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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicSupreme Court of India

Topic: Supreme Court of India

SC to hear pleas on 10 July seeking review of same-sex marriage verdict of 2023

On 17 October 2023, the top court had refused to to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriages.

Issue of form 17C not decided, says SC to poll body’s argument that it was a ‘settled’ matter

Form 17C deals with the record of votes polled in a polling station; SC refused to hear a plea on it in the middle of elections, suggesting a ‘hands-off’ approach was needed.

Can’t take lawyers to consumer court for poor services — what SC said in judgment

SC drew distinction between 'profession' and 'business/ trade' and cited uniqueness of legal profession in its judgment.

‘Horrible,’ says Supreme Court about 3,800 tonnes of solid waste going untreated in capital Delhi

Top court observed this violated the fundamental right of citizens to live in a pollution-free environment.

Supreme Court says if granted interim bail, Kejriwal cannot perform official duties as Delhi CM

Top court said if there had been no elections, then it would not have given any interim relief to Kejriwal. ‘We don’t want interference at all in the working of the govt,’ it added.

Kerala woman wants SC to declare her non-believer — ‘left Islam, but it still hinders inheritance’

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Can I be declared a non-believer & refuse ‘anti-woman’ Sharia law, Muslim woman asks Supreme Court

The 50-year-old wants to take protection under the secular Indian Succession Act, saying Sharia is discriminatory against women when it comes to inheritance.

‘Imagine how many will be jailed’ — SC relief for YouTuber accused of derogatory remarks

Apex court restored the bail to YouTuber who was accused of making derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin in 2021.

Madarsa act ‘regulatory, not for religious instruction’ — SC stays HC order striking down UP law

Top court maintains that Allahabad HC erred in understanding provisions of Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, when it struck it down as unconstitutional.

‘Don’t disturb status quo’: SC allows Hindu prayers to continue in cellar of Varanasi’s Gyanvapi mosque

In February, Allahabad HC had dismissed mosque management committee’s appeal against the trial court orders of 17 and 31 January allowing rituals in the cellar.

On Camera

Kerala BJP losing favour with Church. Sangh not on board with Christian outreach

Two bishops in Kerala said that the BJP is running with the hares in the state and hunting with the hounds in Chhattisgarh.

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.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

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.