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 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…
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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…
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Homebuyers’ RWAs Cannot Intervene in Insolvency: Supreme Court
In a significant ruling clarifying the scope of participation in insolvency proceedings, the Supreme Court has held that homebuyers’ societies and Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) have no legal standing to intervene in insolvency cases initiated against real estate developers once a financial default is established. The verdict reinforces the limited…
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Supreme Court Proposes Romeo-Juliet Clause in POCSO Act
In a landmark recommendation, the Supreme Court has urged the Union Government to consider introducing a “Romeo-Juliet” clause under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The proposed clause aims to exempt adolescents engaged in consensual relationships from criminal prosecution, even if they are below the age of…
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Supreme Court Stays Aravalli Order, Panel Set
The Supreme Court on Monday kept in abeyance its earlier judgment on the definition of the Aravalli Hills, signaling a major pause in the implementation of directions that had raised serious environmental concerns. The apex court said a fresh, independent and high-powered expert committee would be constituted to reassess the…
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Unnao Case: Protesters, Congress Leader Detained
Delhi Police detained activist Yogita Bhayana, Congress leader Mumtaz Patel, and several others on Saturday (December 27, 2025) while they staged a sit-in near the Parliament complex. The protesters were demanding the cancellation of bail granted to Kuldeep Singh Sengar, convicted in the 2017 Unnao rape case. Protest Near Parliament…
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Supreme Court Declines PMO Chadar Plea at Ajmer Dargah
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain an urgent plea seeking a stay on the Prime Minister’s Office offering a ceremonial chadar at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah during the Urs of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. A Special Vacation Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant declined…
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Electoral Bonds Scrapped, Electoral Trusts Boost BJP Funding
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the electoral bonds scheme in February 2024 was widely expected to disrupt political funding, particularly for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which had been the largest beneficiary of the controversial mechanism. However, official data from the Election Commission of India (ECI) shows that…