The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the elevation of nine advocates as judges of the Patna High Court, marking a significant development in strengthening the judiciary in Bihar. The decision was taken during the Collegium’s meeting held on February 26, 2026. Names Recommended for Elevation The advocates cleared for appointment…
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Anil Ambani Assures SC He Won’t Leave India
New Delhi: Industrialist Anil Ambani has formally assured the Supreme Court that he will not leave India without prior permission as investigations intensify into the alleged multi-crore bank fraud involving Reliance Communications (RCOM) and its group entities. Undertaking Filed Before the Apex Court The assurance was placed on record through…
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Yunus ‘Seven Sisters’ Remark Raises India Concerns
New Delhi: A light-hearted exchange in the Supreme Court on Tuesday drew attention after a Bench remarked that there was “no country like Vanuatu,” comparing it to the self-proclaimed micronation “Kailasa,” while hearing a bail plea filed by a foreign national. Bail Plea Under IPC Provisions The case came up…
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Supreme Court Jokes on Vanuatu in Bail Hearing
New Delhi: A light-hearted exchange in the Supreme Court on Tuesday drew attention after a Bench remarked that there was “no country like Vanuatu,” comparing it to the self-proclaimed micronation “Kailasa,” while hearing a bail plea filed by a foreign national. Bail Plea Under IPC Provisions The case came up…
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Supreme Court on Himanta Hate Speech Plea
New Delhi, February 16, 2026: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain petitions seeking a criminal investigation against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over alleged hate speech, directing the petitioners to approach the Gauhati High Court instead. Supreme Court Finds ‘No Good Reason’ to Intervene A three-judge Bench…
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India’s Judiciary Adopts Global e-Court Standards
New Delhi: India’s justice delivery system is undergoing a significant digital transformation with the implementation of global best practices under the e-Courts Mission Mode Project. Aligned with recommendations highlighted at the OECD Global Roundtable 2025, the reforms focus on data-driven governance, people-centric services and enhanced interoperability across the criminal justice…
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Unproven Autism Treatment Not a Right, Rules Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that patients cannot demand unproven medical treatments as a matter of fundamental or legal right, holding that stem cell therapy cannot be claimed as a cure for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The judgment underscores the importance of scientific validation, medical ethics, and informed consent in…
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Supreme Court Plea Challenges UGC’s Caste Discrimination Definition
A petition filed before the Supreme Court has raised serious constitutional questions over the University Grants Commission’s newly notified regulations aimed at addressing caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions. The plea argues that the current definition adopted by the UGC is exclusionary and fails to protect individuals outside the Scheduled…
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SC Clears 8 VC Appointments in Bengal, Refers 3 to Lalit Panel
The Supreme Court on Thursday recorded a major breakthrough in the long-running dispute over the appointment of vice-chancellors in West Bengal universities, noting that the State government and the Governor have reached consensus on eight appointments. The top court directed that the agreed-upon names be forwarded for formal notification, while…
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Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025: Key Rulings on POCSO Act
The Supreme Court of India’s Annual Digest 2025 offers a comprehensive overview of significant rulings delivered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, reflecting the judiciary’s evolving approach to child protection, adolescent rights, and constitutional safeguards. The digest highlights how the apex court has balanced the…