Batons, Blackouts, Barred Data: SC Orders Students Freed, Locks Down the Evidence
The Supreme Court today said that allegations about injuries to students and police personnel during nationwide student protests last week need a fair and independent investigation. SIT may be formed: The Court said it was considering setting up a Special Investigation Team (SIT), led by a former Supreme Court Judge, to investigate the matter. It […]
“Convert to Christianity, Lose Your SC Status: Supreme Court Refuses to Revisit Its Ruling”
The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition challenging its March 2026 judgment which held that a person loses Scheduled Caste (SC) status upon converting to any religion other than Hinduism, Sikhism or Buddhism. Court’s decision: A Bench of Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice Manmohan observed that it found no reason to revisit its […]
“Top Court Warns Police: Peaceful Protest Isn’t a Crime.”
The Supreme Court of India has said that people have a constitutional right to protest peacefully. This right cannot be reduced just because people are protesting. Court on Police Force: The Court was hearing cases about claims that police used too much force during recent student protests over examination paper leaks. The Bench had Chief […]
‘Whatever’s on WhatsApp Is Being Treated as Knowledge’: SC’s Sharp Remark While Cancelling Sonam’s Bail”
The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the main accused in the alleged conspiracy to murder her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya. A Bench of Justices MM Sundresh and PB Varale allowed the Meghalaya government’s appeal against the High Court’s order that had upheld her bail. Bail […]
“Don’t Waste Our Time, Don’t Waste Your Time”: CJI Refuses Urgent Hearing on Plea Over Student Protest Police Action
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to urgently hear a petition relating to the alleged police action against student protesters in Delhi. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant made it clear at the beginning that the Court was not willing to grant an urgent hearing. What the Protest Was About: The petition was filed in […]
Can a Child Above 16 Accused of Murder Be Tried as an Adult? Supreme Court Clarifies
The Supreme Court has clarified that a child above the age of 16 who is accused of murder under Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code (now Section 103 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) can be tried as an adult because murder is a “heinous offence” under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children)Act, […]
Can a Pending Criminal Case Stop You From Becoming a Lawyer? SC Questions BCI
The Supreme Court made sharp oral remarks against the Bar Council of India (BCI) while hearing a case on whether law graduates facing pending criminal cases can be denied enrolment as advocates. The Court questioned whether the Advocates Act allows such a restriction. Court Questions BCI: A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and […]
Can a Gang Rape Convict Be Reformed? SC Reduces ‘Life Till Natural Death’ Sentence to 20 Years
The Supreme Court has modified the sentence of a life convict in a gang rape case from imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life to a fixed sentence of twenty years with the benefit of remission. The Court held that while deciding the sentence, courts must balance the seriousness of the crime, the interests […]
‘Some States Give Everything, Some Nothing’: Supreme Court Orders Uniform Benefits for Retired Judges
The Supreme Court has directed the Central Government to set up a committee to frame uniform guidelines for post-retirement facilities for retired Chief Justices and High Court judges across the country, observing that such benefits currently differ widely from one State to another. Committee in Two Weeks: A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya […]
Can an Accused Escape Trial by Remaining Absconding Until a Witness Dies? Supreme Court Answers
In a significant judgment the Supreme Court has held that an accused person cannot benefit by deliberately avoiding the criminal justice system. A Bench of Justice Sanjay Karol and Justice Vipul M. Pancholi ruled that if a witness dies after giving evidence during the trial of the co-accused, that testimony can be used in the […]