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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Delhi Court Discharges Kejriwal, Sisodia in Liquor Policy Case
In a significant verdict, a Delhi Court on February 27, 2026, discharged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, AAP leader Manish Sisodia, and all 23 accused in the alleged liquor policy corruption case. Special Judge Jitendra Singh of Rouse Avenue Courts criticized the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for investigative lapses,…
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Supreme Court Slams NCERT Over Class 8 Textbook Controversy
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India on Thursday delivered strong criticism against the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) regarding the recently introduced Class 8 social science textbook. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant described a chapter highlighting “corruption” and “backlogs” in the judiciary as part of…
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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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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 Stays UGC Equity Rules on Caste Discrimination
The Supreme Court on Thursday put on hold the University Grants Commission’s newly notified regulations aimed at preventing caste discrimination in higher educational institutions, expressing serious concern over their potential to deepen social divisions. The top court said that unless it intervened at this stage, the regulations could have “dangerous…
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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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India Law Ministry Refuses US SEC Summons on Adani
India’s Ministry of Law and Justice has twice refused to formally serve summons issued by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani. Court filings in New York reveal that the Ministry cited missing ink signatures, absent official seals,…
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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 Takes Up Stray Dog Death Case
The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday heard the parents of six-year-old Chavi Sharma, whose tragic death after being attacked by a stray dog in Pooth Kalan, Delhi, triggered suo motu proceedings last year. The court focused on alleged hospital negligence and the lack of preventive measures against stray dog…