Last Updated: October 21, 2026

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    ‘Some offending observations’: SC takes suo moto cognisance of Patna HC acquittal in attempted rape case

    New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday took suo motu cognisance of a Patna High Court judgment that acquitted a man convicted of attempted rape, after observing that the allegations — including an attempt to remove the victim’s salwar, undressing himself and physically molesting her — constituted an offence of outraging a woman’s modesty under.

    SC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance of Aravalli Hills Definition, Mining Ban Issues

    New Delhi: The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of concerns surrounding the definition of the Aravalli hills and ranges. According to the causelist published on the apex court’s website, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice J K Maheshwari and Justice A G Masih will hear the suo motu writ.