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25 Aug

SC Tells Centre to Frame Rules on Offensive Content, Pulls Up Comedian Samay Raina

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiadisability rights, Samay Raina, social media guidelines, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Supreme Court

New Delhi, August 25: The Supreme Court on Monday directed five social media influencers, including comedian and "India’s Got Latent" host Samay Raina, to issue unconditional apologies on their podcasts or shows for mocking people with disabilities and rare genetic disorders.A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi observed that freedom of speech and expression cannot extend to commercial speech that hurts the sentiments of vulnerable communities. The court asked the Centre to frame guidelines regulating offensive content that targets disabled persons, women, children, and senior citizens.The influencers stand accused of making derogatory remarks against individuals with conditions such…

22 Aug

SC Revises Stray Dog Directions, Calls for Humane Yet Regulated Approach

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDelhi-NCR, feeding zones, rabies, sterilisation, Stray Dogs, Supreme Court, vaccination

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday revised its earlier ruling on the management of stray dogs, bringing sweeping changes to its August 11 order that had prohibited the release of captured dogs in Delhi-NCR.A three-judge bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath, with Justices Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria, clarified that strays caught by civic authorities must be sterilised, vaccinated, dewormed, and then released back into the same locality. However, dogs infected with rabies, suspected rabies, or showing aggressive behaviour will not be returned to the streets. Instead, they will be kept in shelters or dog pounds after receiving treatment.The…

18 Aug

BREAKING: Supreme Court Allows 1,158 Faculty Members to Continue Until Fresh Hiring

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingPunjab, Supreme Court

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Bringing relief to Punjab’s higher education sector, the Supreme Court has granted permission for 1,158 assistant professors and librarians to continue serving in government colleges until new appointments are made. The ruling is expected to maintain academic stability in the state’s colleges, which had been facing uncertainty over faculty availability. Students will now be able to continue their courses without disruption, a concern that had been raised by parents and educators alike. Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains welcomed the decision, calling it a significant step in safeguarding students’ learning. “The Hon’ble Court has ensured that the academic…

14 Aug

‘Govt Does Nothing’, Says Supreme Court On Stray Dogs Issue in Delhi, Reserves Order on August 11 Directions

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingStray Dogs, Supreme Court

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court has questioned why stray dogs were being taken off the streets in certain parts of Delhi even before its August 11 order directing their relocation to shelter homes was made public. A bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta, and Justice N.V. Anjaria heard multiple petitions challenging the two-judge bench order that had triggered widespread outrage among animal rights advocates. That earlier order, passed by Justices J.B. Pardiwala and R. Mahadevan, had instructed authorities to remove stray dogs from residential neighbourhoods across the National Capital Region and house them in shelters. During…

07 Aug

SC Dismisses Justice Yashwant Varma’s Plea Against Inquiry Report, Impeachment Process Set to Begin in Parliament

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaimpeachment, in-house inquiry, Justice Yashwant Varma, Kapil Sibal, Kiren Rijiju, Supreme Court

New Delhi, August 7, 2025 — The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court, who had challenged the findings of an in-house inquiry committee and the recommendation made by former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna for initiating impeachment proceedings against him.A bench comprising Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih refused to entertain Justice Varma's contention that he was denied a fair opportunity to respond during the internal probe process. The three-judge panel, set up under the in-house mechanism of the Supreme Court, had submitted its report after…

05 Aug

Haryana CM Saini Calls Water Talks with Punjab Positive, Vows Strong Stand in Supreme Court

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Indus Waters Treaty, Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab, Supreme Court, water sharing

Chandigarh, August 5 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said Tuesday that the ongoing talks with Punjab on water sharing have taken a constructive turn, with both states engaging in dialogue marked by cooperation and goodwill.Speaking to the media after a high-level meeting chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil in New Delhi, Saini described the atmosphere of the talks as more optimistic than ever. “Today marked a significant breakthrough. The discussion moved forward in a very positive and solution-focused manner,” he said.He pointed out that the meeting held on July 9 had already signaled a shift toward…

04 Aug

Supreme Court Stays Proceedings Against Rahul Gandhi in Army Remarks Case, Questions Intent Behind Complaint

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAbhishek Singhvi, Bharat Jodo Yatra, Derogatory Remarks Case, Indian Army, Rahul Gandhi, Supreme Court

New Delhi, August 4, 2025: The Supreme Court of India has stayed proceedings in a Lucknow trial court against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who is facing a criminal complaint over alleged derogatory remarks made about the Indian Army during his 2022 Bharat Jodo Yatra.During the hearing, a bench comprising Justice Dipankar Datta questioned the foundation of the complaint and made strong observations. “Why do you make these statements without having any material? If you are a true Indian, you won’t say such a thing,” the bench remarked, raising concerns over the comments allegedly made by Gandhi.In…

28 Jul

Supreme Court Urges EC to Consider Aadhaar and Voter ID as Valid Documents for Electoral Roll Revision in Bihar

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingBihar, Supreme Court

New Delhi (National Times): The Supreme Court on Monday once again urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to consider allowing Aadhaar cards and Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) as valid documents for establishing the identity of voters during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. The apex court, while hearing a petition related to the electoral roll revision process, reiterated the importance of ensuring a transparent and inclusive verification process. It asked the Election Commission to review its existing guidelines and explore the feasibility of accepting both Aadhaar and EPIC as admissible identity documents for…

27 Jul

Centre Firmly Opposes Lowering Age of Consent, Cites Risk of Abuse and Exploitation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAge of Consent, child protection, POCSO Act, sexual abuse, Supreme Court, Union Government

New Delhi, July 27, 2025: The Union government has strongly opposed any move to reduce the legal age of consent from 18 to 16 years, warning that such a step could endanger children by creating legal loopholes that may be exploited under the pretext of consensual relationships.In a written submission to the Supreme Court, the Centre stated that loosening age-based protections “could open avenues for abuse under the guise of consensual activity.” The statement came as the apex court continues hearing a 2012 public interest litigation filed by Nipun Saxena concerning the age of consent under Indian law.The government asserted…

24 Jul

Supreme Court Stays Precedential Value of Bombay High Court’s Acquittal in 7/11 Mumbai Blasts Case

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New Delhi (National Times): The Supreme Court of India today issued a notice to the 12 accused acquitted in the 2006 Mumbai train bombings, following an appeal filed by the State of Maharashtra challenging the Bombay High Court’s landmark decision that overturned all convictions in the case. Appearing on behalf of the State, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta clarified before the bench of Justice MM Sundresh and Justice NK Singh that the government was not demanding the re-arrest or surrender of the acquitted individuals, who were released from prison post the High Court judgment. However, he sought a partial stay on…