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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicSupreme Court of India

Topic: Supreme Court of India

SC asks Centre to frame model menstrual leave policy, says it’s a policy issue & not for courts

Centre asked to see if policy can be framed following consultations with stakeholders, but this won't come in the way of states if they take any steps in this regard, says SC.

SC lays down guidelines on portrayal of people with disabilities in visual media

Judgment came on a plea alleging that Hindi film ‘Aankh Micholi’ contained deprecatory references to persons with disabilities.

SC to hear 38 petitions against irregularities in NEET-UG exam Monday

National Testing Agency and the union government have been the center of controversy over allegations of malpractice and paper leaks in the 5 May nationwide examination.

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.

On Camera

How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.