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CJI Surya Kant-led Bench urges Delhi authorities to involve local councillors in spreading awareness ahead of Diwali; cautions that repeated judicial directions may lead to increased violations. The Supreme Court on Friday, November 6, emphasised that efforts to curb air pollution during Diwali and other festivals must evolve into a community-driven initiative, observing that the…

A Delhi court has dismissed a complaint seeking registration of an FIR against Chief Minister Rekha Gupta over her alleged remarks comparing Delhi government officials to Lord Hanuman during an official programme. Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Ashwani Panwar of the Rouse Avenue Courts rejected the complaint filed by Ram Niwas Sharma under Section 223 of…

The Supreme Court on Friday declined to suspend the 10-year prison sentence imposed on former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal, who was convicted of raping a junior colleague inside a hotel elevator in Goa in November 2013. A Bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice Prasanna B. Varale rejected Tejpal’s application after examining the evidence on…

The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice to office-bearers of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC), including its senior functionaries, seeking an explanation as to why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them over a controversial social media post calling for Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant’s resignation. A Bench of Justices…

The Supreme Court has brought an end to a protracted inter-State dispute over Himachal Pradesh’s share in electricity generated by the Bhakra-Nangal and Beas hydroelectric projects, finalising a mechanism to operationalise the State’s 7.19% entitlement. A three-judge Bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana approved a cashless…

Delhi High Court Justice Prathiba M. Singh has emphasised the need for greater integration of technology into the judicial system, observing that courts can no longer function effectively without technological assistance. She also underlined the importance of making society aware of the substantial workload shouldered by judges, particularly amid recurring criticism over judicial vacations. Speaking…

Social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Friday informed the Delhi High Court that the notices seeking the blocking of the social media accounts of the Internet Freedom Foundation (IFF) and the Software Freedom Law Centre (SFLC) were issued by an imposter impersonating the Delhi Police and not by the police authorities. The disclosure was…

Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Rajesh Bindal has been appointed Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), marking his return to judicial administration following his retirement from the Supreme Court earlier this year. Justice Bindal confirmed his appointment to Bar & Bench on November 5. He succeeds former Supreme Court Judge Justice Ashok…

The Allahabad High Court has expressed strong disapproval of protesting advocates allegedly obstructing access to a courtroom and preventing court staff from entering through its main entrance, observing that judicial functioning cannot be brought to a standstill because lawyers choose to abstain from their professional duties. A Division Bench comprising Justice Ajay Bhanot and Justice…

By Keshav Ranjan and Shweta Sundram Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of India’s democracy. An accurate electoral roll is fundamental to ensuring that every eligible citizen can exercise the right to vote while preventing electoral fraud. In this context, the Election Commission of India (ECI) periodically undertakes the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of…