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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicIndian Supreme Court

Topic: Indian Supreme Court

Supreme Court stays state directive on ID display for food stalls on Kanwar Yatra route

The Court, Monday, issued notices to these state governments, seeking their response to the petitions challenging this directive and has scheduled the next hearing for 26 July.

‘Reporters published news based on imagination’ — ex-judge who quit panel probing KCR deals tells SC

L. Narasimha Reddy quit COI Tuesday within minutes of being informed about apex court’s reservations over his press briefing about the panel formed to look into power purchases.

Can’t randomly suspect person of being foreigner — SC declares Assam resident ‘Indian’ after long fight

Man was declared foreigner by Foreigners' Tribunal & HC upheld ruling, but SC finds there is no material against him, only minor inconsistencies like spelling errors in his documents.

SC to hear plea for return of funds ‘involuntarily’ remitted to TN govt body by Hindu temples

TN-based trust argues that while law provides for temples to voluntarily contribute surplus funds to Common Good Fund, this has become mandatory in practice, with predetermined amounts.

NEET UG counselling deferred until further notice amid paper leak controversy

The development comes after the Supreme Court refused to delay the NEET UG counselling scheduled to start on 6 July.

‘Sanctity affected, need answers,’ SC on plea seeking fresh NEET-UG test after paper leak

The top court issued a notice to the National Testing Agency and posted the matter for hearing on 8 July.

‘Pursuing parallel proceedings’ — SC slams JMM leader Hemant Soren, dismisses plea against arrest

SC noted that the ex-Jharkhand CM had approached apex court despite a special court taking cognizance of ED’s complaint. He had also applied for bail, which the special court had rejected.

How ‘location sharing’ became common bail condition post Covid & why SC said it may violate Article 21

Delhi HC first imposed bail condition of sharing location with investigating officer during pandemic, citing 'unprecedented circumstances'. Since then, it has become routine requirement.

Why was Arvind Kejriwal arrested ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Supreme Court asks ED

Top court also enquires about time gap between initiation of proceedings & Delhi CM's arrest, and why unlawfully gained property was not attached before arrest.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

Hit by mortar shell, but still fighting—BSF heroes of Op Sindoor honoured with gallantry medals

President of India has honoured 16 BSF personnel with gallantry medals for show of exemplary courage in the 87-hour ‘war’ between India and Pakistan that followed the launch of Op Sindoor.

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.