The Supreme Court has relaxed the complete ban on firecrackers in the Delhi-NCR region for the upcoming Diwali, allowing the sale and use of certified green crackers within specific limits. A bench led by Chief Justice B. R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran permitted the use of eco-friendly firecrackers approved by the National Environmental…
The Supreme Court has put a hold on the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) money laundering investigation into TASMAC until a decision is made on the review of certain provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The move comes after Tamil Nadu challenged a Madras High Court ruling that had allowed the ED to probe…
Sharjeel Imam has withdrawn his plea for interim bail filed before the Karkardooma Court in Delhi, which he had sought to enable him to contest the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections. His counsel informed the court that since Imam’s regular bail application is already pending before the Supreme Court, any request for interim relief should be…
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to ensure that every state and union territory appoints a Nodal Officer to monitor and handle cases of missing children. The order came while hearing a petition filed by the NGO Guria Swayam Sevi Sansthan, which raised concerns over the rising incidents of child kidnapping…
The Supreme Court has adjourned to November 11 the hearing of petitions challenging the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which removes the Chief Justice of India from the committee responsible for appointing Election Commissioners. The matter came up before a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi, but it could…
The Supreme Court of India,on October 13, 2025, issued a notice to the Union Government and the State of Tamil Nadu in response to a petition filed by the Kerala-based organization, Save Kerala Brigade. The petition seeks the decommissioning of the 130-year-old Mullaperiyar Dam and the construction of a new dam at the same site…
The Supreme Court of India has declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe allegations of electoral roll manipulation in the Bengaluru Central constituency during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The PIL was filed by advocate Rohit Pandey, who is also a member of…
A Delhi court has framed charges against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife and former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi, and their son Tejashwi Yadav in connection with the alleged IRCTC scam. The order was passed by Special Judge (PC Act) Vishal Gogne at the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi. Lalu…
The Supreme Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct an independent probe into the Karur stampede that took place on September 27 during a public gathering organized by the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), a political outfit led by actor-turned-politician Vijay. The tragic incident resulted in 41 deaths and left several others…
The Delhi High Court has upheld a Family Court decision granting interim custody of a four-year-old boy to his father, ruling that while adultery alone does not automatically disqualify a mother from retaining custody, it can become a decisive factor when accompanied by neglect and irresponsibility toward the child. A Division Bench of Justices Anil…