SC requests CJI to explore possibility of permanent 5-judge bench for cases involving constitutional issuesSC has raised concerns about the delay in resolving references to larger benches. Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma highlig...
23 Sep, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Green clearance validity for ports, harbours extended to 20 yearsThe government has extended the validity of environmental clearances for ports, harbours, breakwaters and dredging projects to 20 years fro...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
'Conscientious objector can't face criminal action for refusing to sing Vande Mataram': Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court on Tuesday observed that people who respectfully refuse to sing one or all stanzas of Vande Mataram on grounds of religio...
22 Sep, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
ED's National Herald case cannot stand on a private complaint: Sonia, Rahul Gandhi tell Delhi HCThe Gandhis' reply say that the words "private complaint" appear nowhere in the PMLA. They call this case the only instance in India where ...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
SC rejects PIL challenging 2018 amendment to SC/ST Act; declines plea to revisit 2020 judgementThe Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to entertain a PIL challenging the constitutional validity of the 2018 amendment to the Scheduled Cas...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Governor writes to Karnataka CM, wants Vande Mataram truncation order reconsideredKarnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot urged Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to revoke a September 8 order limiting Vande Mataram to two sta...
22 Sep, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
SSB officer removed from service after incorrect information found in declaration; he challenged the action, Allahabad HC orders him to resume duty; know whyA Deputy Commandant with the Sashastra Seema Bal was removed from service after a woman told his department they were married and that he h...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Not informing grounds of arrest to accused violation of fundamental right: Supreme CourtIn a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has deemed arrests to be illegal if the reasons are not disclosed to the accused, emphasizing the p...
21 Sep, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
Tata Sons vs Trusts may shift from boardroom to courtroomTata Trusts, led by Noel Tata, is preparing to challenge Tata Sons’ decision to reappoint N Chandrasekaran as chairman, potentially taking ...
21 Sep, 2026, 06.55 AM IST
Supreme Court stays Punjab and Haryana HC judgment in JAO tax notice caseMany individuals and companies had moved various high courts challenging proceedings initiated directly by JAOs. In April, the SC, while he...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
No online game registered under new gaming law; 201 complaints received: MeitY to CICThe information was furnished in response to an RTI application seeking details of online games permitted to operate, complaints received r...
18 Sep, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
SC to hear Centre’s plea against HC ruling on income tax reassessmentThe Supreme Court will hear a government appeal on Friday. This appeal challenges a High Court judgment striking down Section 147A. This se...
16 Sep, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Maratha quota Activist Manoj Jarange Patil leaves Jalna for Mumbai to begin indefinite fast over reservation demandsMaratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil is marching towards Mumbai for an indefinite hunger strike. He issued an ultimatum to the Mahara...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
High Court seeks Delhi govt, Centre's stand on plea to constitute Delhi Waqf BoardThe Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and city administration for their response. A petition seeks the constitution of the Delhi Waqf B...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Can husband face jail for marital rape? Supreme Court to examine lawMarital Rape Laws in India: The Supreme Court is examining whether the marital rape exception under the IPC and BNS is constitutionally val...
10 Sep, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Marital rape: Supreme Court to examine prosecution of husbandsThe Supreme Court is gearing up to review petitions that contest the marital rape exception, reiterating that marriage does not negate a wo...
09 Sep, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Marital rape exception under constitutional scrutiny: Supreme Court to examine provisions in IPC, BNSThe Supreme Court has on Wednesday agreed to examine the constitutional validity of the marital rape exception under Section 375 of the Ind...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.19 PM IST