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SC frames 4 questions of law on pleas challenging UGC regulations

SC frames 4 questions of law on pleas challenging UGC regulations

The new regulations, mandating all higher education institutions to form "equity committees" to look into complaints of ...

SC allows uninterrupted publication of Punjab Kesari, asks group to approach NGT

SC allows uninterrupted publication of Punjab Kesari, asks group to approach NGT

"The petitioners may approach the National Green Tribunal, if so advised, at the earliest, along with an application for...

SC clears housing project near Visva-Bharati University, sets aside HC's demolition order

SC clears housing project near Visva-Bharati University, sets aside HC's demolition order

The top court said from the material on record it is evident that Aarsuday Projects undertook and completed the construc...

Service providing agencies have become real exploiters of workers: SC

Service providing agencies have become real exploiters of workers: SC

The bench, also comprising Justice Joymalya Bagchi, was hearing a PIL seeking a comprehensive legal framework and enforc...

SC directs poll panel to display names on 'logical discrepancies' list in SIR of electoral rolls

SC directs poll panel to display names on 'logical discrepancies' list in SIR of electoral rolls

It asked the poll panel to issue instructions for providing an additional 10 days' time from the date of displaying the ...

SC reserves verdict on pleas challenging EC's SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar

SC reserves verdict on pleas challenging EC's SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar

The court had commenced final arguments in the matter on August 12 last year, when it observed that inclusion or exclusi...

NHAI may consider asking road contractors to setup gaushalas for stray animals on highways: SC

NHAI may consider asking road contractors to setup gaushalas for stray animals on highways: SC

The bench said, "If you don't tackle this problem today it will keep on magnifying. Every year the population of stray d...

Supreme Court to Resolve Conflicting High Court Opinions on PF and ESI Contribution Deductions

Supreme Court to Resolve Conflicting High Court Opinions on PF and ESI Contribution Deductions

Supreme Court to examine the interpretation of 'due date' in deductions for employee contributions under Sections 36(1)(...

SC puts new UGC regulations on hold, says can have 'very sweeping consequences'

SC puts new UGC regulations on hold, says can have 'very sweeping consequences'

Justice Bagchi said the ideal of "unity in India" must be reflected in educational institutions. Senior advocate Indira ...

SC directs Sonam Wangchuk's medical examination by specialist doctor

SC directs Sonam Wangchuk's medical examination by specialist doctor

The apex court recorded Nataraj's statement that Wangchuk will be examined by a specialist from a government hospital an...

Wangchuk denies in SC allegations of remarks about overthrowing govt like Arab Spring

Wangchuk denies in SC allegations of remarks about overthrowing govt like Arab Spring

According to the amended plea, the detention order is founded upon "stale FIRs, vague imputations and speculative assert...

SC reserves verdict on pleas against SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar

SC reserves verdict on pleas against SIR of electoral rolls in Bihar

The court had commenced final arguments in the matter on August 12 last year, when it observed that inclusion or exclusi...

SC reserves verdict on pleas for modification of earlier orders on stray dogs

SC reserves verdict on pleas for modification of earlier orders on stray dogs

The top court was hearing several petitions seeking modification of its November 7, 2025, order directing authorities to...

SC stays UGC regulations on caste discrimination, says it is 'capable of misuse'

SC stays UGC regulations on caste discrimination, says it is 'capable of misuse'

The new regulations replaces the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2012, which w...

Writ petition alleging fraud and collusion cannot be rejected on mere technicalities without an examination merits

Writ petition alleging fraud and collusion cannot be rejected on mere technicalities without an examination merits

Supreme Court Revives Writ Petition Alleging Fraud, Overrules High Court's Technical Rejections Supreme Court criticizes...

SC stays UGC regulation pertaining to definition of caste discrimination

SC stays UGC regulation pertaining to definition of caste discrimination

It said that by limiting the scope of "caste-based discrimination" only to SC, ST and OBC categories, the UGC has effect...

CJI Surya Kant launches digital initiatives to reduce pendency, enhance operational efficiency

CJI Surya Kant launches digital initiatives to reduce pendency, enhance operational efficiency

The CJI also launched Park Authorisation Record Keeper (PARK), a new app that automates vehicle permissions and security...

Jurisdiction of Waqf Tribunal is limited to properties specified in the 'list of Auqaf'

Jurisdiction of Waqf Tribunal is limited to properties specified in the 'list of Auqaf'

Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction of Waqf Tribunal, Limits Power to Properties Listed Under Waqf Act Supreme Court af...

SC refuses to issue directions to Centre, states for welfare measures of domestic helps

SC refuses to issue directions to Centre, states for welfare measures of domestic helps

“All your prayers are legislative in nature. No effective decree can be passed unless the legislature is asked to enact ...

Cancellation of allotment of land for a larger public purpose valid even if it deprives individual proprietary rights

Cancellation of allotment of land for a larger public purpose valid even if it deprives individual proprietary rights

Supreme Court Upholds BIADA's Right to Reclaim Land for IIT Patna Expansion Supreme Court restores Single Judge's decisi...

Section 175 Guide For Judicial Magistrates : Complaints against public servants must be supported by an affidavit

Section 175 Guide For Judicial Magistrates : Complaints against public servants must be supported by an affidavit

Supreme Court Clarifies Procedural Safeguards for Complaints Against Public Servants Apex Court mandates affidavits for ...

High Court condones 17 years delay : Supreme Court Orders Review Petition to Proceed with Petitioner Involvement

High Court condones 17 years delay : Supreme Court Orders Review Petition to Proceed with Petitioner Involvement

Supreme Court Condones Delay, Directs High Court to Hear Review Petition on State Land Dispute Within Six Months...

Supreme Court Denounces Bail Conditions Imposing Upfront Deposits : Bails to be decided on merits.

Supreme Court Denounces Bail Conditions Imposing Upfront Deposits : Bails to be decided on merits.

Apex Court Orders High Court to Expedite Bail Decision for Company Director Accused in Subsidy Diversion Case...

Civil courts not automatically divested of jurisdiction under Waqf Act: SC

Civil courts not automatically divested of jurisdiction under Waqf Act: SC

A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K Vinod Chandran made the observation while setting aside a judgment of the Telanga...

Can students cast their votes through postal ballot in elections, SC to examine plea

Can students cast their votes through postal ballot in elections, SC to examine plea

The plea said that according to the EC's notification dated February 8, 2024, there are about 1.84 crore voters in the a...

SC agrees to hear bail plea of UAE bizman accused of terror funding

SC agrees to hear bail plea of UAE bizman accused of terror funding

The accused persons, including Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Muhammad Saeed, allegedly engineered arson and...

Additions, deletions of voters part of electoral roll revision exercise: SC

Additions, deletions of voters part of electoral roll revision exercise: SC

The poll panel has consistently maintained that ensuring only citizens are included in electoral rolls is its constituti...

Building castle in the air: SC irked over non-compliance of orders by states in stray dog case

Building castle in the air: SC irked over non-compliance of orders by states in stray dog case

Taking note of the "alarming rise" in dog-bite incidents within institutional areas such as educational institutions, ho...

SC appoints ex-judge SK Kaul as mediator in 120-year-old TN temple ritual dispute

SC appoints ex-judge SK Kaul as mediator in 120-year-old TN temple ritual dispute

However, he pointed out that this arrangement was later discontinued, with the temple administration directing that reci...

SC notice on plea seeking action on protestors for remarks against Justice Swaminathan

SC notice on plea seeking action on protestors for remarks against Justice Swaminathan

On December 1, 2025, Justice Swaminathan allowed writ petitions that sought a direction for appropriate arrangements to ...

SC terms grant of minority certificate to upper caste Hindu in Haryana as new type of fraud

SC terms grant of minority certificate to upper caste Hindu in Haryana as new type of fraud

The bench asked the Haryana chief secretary to place on record the guidelines governing the issuance of minority certifi...

In cases of circumstantial evidence, the prosecution must establish a complete chain of incriminating circumstances

In cases of circumstantial evidence, the prosecution must establish a complete chain of incriminating circumstances

Supreme Court Restores Acquittal in Meghalaya Murder Case, Citing Lack of Evidence Supreme Court overturns High Court's ...

Supreme Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Stray Animal Menace in Urban Areas

Supreme Court Takes Suo Moto Cognizance of Stray Animal Menace in Urban Areas

Apex Court Addresses Public Safety Concerns Following Incidents of Stray Animal Attacks on Children...

Manipur violence: SC extends tenure of Justice Gita Mittal committee till July 31

Manipur violence: SC extends tenure of Justice Gita Mittal committee till July 31

The panel, headed by former Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal, includes Justices (retd) Shalini P J...

SC agrees to list for hearing plea against UGC regulation

SC agrees to list for hearing plea against UGC regulation

The plea assailed the regulation on the grounds that caste-based discrimination is defined strictly as discrimination ag...

SC asks NGT Pune to form experts panel to ensure compensatory afforestation in Gujarat

SC asks NGT Pune to form experts panel to ensure compensatory afforestation in Gujarat

The NGT had taken suo motu cognizance of a letter petition written by Firdos Cambatta alleging massive destruction of th...