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Supreme Court Satisfied with West Bengal Electoral Roll Revision; 2 Lakh Objections Cleared Daily

April 1, 2026 1:18 PM

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it is satisfied with the progress of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, noting that most objections have been resolved and the remaining are expected to be decided by April 7. A Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant

Supreme Court Cancels Husband’s Bail in Dowry Death Case, Flags ‘Mechanical Approach’ by Patna HC

March 27, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has set aside a bail order granted by the Patna High Court in a dowry death case, calling it “wholly unsustainable” and criticising the mechanical manner in which relief was granted for a serious offence. A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi allowed the appeal filed by the

Fugitive Diamond Merchant Nirav Modi’s Extradition Challenge Rejected by London High Court

March 26, 2026 11:18 AM

New Delhi/London: Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi has suffered a legal setback after the High Court of Justice in London dismissed his plea to reopen proceedings against his extradition to India, paving the way for further action in the high-profile fraud case. The case was argued by the Crown Prosecution Service advocate, assisted by a

Supreme Court of India Refuses Plea for Court-Monitored Probe into Uttam Nagar Holi Killing

March 25, 2026 4:21 PM

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday declined to hear a plea seeking a court-monitored investigation into the killing of a youth during Holi celebrations in Uttam Nagar, stating it was not inclined to intervene. While granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the Delhi Commissioner of Police with a detailed representation, a

Supreme Court of India Upholds HC Order That Rules Conversion to Christianity Leads to Loss of Scheduled Caste Status

March 24, 2026 1:27 PM

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday upheld a ruling by the Andhra Pradesh High Court stating that a person who has converted to Christianity and continues to practise the faith cannot claim Scheduled Caste status, reinforcing legal provisions on caste eligibility and religious conversion. A Bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and

Varanasi Court Sends 14 Accused to 14-Day Judicial Custody Over Alleged Iftar on Boat Incident

March 20, 2026 1:48 PM

Varanasi/New Delhi: A Varanasi court has remanded 14 accused to judicial custody for 14 days in connection with allegations of holding an iftar gathering on a boat and disposing of non-vegetarian food into the Ganga River. The order was passed by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Amit Kumar Yadav, who directed that all the accused be

Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Challenging Talaq-e-Hasan and Talaq-e-Ahsan Divorce Practices

March 19, 2026 9:39 AM

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear a batch of petitions on Thursday challenging the constitutional validity of unilateral divorce practices in the Muslim community, including Talaq-e-Hasan and Talaq-e-Ahsan. The cases question legal provisions that allow a Muslim man to dissolve a marriage without the consent of his wife, raising key

Supreme Court Urges Govt to Enact Law on Paternity Leave; Expand Maternity Benefits for Adoptive Mothers

March 19, 2026 8:49 AM

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday called on the Union government to introduce legislation recognising paternity leave as a social security benefit. In a significant ruling, the court also struck down a provision that restricted maternity benefits for adoptive mothers based on the age of the child, strengthening workplace rights and gender

Union Minister Hardeep Puri’s Daughter Himayani Gets Interim Relief in Defamation Case Over Jeffrey Epstein Online Links

March 17, 2026 1:18 PM

New Delhi: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s daughter, Himayani Puri, secured interim relief from the Delhi High Court in a defamation suit seeking the removal of online content allegedly linking her to convicted American sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A single-judge Bench of Justice Mini Pushkarna issued summons to multiple defendants, including social media intermediaries such

Sonam Wangchuk Released After 170 Days, Govt Revokes National Security Act Charges

March 14, 2026 6:35 PM

Jaipur: Ladakh-based climate activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail after the Central Government revoked charges filed against him under the National Security Act and withdrew the preventive detention order. Following the revocation of the NSA provisions, Wangchuk was freed from prison after completing the required legal and administrative formalities. His

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Supreme Court Satisfied with West Bengal Electoral Roll Revision; 2 Lakh Objections Cleared Daily

Supreme Court Cancels Husband’s Bail in Dowry Death Case, Flags ‘Mechanical Approach’ by Patna HC

Fugitive Diamond Merchant Nirav Modi’s Extradition Challenge Rejected by London High Court

Supreme Court of India Refuses Plea for Court-Monitored Probe into Uttam Nagar Holi Killing

Supreme Court of India Upholds HC Order That Rules Conversion to Christianity Leads to Loss of Scheduled Caste Status

Varanasi Court Sends 14 Accused to 14-Day Judicial Custody Over Alleged Iftar on Boat Incident

Supreme Court to Hear Pleas Challenging Talaq-e-Hasan and Talaq-e-Ahsan Divorce Practices

Supreme Court Urges Govt to Enact Law on Paternity Leave; Expand Maternity Benefits for Adoptive Mothers

Union Minister Hardeep Puri’s Daughter Himayani Gets Interim Relief in Defamation Case Over Jeffrey Epstein Online Links

Sonam Wangchuk Released After 170 Days, Govt Revokes National Security Act Charges

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