Retired Judges Refusing Tribunal Appointments Due To Lack Of Facilities; Fault Lies With Centre : Supreme Court

"Please treat former Chief Justices, former Judges, who accept your posts with dignity," the Court told the Centre.

Supreme Court Seeks States' Responses To Applications Seeking Stay Of Anti-Conversion Laws

The States such as UP, Haryana, MP, Gujarat, Haryana, Uttarakhand, HP etc were given 4 weeks ' time for their responses.

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Case On Industrial Pollution Of Rajasthan's Jojari River

The Supreme Court today took suo motu cognizance with respect to River Jojari in Rajasthan noting that industrial waste, primarily from factories, is being discharged there, affecting hundreds of villages and making drinking water not potable.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta called for registration of a suo motu case and ordered, "let the matter be placed before Hon'ble CJI...

Bhima Koregaon Case : Supreme Court Grants Interim Bail To Mahesh Raut On Medical Grounds For 6 Weeks

The Supreme Court today(September 16) granted interim bail on medical grounds for a period of 6 weeks to Bhima Koregaon-Elgar Parishad case accused Mahesh Raut, arrested under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, over alleged Maoist links. He has been in custody since his arrest in June 2018.A bench comprising Justice MM Sundresh and Justice Satish Kumar Sharma granted bail...

Illegal Firearms : Supreme Court Asks Experts' Committee Formed By Union Govt To Consider Suggestions Of States/UTs

The Supreme Court recently disposed of the case related to unlicensed firearms after it was informed that a Committee of Experts under the Chairmanship of the Director General, Bureau of Police Research and Development ("BPR&D) was constituted by the Union Government to suggest a plan to address and curb the menace of illegal firearms and unauthorised use of legal firearms across...

Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : September 15, 2025

Today's Supreme Court news here.

'Misconceived' : Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition Seeking Reconsideration Of Judgment Upholding WB Madrasah Service Commission Act

The Court imposed a cost of Rs 1 lakh on the petitioner.

Supreme Court Seeks NIA's Response On Status Of Trial In Case Of Man Booked Over Transnational Conspiracy Behind Manipur Violence

The Supreme Court today issued notice on the plea filed by one Moirangthem Anand Singh, accused of involvement in a transnational conspiracy behind the Manipur violence, assailing delay in trial and denial of bail.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta heard the matter and sought the NIA's response to ascertain the status of the trial. "Issue notice only to ascertain the status of...

Barring Non-Muslims From Creating Waqfs Not Arbitrary Prima Facie : Supreme Court

The Court said that non-Muslims can still donate properties for charitable purposes.

'Ensure NRIs Are Not Restricted From Working For Flood Victims, Deploy Armed Forces If Needed': Punjab NRI Commission Tells DC, SSP

The Punjab Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Commission today directed the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to ensure that no obstruction is caused to NRIs who wish to carry out philanthropic work in flood-affected areas of Punjab. It further directed that, in case any threat is posed to them, armed forces be deployed in the area.A complaint was made by the two NRIs...

Supreme Court To Pronounce On Sept 23 Order In Suo Motu Case Initiated Over Environmental Concerns In Himachal Pradesh

The Supreme Court will pronounce on September 23 its order in the matter where it took suo motu cognizance of environmental concerns in the State of Himachal Pradesh arising on account of unchecked development activities.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta reserved orders in the matter today, after hearing the State's Addl Advocate General and Senior Advocate K Parmeswar...

Caste Discrimination In Colleges: Supreme Court Gives UGC 8 Weeks' Time To Consider Suggestions And Notify Regulations

In the PIL assailing caste discrimination in higher educational institutions (HEIs), the Supreme Court today gave 8 weeks' time to the University Grants Commission to consider the suggestions received from different stakeholders and take a final decision regarding notification of the Regulations. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi heard the matter and indicated that...