Supreme Court Flags Rise in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams, Seeks Centre’s Response
The Supreme Court of India has expressed serious concern over the alarming rise in digital arrest scams across the country, where fraudsters are allegedly forging court orders and judges’ signatures to extort money from citizens. Taking cognizance of the issue, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi has sought responses from the Central […]
SC Dismisses Rohingya Deportation Plea as ‘Beautifully Crafted Story’ Lacking Evidence
The Supreme Court of India on Friday dismissed a petition that alleged the forcible deportation of 43 Rohingya refugees, calling it a “beautifully crafted story” devoid of material evidence. The bench, comprising Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, declined to pass any interim orders, stating the claims were vague and unsupported. The plea, filed […]
Justice BR Gavai Appointed 52nd Chief Justice of India, To Take Charge on May 14
New Delhi lPresident Droupadi Murmu has officially appointed Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI). He will assume office on May 14, 2025, following the retirement of the current CJI, Justice Sanjiv Khanna, on May 13. The announcement was confirmed by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who stated on […]
Supreme Court Sets 3-Month Deadline for President to Decide on Governor-Referred Bills
New Delhi: In a significant verdict that reinforces constitutional accountability, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that the President must decide on bills referred by a Governor within three months. The court cited a 2016 Office Memorandum issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to support this timeline. This is the first time […]
Waqf Bill Protest Halts J&K Assembly Session Briefly as Speaker Cites Supreme Court Hearing
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly witnessed chaos on Monday morning as opposition parties protested over the recently passed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, leading to a brief 15-minute adjournment. As the House resumed after a week-long break, National Conference (NC) MLA Tanveer Sadiq attempted to raise an adjournment motion to discuss the Bill. He was supported by […]
After 30-Year Legal Battle, Daughter Wins Father’s Property: Supreme Court Clarifies ‘Gift’ vs ‘Will’
New Delhi |In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India has settled a 30-year-long property dispute between a brother and sister, siding with the daughter and offering key legal clarity on the difference between a gift and a will. The case stemmed from a document executed in 1985 by the siblings’ late father, who […]
Supreme Court Grants Bail to 18-Year-Old Murder Accused After Two Years in Custody
The Supreme Court has granted bail to a young man, accused of instigating a fatal shooting, after more than two years in custody. The bench noted that six co-accused, including the main assailant who fired the weapon, have already been granted bail. The accused was 18 at the time of the incident. The case stemmed […]