the Constitution.

Noida’s Supreme Towers society demands family’s approval for ‘bachelors cohabiting with opposite gender’

Owners' Association has instructed landlords to submit detailed tenant information. In March 2024, the association had banned bachelor guests from staying overnight without its approval.

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.