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Supreme Court Pushes for Stronger Welfare Net for Acid Attack Survivors, Seeks Nationwide Trial Data
04 Dec

Supreme Court Pushes for Stronger Welfare Net for Acid Attack Survivors, Seeks Nationwide Trial Data

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending
New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Thursday called for a comprehensive review of how India treats acid attack survivors, urging the Union government to examine whether they should be formally recognised as persons with disabilities—a change that could significantly broaden their access to state-supported welfare schemes. The direction came while the Bench heard a petition filed by an acid attack survivor who argued that current laws fail to account for the lasting physical and psychological damage inflicted by such assaults. Inclusion under disability categories, the petitioner said, would help survivors receive sustained medical care, rehabilitation assistance, and financial…
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Supreme Court Orders Nationwide CBI Probe into Digital Arrest Scams, Questions RBI on Lack of AI Use
01 Dec

Supreme Court Orders Nationwide CBI Probe into Digital Arrest Scams, Questions RBI on Lack of AI Use

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New Delhi, December 1, 2025 — The Supreme Court on Monday directed the CBI to conduct a unified, nationwide investigation into digital arrest scam cases, expressing concern over the rapid rise of this sophisticated cybercrime. The court also questioned the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on why artificial intelligence tools were not being used to identify and freeze bank accounts operated by cybercriminals.Digital arrest scams involve fraudsters impersonating police officers, court officials or government agency representatives. They intimidate victims through audio and video calls, holding them virtually hostage and forcing them to transfer money. Senior citizens are among the most…
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Supreme Court Says Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Cannot Be Treated as a Seasonal Issue, Orders Year-Round Monitoring
01 Dec

Supreme Court Says Delhi-NCR Air Pollution Cannot Be Treated as a Seasonal Issue, Orders Year-Round Monitoring

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New Delhi, December 1 — The Supreme Court on Monday said the problem of air pollution in Delhi-NCR cannot be viewed as a “customary” matter taken up only in winter. In a major shift from past practice, the court announced it will hear the issue twice a month throughout the year to examine both short-term and long-term measures to tackle pollution.A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi said the matter demands continuous attention. The CJI stressed that stubble burning should not become a political or ego-driven debate. He questioned the common narrative that crop residue burning…
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SC Seeks Centre, Haryana’s Response on Alleged “Period Verification” of Women Workers at MDU
28 Nov

SC Seeks Centre, Haryana’s Response on Alleged “Period Verification” of Women Workers at MDU

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending
New Delhi: (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Union Government, the Haryana administration, and multiple officials to respond to a petition demanding an investigation into shocking claims that women sanitation workers at Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak, were asked to provide photographic evidence of menstruation to justify their absence from duty. A Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice R Mahadevan, expressing dismay over the allegations, remarked that the incident pointed to a deeply troubling attitude toward women in the workplace. “If someone was unable to do heavy work, another person could have been assigned. This sort…
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Supreme Court Asks Samay Raina, Other Comedians to Host Shows for Disabled Community After Mocking Row
27 Nov

Supreme Court Asks Samay Raina, Other Comedians to Host Shows for Disabled Community After Mocking Row

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New Delhi, November 27, 2025: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed comedian Samay Raina and four others to organise regular events that highlight the achievements of persons with disabilities and raise funds for their medical needs. The order follows a controversy triggered by a video in which the group was accused of mocking individuals with physical disabilities.The Court instructed them to hold at least two shows every month, featuring specially-abled people, particularly those suffering from rare conditions such as Spinal Muscular Atrophy. The bench, led by Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, clarified that the directive is not punitive but…
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Justice Surya Kant Takes Charge as CJI, Outlines Priorities for Supreme Court
24 Nov

Justice Surya Kant Takes Charge as CJI, Outlines Priorities for Supreme Court

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New Delhi, November 24, 2025: Justice Surya Kant, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court, was on Monday sworn in as the 53rd Chief Justice of India (CJI). President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath in Hindi during a brief ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10 am.Justice Kant succeeds Justice BR Gavai, who retired on November 23 after serving just over six months. Justice Gavai had recommended Justice Kant as his successor on October 27, and the President appointed him on October 30. Elevated to the Supreme Court on May 24, 2019, Justice Kant will hold the position of CJI for…
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Supreme Court Invalidates Key Sections of Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021
19 Nov

Supreme Court Invalidates Key Sections of Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down certain provisions of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, declaring them unconstitutional for undermining judicial independence and flouting its prior rulings. The court observed that the legislation attempted to legislatively overrule binding judgments without correcting any defects. A Bench headed by Chief Justice BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran held that provisions regarding the appointment and tenure of tribunal members violated the separation of powers and could not be upheld. “The Act amounts to a legislative overwrite of binding judgments without curing any defects,” the court said. The verdict directs the…
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Supreme Court to Review Stubble-Burning Plea Amid Rising Pollution in Delhi-NCR
16 Nov

Supreme Court to Review Stubble-Burning Plea Amid Rising Pollution in Delhi-NCR

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New Delhi, November 17, 2025 — The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a crucial plea concerning stubble burning, a recurring issue that continues to push air quality in Delhi-NCR to hazardous levels. The matter comes up at a time when pollution has sharply escalated across the region.A Bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai, along with Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria, had earlier directed the Punjab and Haryana governments to submit detailed reports on measures taken to curb farm fires. The court agreed to schedule the hearing for November 17, emphasising the urgent need for accountability.On…
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Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, Supreme Court told
12 Nov

Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, Supreme Court told

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National Times Bureau :- As AQI in Delhi-NCR breached 400 mark and subsequent implementation of GRAP-3 measures, the Supreme Court was informed that stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana has led to further worsening of air quality. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai was informed that stubble-burning has begun with impunity in Punjab and Haryana. Senior advocate Aprajita Singh, who is assisting the top court as amicus curiae has urged the bench to seek responses from Punjab and Haryana governments. Singh referred to NASA satellite images to buttress her point that stubble burning in these two…
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Supreme Court orders complete removal of stray dogs from near schools, railway stations and bus stands
07 Nov

Supreme Court orders complete removal of stray dogs from near schools, railway stations and bus stands

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National Times Bureau :- The Supreme Court on Friday directed that all stray dogs near schools, colleges, hospitals, bus and railway stations, sports grounds, and other public places must be removed and relocated to shelters. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria said that once the dogs are taken away, they must not be brought back to the same places. The court asked all states and union territories to list every educational and sports institution under their areas. It also ordered District Magistrates (DMs) to make sure that schools, colleges, hospitals, sports complexes, and government offices…
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