Big Relief: SC Orders ‘No-Fault Compensation’ For Serious COVID Vaccine Side Effects
In a significant ruling, a Supreme Court bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta has directed the Union Government to frame a “no-fault compensation” policy for people who suffered serious adverse events after taking the COVID-19 vaccine. Court Says Families Need Not Prove Fault: The Court said that affected families should be able to […]
“Fake News Can Damage Institutions”: SC Hears Centre’s Plea On Fact Check Unit Rules
The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard the Union Government’s petition challenging the Bombay High Court’s September 2024 judgment that struck down provisions of the Information Technology Rules allowing the Central Government to set up Fact Check Units (FCU). Court Calls Issue ‘Paramount Importance’ A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, Justice Joymala […]
Stop Chasing National Media”: CJI Surya Kant Pulls Up Lawyer, SC Rejects PIL
On Monday, the Supreme Court sharply dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that raised concerns about deadly accidents caused by poor public infrastructure. The case was heard by a bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi. The Court noted a growing trend of young lawyers filing what it called […]
Women’s Day Power Walk: CJI Surya Kant Leads Historic March From Sukhna Lake
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu led a Women's Day walkathon in Chandigarh on Sunday morning as part of the India International Disputes Week (IIDW) 2026 festivities. The walkathon began at Sukhna Lake and covered about 2.5 to 3 kilometres, ending at the Open Hand […]
“It Makes No Sense”: Supreme Court Questions Arrest After Charge Sheet
A Bench of the Supreme Court comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan was hearing a case challenging the rejection of anticipatory bail granted to Musheer Alam in a disproportionate assets case under Sections 13(1)(e) read with 13(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. Allegations in the FIR: The FIR was registered at […]
“Reserved Since 2020, No Verdict: SC Pulls Case From Allahabad HC.”
The Supreme Court has invoked Article 139A of the constitution of India, which allows the transfer of certain cases, and has moved three criminal revision petitions pending before the Allahabad High Court to itself. The High Court had reserved its judgment in these cases but had not delivered the orders. Because these criminal revision petitions […]
“Is This James Bond?”: SC Tears Into Rajasthan Police, Quashes FIR Against Zee’s Ex-Channel Head
The Supreme Court on Friday quashed the FIR registered against Ashish Dave, former Channel Head of Zee Rajasthan, on a complaint filed by Zee Media Company. A division bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta allowed Dave’s plea and set aside the order passed by the Rajasthan High Court in November 2025. Background […]
Paper Missing After 10 Years — Forgery? SC Says Think Again
The Supreme Court in a judgement delivered recently, observed that a missing document cannot automatically be called fake. A bench of Justice PS Narasimha and Justice Manoj Misra observed that just because a document cannot be found in official records, it does not mean it is forged. The bench remarked:“…merely because a document is not […]
“Lives on the Line”: SC Intervenes In Massive Haldwani Eviction
The Supreme Court, in the Haldwani eviction case, has directed the Uttarakhand Legal Services Authority to organise a camp for families facing eviction from public land required for railway purposes. The camp will allow these families to apply for rehabilitation under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY). The Court said the camp should be held […]
No Goods Recovered, Yet Convicted: SC Backs Section 108 Confession
The Supreme Court has ruled that a person can be held liable under the Customs Act on the basis of a voluntary confession given u/s 108 of the Customs Act, 1962. Background of the 1985 Smuggling Case: A division bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta was hearing an appeal filed by two […]