Supreme Court
INDIA Bloc Seeks Supreme Court Order to Pause SIR, Calls for Independent Audit of Voter Deletions
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and INDIA bloc leaders have petitioned the Supreme Court against the Election Commission over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The plea demands an immediate halt to the exercise and an independent judicial audit.
Opposition Leaders Approach Supreme Court Alleging Massive Irregularities in Voter Roll Revisions and Deletions
Top opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge have moved the Supreme Court to challenge the Election Commission's implementation of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. The petition seeks a nationwide suspension, independent audits of databases, and a review of procedural irregularities.
Supreme Court Protesters Order: What ‘Procedure Established by Law’ Means
Hearing petitions on the Delhi protest crackdown, the Supreme Court ruled that peaceful, unarmed protesters cannot be detained except through procedure established by law. Here is how Article 21 safeguards citizens against arbitrary state detentions.
Supreme Court Suggests Linking Unpaid Traffic Challans to Electricity Bills
The Supreme Court has suggested that States and Union Territories consider linking unpaid traffic challans to electricity bills to recover outstanding fines. The Court also discussed measures involving vehicle registration, licences, PUC certificates and vehicle ownership transfers.
Supreme Court Refuses Stay on UPI MDR Above ₹2,000
The Supreme Court has refused to stay the Centre’s proposed Merchant Discount Rate on specified UPI merchant transactions above ₹2,000. The framework is scheduled to take effect from October 15 and has been challenged through a PIL filed by advocate Anjan Datta.
Plea in Supreme Court Alleges Unilateral Decisions by CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The Supreme Court has received a petition alleging that Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar took decisions in the name of the Election Commission without the approval of the other two Election Commissioners. The plea also challenges actions linked to electoral-roll revision.
Supreme Court Draws ‘Painful Parallels’ With Nirbhaya Case
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of recent rape cases in Delhi-NCR, including the alleged gang rape of a minor on a sleeper bus, and said the incidents highlight failures in law enforcement and public safety systems.
Supreme Court Approves Appeal Against High Court Order in Salman Khan’s ‘Kala Hiran’ Controversy
Film producer Amit Jani has moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Delhi High Court's directive to remove content related to the film 'Kala Hiran' from social media, arguing that the order curtails freedom of speech and expression.
SC Refuses to Stay Animated Film ‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’, Says Art and Creativity Must Not Be Stifled
The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Odisha government's plea seeking a stay on the release of the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'. A bench comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice R. Mahadevan refused to alter its earlier order permitting the release.
Centre May Bill to Curb Digital Arrests, AI Deepfakes
The Central government is likely to introduce a new bill in Parliament to make 'digital arrest' and AI-generated deepfakes distinct criminal offences. The Supreme Court was informed about the move during a hearing on rising cyber fraud cases across the country.
