Centre opposes 'creamy layer' for SC/ST reservation in Supreme Court, citing legal precedentThe Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the creamy layer principle does not apply to SC and ST reservations. It stated that previous...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Tarun Tejpal, former Tehelka editor, sentenced to 10 years in jail for rape in 2013 sexual assault caseThe Bombay High Court sentenced Tarun Tejpal to ten years imprisonment for sexual assault. This verdict overturned a previous trial court j...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Will challenge conviction in 2013 sexual assault case in Supreme Court, says Tarun TejpalTarun Tejpal will appeal the Bombay High Court's conviction in a 2013 sexual assault case. The High Court overturned his acquittal by a Goa...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
SC says media free to report court proceedings despite clip curbsThe Supreme Court clarified that its recent interim order restricting the sharing and uploading of audio and video clips of court hearings ...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
Parliament clears bill to raise Supreme Court judge strength to 38Parliament approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. This legislation increases the sanctioned strength of Suprem...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Plea on consumers 'right to know': Supreme Court grants six weeks to states, others to file responsesThe Supreme Court granted states six weeks to file responses on a consumer 'right to know' plea. This plea seeks to inform consumers about ...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
SC reserves verdict on whether 2-child policy requires reconsiderationThe Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a plea challenging Maharashtra's two-child norm. This norm disqualifies individuals with more...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
SC issues notice to Centre on plea challenging validity of CAPF ActThe Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre regarding a plea challenging the CAPF Act. This new law allegedly violates the separation of ...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
US Supreme Court won't halt $655 million judgment against Palestinians over attacksUS Justice Sonia Sotomayor declined to halt a large damage award against Palestinian authorities. This judgment stems from a civil lawsuit ...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Brij Bhushan Singh's acquittal 'deeply disturbing', says complainants' counsel Rebecca JohnA Delhi court has acquitted former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Six women wrestlers had filed sexual harassment complaints against ...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.48 PM IST
SC summons Arunachal chief secretary, home secretary over alleged non-cooperation in CBI probe linked to CM Pema Khandu's kinSupreme Court summoned Arunachal Pradesh officials regarding CBI probe non-cooperation. The court directed them to explain their lack of as...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
SC says Centre must ensure every road has encroachment-free space for walkingThe Supreme Court has directed the Centre to ensure pedestrian spaces on all roads. Authorities must demarcate and keep these walking areas...
03 Aug, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Supreme Court of the United States asked to freeze $656 million verdict — Why Palestinian authority warns of West Bank falloutPalestinian authorities have asked the US Supreme Court to halt a $656 million judgment. This massive award stems from deadly attacks which...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
SC stays CIC order declaring NSE 'public authority' under RTI ActThe Supreme Court has stayed a Central Information Commission order. This order declared the National Stock Exchange of India a public auth...
31 Jul, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
2020 Delhi riots: High Court seeks police's stand on Umar Khalid's bail plea in UAPA caseThe Delhi High Court is requesting the response of the city police regarding Umar Khalid's latest bail plea, marking his third attempt sinc...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
USCIS pauses $100,000 H-1B fee collectionIn a statement on July 28, the agency said that while the Department of Homeland Security disagreed with the court’s order, it will comply ...
30 Jul, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Retrospective environmental clearances: SC quashes 2021 directive granting Centre, others power to grant ECsThe Supreme Court has quashed the Centre's 2021 Office Memorandum regarding retrospective environmental clearances. This significant order ...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.53 AM IST