Thursday, January 15, 2026

Topic: Supreme Court

SC stays its own order on Aravalli definition, to form new expert panel

A three-member bench of the Supreme Court of India, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, on Monday stayed its own November 20...

CBI moves SC against Delhi HC order suspending Sengar’s sentence in Unnao rape case

Calling the Delhi High Court’s order suspending the life sentence of Unnao rape case convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar “contrary to law” and “perverse,” the...

Supreme Court warns of “procedural injustice” in UAPA cases, directs HCs to scrutinise trial delays, special courts

The Supreme Court on Thursday issued directions to all High Courts to examine the status of pending trials under the statutes such as the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, where the burden of proof is reversed on the accused.

SC upholds dismissal of Christian Army officer who declined to enter temple parades

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the petition filed by a Christian officer who challenged his dismissal from the Indian Armed Forces for refusing...

New Supreme Court report flags contradictions in judicial discourse on caste

A new report published by the Supreme Court of India’s Centre for Research and Planning (CRP) says judicial discourse on caste over the past...

SC petition contests Kerala HC order on Munambam land tied to Waqf

Challenging the Kerala High Court’s conclusion that the Munambam property is not Waqf land, the Kerala Waqf Samrakshana Vedhi has filed a Special Leave...