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17 Oct

Supreme Court Constitutes Committee to Safeguard Rights of Transgender Persons in India

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New Delhi, October 17, 2025: The Supreme Court on Friday formed a high-level committee and issued guidelines to protect the rights of transgender persons across India. The bench, led by Justice J B Pardiwala, stated that the committee will focus on equal opportunities, inclusive healthcare, and protection for gender non-conforming and gender-diverse individuals.The committee will be headed by former Delhi High Court judge Justice Asha Menon and include transgender activist Grace Banu, Akai Padmashali, CLPR Bengaluru member Gaurav Mandal, and Dr Sanjay Sharma from the Association for Transgender Health in India. Senior Advocate Jayna Kothari has been appointed as amicus…

15 Oct

SC Allows Limited Use of Green Crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali, Sets Strict Conditions

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court has made a key relaxation in its earlier stance on firecracker restrictions, granting permission for the use of green firecrackers in Delhi and the surrounding NCR region ahead of Diwali — but only under carefully defined conditions and timeframes. In its order issued this week, the court allowed green crackers to be used during a four-day window from October 18 to October 21. On Diwali day, people will be allowed to burst them only during two time slots — from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM, and again in the evening from 8:00 PM…

13 Oct

Karur stampede: Supreme Court orders CBI probe, retired apex court judge to monitor probe

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National Times Bureau :- The Supreme Court has ordered an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the Karur stampede, which claimed 41 lives. The incident unfolded on September 27, during the rally of actor Vijay's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam(TVK). A bench comprising Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice NV Anjaria while pronouncing the order said that the incident shook the entire nation and deserves a fair and impartial investigation. "The issues have a bearing on the fundamental rights of the citizens and the incident which has shaken the national conscience, deserves a fair and impartial investigation," the…

07 Oct

Bar council suspends Supreme Court advocate Rakesh Kishore after attempted shoe attack on CJI Gavai

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National Times Bureau :- The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Monday ordered the immediate suspension of Supreme Court advocate Rakesh Kishore after he attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai during court proceedings. The BCI also announced that disciplinary proceedings will be initiated against him under relevant legal provisions. In its directive, the Bar Council of India stated that a show cause notice will be issued to the advocate, requiring him to respond within 15 days of receiving the order. He must explain why his suspension should not continue and why further disciplinary…

07 Oct

Petition filed in SC to seek probe into deaths of children due to toxic cough syrup in MP, Rajasthan

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaColdrif, Cough Syrup, Judicial Enquiry, petition, Supreme Court

National Times Bureau :- A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court demanding a judicial inquiry into the recent deaths of children allegedly caused by contaminated cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The plea also urges the court to order nationwide testing of all cough syrups and implement urgent reforms in India’s drug regulation system. The cough syrup in question, Coldrif, has been linked to the deaths of at least 16 children across Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district and parts of Rajasthan since August. Several other children under the age of 12 have also suffered serious health complications. Manufactured…

03 Oct

Sonam Wangchuk’s Detention Challenged in Supreme Court by Wife

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NEW DELHI (Rajeev Sharma): Geetanjali Angmo, the wife of Ladakhi innovator and environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk, has moved the Supreme Court seeking his release following his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). Wangchuk has been in custody since September 26, days after large-scale protests erupted in Ladakh demanding constitutional safeguards for the region. Wangchuk, known globally for his work on sustainable development and climate action in the Himalayas, was picked up by authorities in the aftermath of demonstrations that turned violent. The unrest resulted in the death of four individuals and left nearly 90 injured. Since his arrest, he has…

22 Sep

Supreme Court Questions Criminal Defamation, Stays Trial Against The Wire

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAmita Singh, defamation law, JNU, Kapil Sibal, Supreme Court, The Wire

New Delhi, September 22, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday observed that the time had come to reconsider criminal defamation laws as it stayed proceedings in a case against news portal The Wire, filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) professor Amita Singh. The complaint was linked to a report alleging her role in preparing a dossier on an alleged sex racket at the university.A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and SC Sharma, noting the drawn-out nature of the litigation, remarked, “For how long can you keep on dragging this matter?” The court issued notice on a plea by the…

15 Sep

Supreme Court Partially Stays Provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): In a significant development, the Supreme Court of India on Monday stayed the implementation of certain provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, citing concerns over constitutional propriety and the separation of powers. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih issued interim directions while hearing a batch of petitions challenging the validity of specific amendments introduced in the 2025 legislation. Five-Year Religious Practice Clause Put on Hold The Court stayed the operation of the clause under Section 3(1)(r), which required an individual to have practiced Islam for at least…

13 Sep

Supreme Court to Deliver Interim Order on Waqf (Amendment) Act Petitions on Monday

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaBR Gavai, Supreme Court, Waqf Amendment Act 2025, Waqf by user

New Delhi, September 13: The Supreme Court will on Monday pronounce its interim order on a batch of petitions challenging provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025, which abolished the long-practiced concept of ‘waqf by user’.The law, notified on April 5, 2025, mandates that only self-owned property can be declared as waqf after verification of ownership and inheritance rights. It also allows state governments to nominate members from Shia and Sunni communities, as well as representatives from backward classes, to Waqf Boards, and introduces new rules regarding the Waqf Council.A Bench of Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice…

12 Sep

Kangana Ranaut Withdraws Plea in Supreme Court Over Defamation Case

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New Delhi, Sept 12 — Actress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut has withdrawn her petition from the Supreme Court that sought to quash a criminal defamation complaint filed against her over a retweet linked to the farmers’ protest.The decision came after a bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta indicated that Ranaut could pursue other remedies before the trial court. Following this observation, her counsel chose to withdraw the plea.Ranaut had approached the apex court after the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed her request to set aside the complaint. The High Court had held that…