Supreme Court reserves verdict on stay of Waqf Amendment Act
Justice BR Gavai, CJI remarked that the requirement of registration of Waqfs has been there under the previous laws of 1923 and 1954.
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of Ashoka University Professor Mahmudabad’s arrest and remand over human rights violations
The NHRC noted that the allegations against Professor Mahmudabad disclosed, prima facie, that his human rights and liberty were violated.
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CJI B.R. Gavai inaugurates Supreme Court’s Annual Sports Events – 2025
Organising Committee for the Sports Events have received 3636 entries from 1752 employees of the Supreme Court for 13 sports events.
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Navigating partial Court working days 2025: Supreme Court circular on listing of matters
21,651 miscellaneous matters (13,933 main and 7,718 connected) and 17,088 regular hearing matters (10,011 main and 7,077 connected were notified for listing during the ensuing partial Court working days 2025, vide Notices dated 15-04-2025 and 03-05-2025.
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Supreme Court grants interim bail to Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad; Orders SIT to investigate his social media post on Operation Sindoor
The Court clarified that the grant of interim bail was intended solely to assist in the ongoing investigation. Additionally, it instructed Professor Mahmudabad to provide a single bail bond covering both FIRs and to submit his passport to the Chief Judicial Magistrate.
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Supreme Court issues Circular on procedure to circulate Letters of Adjournment: Key Updates
On 19-05-2025, the Supreme Court released a new circular updating the procedures for circulating letters of adjournment of cases, following a letter from SCAORA to the newly appointed Chief Justice of India, Justice B.R. Gavai, on 14-05-2025.
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Delhi High Court rolls out Three-Phase Action Plan to eliminate decades-old case arrears
Delhi High Court has launched a comprehensive three-phase Action Plan to eliminate long-pending cases, prioritizing those over 10, 20, and 30 years old. This initiative sets a national precedent in reducing judicial arrears through technology, stakeholder engagement, and time-bound strategies.
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Supreme Court constitutes SIT to probe BJP Minister Vijay Shah’s controversial remarks on Col. Sofiya Quraishi
During a public function at Raikunda village in Ambedkar Nagar at Mhow, BJP Minster Vijay Shah used scurrilous and offensive language against Col. Sofia Quraishi.
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SCBA Elections 2025 | SCBA to organise Public Debate for candidates for the posts of President & Secretary
The debate would be conducted by the members of the Election Committee and its proceedings will be uploaded on the SCBA website.
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Supreme Court Announces Partial Working Days: Full Details
The Supreme Court has officially replaced ‘summer vacation’ with ‘partial working days’ in the 2025 calendar.
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AI-Based App ‘ShowReel’ secures Copyright Registration in India
Innovative platform developed by Hotmail co-founder Sabeer Bhatia aims to transform entrepreneurship education through generative AI.
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Karnataka HC directs that no coercive action be taken against singer Sonu Nigam accused of offending Kannadiga Community
The matter stemmed from a concert in Bengaluru wherein Sonu Nigam had berated a fan for allegedly rudely requesting a Kannada song.
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Justice Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai sworn in as 52nd Chief Justice of India
Justice Gavai’s elevation is a milestone moment in the history of Supreme Court as he will be the first Buddhist to hold the position of CJI and only the 2nd Chief Justice belonging to the Scheduled Caste community.
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Outgoing CJI, Justice Sanjiv Khanna inaugurates mediation facility with integrated virtual access and children’s room
The virtual mediation facility enables parties to participate in the sessions from different locations, ensuring greater flexibility and convenience.
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Supreme Court scraps point-based system for senior advocate designations, directs High Courts to revise rules
The Bench directed all the High Courts to amend the existing rules in accordance with the Judgment within four months.
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Supreme Court halts release of serving women army officers; Orders status quo until next hearing
Amid ongoing Indo-Pak tensions and in light of Operation Sindoor, the Supreme Court underscored the paramount importance of safeguarding the dignity and morale of women officers serving in the Indian Army.
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‘Courts open institutions to public; Even sub-judice issues can be debated by public and the press’: SC
The Court set aside Delhi High Court’s order, directing the deletion of a Wikipedia page on defamation proceedings initiated by ANI against Wikimedia.
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Supreme Court considers PIL seeking replacement of 5-year LL. B course with 4-year LL. B in accordance with NEP 2020
The Court however did not issue any notice and tagged the matter with another case concerning recognition of 1-year LL.M courses.
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NALSA announces 2nd National Lok Adalat for 2025 to be held on 10th May across India except few States and UTs
The National Lok Adalat was introduced to encourage mutual settlement and offer an efficient, economical, and participatory mode of resolving disputes without prolonged litigation. Since, the awards passed by Lok Adalats are legally binding and enforceable, the process ensures finality and reduces the burden on regular courts.
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Justice Yashwant Varma Cash in House Row | 3- Member Committee submits report to CJI
The 3-Member Committee was constituted after reports surfaced that a huge pile of unaccounted cash amounting to Rs. 15 crores were found from the residence of Justice Varma.
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