The Supreme Court has stayed the premature release of a convict in the 1993 Bowbazar blast case. The order came after the West Bengal government challenged an earlier decision that allowed the convict’s early release. The case is linked to one of Kolkata’s deadliest explosions. The blast killed dozens of people and destroyed several buildings…
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Bihar government and Bihar Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash on a petition challenging his continuation in office without being a member of the state legislature. The court sought responses from all parties and scheduled further proceedings for next month. The petition…
The Supreme Court of India received a major boost on Monday as five newly appointed judges took oath, increasing the court’s working strength to 37. The appointments are expected to strengthen the country’s judicial system and help address the growing number of pending cases. The oath ceremony was held at the Supreme Court in New…
The Supreme Court has welcomed five new judges, increasing its working strength to 37. The appointments mark a significant step toward improving judicial efficiency and reducing the backlog of pending cases. With the addition of the new judges, the apex court is expected to handle a larger number of cases and strengthen its overall functioning….
The Supreme Court observed that governments need proper social data to design effective welfare policies for backward communities and disadvantaged groups. The bench said identifying socially and economically weaker sections helps authorities understand which communities require support, reservation benefits and targeted welfare schemes. The remarks come at a time when the debate around caste census…
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court following the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026, seeking the replacement of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and demanding a fresh examination under judicial supervision. The plea raises concerns over the credibility and transparency of the medical entrance examination process. Petitioners have reportedly asked the court to ensure…
The Supreme Court strongly warned the West Bengal government over the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter list controversy. Chief Justice Surya Kant said nobody should question the integrity of judicial officers. Furthermore, he made it clear that the Court would not tolerate such actions. The Court made these remarks while hearing petitions related to…
