New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, with Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal saying the increase in the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges is a “demand of the time” to deal with rising pendency and the evolving nature of judicial matters..
The Supreme Court has modified an order of the Bar Council of India (BCI) suspending an advocate from practice for one year over alleged misconduct in court premises, and instead issued him a warning to maintain proper conduct while dealing with litigants and lawyers.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has clarified that its recent interim order regulating the use of audio and video recordings of court proceedings does not impose a blanket prohibition on reportage by recognised news organisations, while reiterating that such outlets cannot use audio or video clips of judicial proceedings in their coverage. A Bench of.
The Supreme Court has directed the Central Government and the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to prepare a pilot project under which vehicles without valid insurance will not be given fuel at petrol pumps.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday considered an AIIMS medical report stating that Asaram does not need hospitalisation but requires round-the-clock assistance from trained caregivers. The hearing on his medical bail plea was deferred.
The Supreme Court on Monday observed that a child who suffers catastrophic injuries loses far more than physical abilities, as such trauma robs them of the ordinary joys of childhood, dignity, independence and an entire future, as it enhanced compensation from Rs 45.40 lakh to Rs 83.38 lakh for a girl who suffered permanent disability in a road accident at the age of six months.
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has ruled that women living in marriage-like live-in relationships will also be legally protected under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
CJP termed the Supreme Court's order in the student protest case a major victory for the youth and called on the Centre and BJP/NDA-ruled states to honour the assurances made on July 25.
The Supreme Court has refused to revisit its April verdict declining to direct registration of an FIR against BJP MP Anurag Thakur over his alleged 'goli maro' remark made during the 2020 anti-CAA protests.
