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Sunday, November 9, 2025
TopicIndian Supreme Court

Topic: Indian Supreme Court

Supreme Court questions Delhi govt over entry of trucks as city reels under severe AQI

The court directs the Centre to depute police personnel at all 113 points to check the entry of trucks in Delhi.

‘Executive can’t be a judge,’ Supreme Court lays down strict rules to curb ‘bulldozer justice’

Top court says no demolition without a 15-day prior notice, which should detail the nature of unauthorised construction; it also said high-handedness of officers won't be tolerated.

No religion encourages pollution, SC slams failure to enforce Diwali firecracker ban in Delhi

Questioning authorities, a 2-judge bench said the right to live in a pollution-free atmosphere, to safeguard one's health was a fundamental right.

Aadhaar to Ayodhya, DY Chandrachud confuses fans, critics. The New Right Liberal or Daddy?

DY Chandrachud is arguably the only CJI to have fans across generations. An e-commerce website is selling ‘I Love DYC’ t-shirts.

No greater feeling than serving those in need, says outgoing Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud

At his farewell, the CJI expressed a deep sense of fulfilment, and also sought ‘forgiveness’ if any unintentional error of his had hurt anyone.

Supreme Court overrrules 1967 verdict on Aligarh Muslim University minority status

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday overruled by 4:3 majority the S Azeez Basha versus Union of India case which in 1967 held...

Supreme Court’s ‘summer vacation’ renamed ‘partial working days’ amid criticism over breaks

New Delhi: Amid ongoing debate about courts taking a long “summer vacation”, the Supreme Court has replaced the term with “partial court working days”...

‘India melting pot’: Supreme Court overturns ban on madrasas in Uttar Pradesh

Top court sets aside March order by Allahabad High Court that had scrapped a 2004 law governing madrasas, saying it violated the constitutional tenet of secularism.

Chanting ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ to sharing Google Maps location, bizarre bail conditions struck down by SC

In the past, the Supreme Court has struck down bail conditions on grounds of arbitrariness, lack of fairness, & violation of the accused’s fundamental rights, among others.

SC order puts focus on remission. What are govt powers to reduce convicts’ sentences

SC has ruled that govt's power of remission or suspension must be exercised in line with Article 14, and remission can't be revoked without following principles of natural justice.

On Camera

Moon madness has taken over modern dating. A waning crescent is the best time to ghost

Alongside buying into the grift that is dating apps, the girlies are also installing astrology apps like Astrotalk to investigate the same tired mystery—will he ever text back?

Africa’s blue economy is booming. What it can learn from Asia

Aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector in Africa, offering significant returns on investment for all involved and achieving the continent’s goals for food security, dignified livelihoods and economic growth.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.