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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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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Israel Opposition Seeks Supreme Court Invite for Modi Address
Israel’s opposition has formally requested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ensure the participation of all parliamentary stakeholders during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the Knesset. The opposition has warned that it may boycott the session if the President of the Supreme Court of Israel, Yitzhak Amit, is not…
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Trump: India Will Keep Paying 18% Tariffs Despite SC Ruling
New Delhi/Washington: US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that India will continue to pay the agreed 18% tariffs, despite a United States Supreme Court ruling that invalidated his broader reciprocal tariff framework. The announcement signals that the interim trade deal between India and the US remains unaffected. Interim Trade…
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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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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…