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Supreme Court Judgement

SC Grants Bail to Akali Leader Bikram Majithia in ₹540 Crore DA Case

The Supreme Court has granted relief to the former Punjab Minister, noting he has already spent 7 months in custody and the probe period relates to 2007-2017.

2 min readFeb 2, 2026
Supreme Court Judgement

"Go to the Tribunal": SC Directs Sakshi TV to TDSAT Over Andhra Pradesh Broadcast Ban

The Supreme Court has refused to keep a parallel writ petition alive, directing the news channel to pursue its remedy against the alleged state-sponsored blocking before the specialized telecom tribunal.

2 min readFeb 2, 2026
News

SC Stays Gauhati High Court's Cancellation of Bail for Arunachal IAS Officer Talo Potom in Gomchu Yekar Suicide Case

The Supreme Court has granted interim relief to IAS officer Talo Potom, staying the Gauhati High Court's order that had cancelled his bail in connection with the abetment of suicide of a 19-year-old.

2 min readFeb 2, 2026
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"Court Cannot Legislate": SC Refuses to Order SC/ST Reservation in Bar Councils

The Supreme Court has declined to issue directions for reserving seats for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) advocates in Bar Councils, ruling that such a quota requires a legislative amendment to the Advocates Act.

2 min readJan 27, 2026
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SC Greenlights Antitrust Probe: JioStar Must Face CCI Investigation over Kerala Market Dominance

The Supreme Court has refused to stall a Competition Commission probe into allegations that JioStar offered discriminatory discounts to favor select cable operators in Kerala.

2 min readJan 27, 2026
News

Is Caste Protection Only for Some? New Plea Challenges 'Exclusionary' UGC Regulations in SC

A new petition argues that the UGC's 2026 Regulations define "caste-based discrimination" too narrowly, leaving out students from non-reserved categories who might also face bias.

2 min readJan 27, 2026
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"Not for Court to Decide": SC Refuses to Ban 'VIP Darshan' at Mahakaleshwar Temple

The Supreme Court has declined to interfere with the practice of preferential 'VIP' access to the Garbhagriha, terming it a matter of administrative discretion rather than judicial review.

3 min readJan 27, 2026
News

Repugnancy Row: Does the New Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 'Kill' the UP Gangsters Act? SC to Decide

The Supreme Court issues notice to the UP Government to examine if the stringent UP Gangsters Act of 1986 has been impliedly repealed by Section 111 of the new central criminal code (BNS).

2 min readJan 27, 2026
High Court Judgements

"Not Just Roti-Kapda": Allahabad HC Says Wife Can Claim Interim Maintenance for Education Expenses

The High Court ruled that a wife’s pursuit of higher education is a valid ground for maintenance and drew an "adverse inference" against the husband for hiding his income.

2 min readJan 20, 2026
High Court Judgements

"Worrisome": Calcutta HC Directs Immediate Deployment of Central Forces in Beldanga

The Court has directed the State to utilize Central Forces to quell unrest in Murshidabad and left the decision of an NIA probe to the Centre.

2 min readJan 20, 2026
Supreme Court Judgement

SC Ruling: State Police Empowered to Probe Central Govt Officers in Corruption Cases

The Supreme Court holds that the CBI does not have exclusive jurisdiction over Central Government employees, empowering State Anti-Corruption Bureaus to register FIRs without prior CBI consent.

2 min readJan 20, 2026
News

"Resignation is a Right": SC Slams Uttarakhand HC for Blocking Judges from Joining Delhi Service

The Supreme Court rules that a High Court cannot hold judicial officers hostage to vacancies, affirming their fundamental right to career progression.

2 min readJan 20, 2026