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05 May

Supreme Court Slams Misuse of PILs as “Political Interest Litigation” During Sabarimala Hearing

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaChief Justice, legal abuse, PIL misuse, Religious Freedom, Sabarimala review, Supreme Court, Surya Kant

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India expressed sharp disapproval on Tuesday regarding the growing misuse of Public Interest Litigation, suggesting the legal instrument has increasingly devolved into a tool for personal and political gain. During the eleventh day of hearings concerning the Sabarimala temple review, a nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant observed that many such filings have shifted from serving the genuine public interest to becoming what they termed "Private," "Publicity," "Paisa," and "Political" interest litigations. The bench is currently examining petitions seeking a review of the 2018 verdict that overturned the restriction…

04 May

Supreme Court Steps In on Transgender Rights Law, Seeks Government Reply on Validity Challenges

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingSupreme Court, Transgender

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court of India has begun examining a set of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026, issuing notices to the Union government, all states, and Union Territories for their formal responses. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi heard preliminary arguments on Monday and scheduled the matter for detailed hearing after six weeks. The court also directed the respondents to file their replies in the meantime. During the hearing, senior advocate A. M. Singhvi argued that the amended law undermines the principle…

03 May

Supreme Court to Hear Petition Seeking Restricted Aadhaar Issuance to Children to Curb Misuse

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAadhaar PIL, Ashwini Upadhyay, Identity verification, National Security, Supreme Court, UIDAI, Welfare distribution

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear a Public Interest Litigation on Monday that seeks to fundamentally alter the issuance of Aadhaar numbers to prevent potential misuse by illegal infiltrators. The petition, filed by advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, is listed before a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi on May 4. The petitioner has requested the court to direct the Unique Identification Authority of India to restrict the issuance of new Aadhaar numbers primarily to children up to the age of six years, while implementing significantly more stringent guidelines…

02 May

Supreme Court Launches Samadhan Samaroh to Streamline Access to Justice Through Special Lok Adalat

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaCase settlement, Indian judiciary, Legal reconciliation, Samadhan Samaroh, Special Lok Adalat, Supreme Court

Chandigarh (Naval Kishore): The Supreme Court of India has officially launched the “Samadhan Samaroh” (Special Lok Adalat) 2026, a landmark initiative designed to make the judicial process more accessible, efficient, and user-friendly for the general public. This ambitious programme commenced on April 21, 2026, and is set to culminate in a final three-day session scheduled for August 21, 22, and 23, 2026. By focusing on mutual consent and reconciliation, the initiative seeks to provide a swift resolution for eligible cases currently pending before the apex court, moving away from prolonged litigation toward a more collaborative and grounded approach to dispute…

25 Apr

Supreme Court Directs States to Finalize Practical Action Plans for ICU Standards

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHealthcare standards, ICU equipment, ICU guidelines, Medical negligence, Nursing training, Supreme Court

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India has ordered all states and Union Territories (UTs) to develop "realistic and practical" action plans to implement minimum standards for Intensive Care Units (ICUs) across the country. A bench comprising Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Justice R. Mahadevan issued these directives following the presentation of the "Guidelines for Organisation and Delivery of Intensive Care Services," a consensus-based framework intended to standardize critical care. The apex court emphasized that these guidelines must be shared immediately with regional authorities to ensure a synchronized national effort toward improving healthcare infrastructure. In its April 20 order,…

18 Apr

Supreme Court Denies Relief to Anil Ambani in Bank Fraud Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjabAnil Ambani, Supreme Court

Rajeev Sharma :- India’s apex court has refused to grant relief to industrialist Anil Ambani in a bank fraud case, dealing a significant setback in his ongoing legal battle. The case stems from a decision allowing two banks to classify his loan account as fraudulent, a move that had earlier been challenged in court. The Supreme Court declined to interfere with the earlier ruling, effectively upholding the position taken by the lower judiciary. Notably, an interim relief granted in December 2025 had already been set aside, further tightening the legal pressure on Ambani. A bench led by the Chief Justice…

13 Apr

Supreme Court Declines Plea on Voter List Deletions Ahead of Bengal Polls, Calls It ‘Premature’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaelectoral roll deletion India, Supreme Court, Surya Kant CJI, voter list case, West Bengal elections 2026

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Supreme Court of India on Monday refused to entertain a petition challenging the deletion of names from electoral rolls in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, terming the plea “premature” while underscoring the importance of the right to vote in a democracy.A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi directed the petitioners to approach appellate tribunals set up to handle such disputes. The petition, filed by Quaraisha Yeasmin and 12 others, alleged wrongful deletion of their names during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.With Assembly…

12 Apr

Supreme Court to hear West Bengal electoral roll and Malda judicial crisis cases

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaElectoral Rolls, Malda incident, Supreme Court, West Bengal elections

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India is set to hear a series of critical petitions on Monday, April 13, 2026, regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi will address challenges to the Election Commission’s decision to freeze the voters' list ahead of the state assembly elections scheduled for April 23 and April 29. The poll panel finalized the rolls on April 9, effectively preventing any further additions for those whose names were deleted during the intensive revision process. Central…

08 Apr

Supreme Court Asserts Authority to Examine Religious Practices Amid Sabarimala Review Hearing

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaconstitutional morality debate India, religious practices law India, Sabarimala review, Supreme Court, Tushar Mehta arguments

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday asserted its jurisdiction to examine whether certain religious practices could be deemed superstitious, even as the Centre argued that such determinations fall outside the scope of a secular court.The observations came during the second day of hearings on petitions seeking a review of the court’s 2018 verdict on the Sabarimala Temple, which had lifted the ban on entry of women aged between 10 and 50 years into the shrine dedicated to Lord Ayyappa.Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta questioned the court’s use of “constitutional morality” as a…

08 Apr

Centre Defends Sabarimala Tradition in Supreme Court, Calls 2018 Verdict ‘Wrong Law’

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaconstitutional morality debate, Sabarimala case, Supreme Court, Tushar Mehta arguments, women entry Sabarimala

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Centre on Tuesday defended the traditional restriction on the entry of women aged 10–50 years into the Sabarimala Temple, asserting before the Supreme Court that matters of religious faith fall outside the scope of judicial review.Presenting arguments before a nine-judge Constitution Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said courts should refrain from interpreting religious practices due to the inherent risks involved.He argued that even if a practice appears unscientific, it is the legislature not the judiciary that should decide on reforms. Questioning the doctrine of “constitutional morality,” Mehta…