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Supreme Court Denies Relief to Anil Ambani in Bank Fraud Case
18 Apr

Supreme Court Denies Relief to Anil Ambani in Bank Fraud Case

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsPunjab,
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…
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Supreme Court Declines Plea on Voter List Deletions Ahead of Bengal Polls, Calls It ‘Premature’
13 Apr

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
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…
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Supreme Court to hear West Bengal electoral roll and Malda judicial crisis cases
12 Apr

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
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…
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Supreme Court Asserts Authority to Examine Religious Practices Amid Sabarimala Review Hearing
08 Apr

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

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, , , ,
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…
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Centre Defends Sabarimala Tradition in Supreme Court, Calls 2018 Verdict ‘Wrong Law’
08 Apr

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

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
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…
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Supreme Court Defers Hearing on CBI Plea Against Sengar Bail in Unnao Rape Case
07 Apr

Supreme Court Defers Hearing on CBI Plea Against Sengar Bail in Unnao Rape Case

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , ,
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India on Monday postponed to the first week of May the hearing on a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation challenging the suspension of life imprisonment of former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said the matter would be taken up after the conclusion of hearings by a nine-judge bench on the Sabarimala review proceedings.During the hearing, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, appearing for Sengar, raised concerns over delays in a related case pending before the…
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Supreme Court to Hear Plea Over Massive Voter Deletion in West Bengal SIR Process
09 Mar

Supreme Court to Hear Plea Over Massive Voter Deletion in West Bengal SIR Process

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , ,
New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh)— The Supreme Court of India is set to deliberate on a high-stakes petition on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, regarding the alleged mass deletion of names from electoral rolls during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi agreed to the urgent hearing following submissions by senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, who highlighted that existing voters—many of whom have participated in previous elections—are being systematically excluded without proper documentation review. The legal challenge follows the publication of West Bengal’s final voter list on February 28, which…
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Supreme Court Urges Expert Review of “British-Era” Coast Guard Service Norms
07 Mar

Supreme Court Urges Expert Review of “British-Era” Coast Guard Service Norms

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, , , , ,
NEW DELHI (Gurpreet Singh) — The Supreme Court of India has called on the Union Government to modernize the service conditions and retirement ages of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), remarking that the administration cannot remain tethered to "British-era" criteria. A Bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant emphasized that the current regulations governing one of the country's most "highly skilled" and robust forces require a contemporary reassessment to reflect the sophisticated nature of modern maritime security. The top court's observations came during a hearing of the Centre’s petition challenging a Delhi High Court order from November 2024.…
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Supreme Court of Canada Rules Quebec’s Daycare Policy Discriminates Against Female Refugee Claimers
06 Mar

Supreme Court of Canada Rules Quebec’s Daycare Policy Discriminates Against Female Refugee Claimers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, , , ,
Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a landmark decision delivered on Friday, March 6, 2026, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Quebec government’s policy of denying asylum seekers access to subsidized daycare spaces (CPE) is discriminatory. The court found that the provincial regulations specifically marginalized female refugee claimants, hindering their ability to integrate into society and participate in the workforce. This ruling marks the third time the judiciary has struck down the province's restrictive stance on this issue. The case centered on a woman from the Democratic Republic of Congo who, after applying for asylum in Canada, obtained a valid…
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NCERT withdraws textbook over ‘corruption in judiciary’ chapter backlash, issue apology
26 Feb

NCERT withdraws textbook over ‘corruption in judiciary’ chapter backlash, issue apology

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia,
New Delhi, Rajeev Sharma :- The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has issued an apology and withdrawn the distribution of its newly released class 8 Social Science textbook after inappropriate textual material and error of judgment were found in a chapter on the judiciary.   In a press statement, NCERT said that the Social Science textbook, "Exploring Society: India and Beyond, Vol II" for Class 8, was released on February 24, 2026. However, upon receiving the textbook, it was observed that certain inappropriate textual material and error of judgement had inadvertently crept into Chapter No 4, entitled "The…
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