Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : February 9, 2026

Links to today's reports :Lawyer Alleges Attack By Goons In Tis Hazari Court Before Judge; CJI Assures Action, 'Won't Accept Gunda Raj''Balanced Order' : Supreme Court Affirms Madras HC Order Limiting Muslims' Worship At Thirupparankundram Hills In Tamil NaduSupreme Court Refuses To Cancel Bail Of Cardiologist Accused Of Performing Forced Angioplasties To Claim Govt FundsKuldeep Sengar's...

West Bengal SIR | Justice Bagchi Expresses Reservations About ECI Software, Says Notice Sent Over Omission Of Middlename

"Due to the application of the software, there may be a much wider net to which notices are going," said Justice Bagchi.

Supreme Court Bars High Courts From Hearing Cases Related To Tribunals On Issues Pending In SC

The Supreme Court on Monday (February 9) barred High Courts from hearing matters related to appointments and conditions of service of members of Tribunals, whether under State or Central laws, which are under consideration of the Supreme Court.At the request of Attorney General for India R Venkataramani, the Court also transferred to itself petitions pending in the Kerala and Calcutta High Courts in relation to Tribuna appointments.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant,...

Supreme Court Orders Status Quo On Cancellation Of Land Allotment To Patanjali Foods In Telangana

The Supreme Court today issued notice on a plea filed by Patanjali Foods against the refusal of the Telangana High Court's Division Bench to stay a Single Judge order upholding the cancellation of its factory zone in Suryapet district. A bench of Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice KV Vishwanathan issued notice returnable in 4 weeks and directed the parties to maintain status quo in the meantime.Patanjali Foods had been allotted areas in Nalgonda and Suryapet districts pursuant to the National...

Supreme Court Declines To Entertain Plea Seeking Govt Approval For Institutions Imparting Religious Instruction To Children

The Court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the petition with liberty to approach the appropriate executive authority.

In A First, Visually Challenged Woman To Become Judge In Kerala

In a first, a visually challenged person has qualified in the Kerala Judicial Service Examination, 2025 held for the selection of Civil Judges (Junior Division) in the Kerala Judicial Service. Thanya Nathan C., hailing from Kannur district, has topped the Merit list of persons with benchmark disabilities.Thanya's success story as a completely blind person is truly inspiring and gives hope to others who face similar struggles in life. LiveLaw interacted with Thanya and we are proud to share her...

'Won't Allow Any Impediment In Completion Of SIR, All States Must Understand ': CJI Surya Kant

While hearing the West Bengal SIR matter, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant today categorically said that the Court will not allow any impediment to be created in completion of ECI's special intensive revision of electoral rolls in any state."One thing, we would like to be very clear. Whatever orders, clarifications, interim directions may be required, we will have to issue. But we will not allow to create any impediment in completion of SIR. It must be very clearly understood by all the...

Plea In Supreme Court Seeks Guidelines To Curb 'Constitutionally Unbecoming' Speeches By Ministers, Constitutional Functionaries

The petitioners sought directions to ensure that comments by holders of Constitutional Officers conform with Constitutional morality.

Supreme Court Directs Extension Of West Bengal SIR Deadline, Clarifies Micro-Observers Can't Pass Orders

The Court directed the West Bengal DGP to file affidavit responding to ECI's complaints regarding threats and violence.

Supreme Court Allows Shifting Of Himachal Pradesh Backward Classes Commission From Shimla To Dharamshala

Setting aside the stay imposed by the HP High Court, the Supreme Court today allowed the Himachal Government to continue with its decision to shift the HP Commission for Backwards Classes to Dharamshala, Kangra. The bench of CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and NV Anjaria was hearing the State Government's challenge to the Himachal Pradesh High Court's order, which stayed the State Government's decision to shift the office of the H.P. State Commission for Backwards Classes from...

Digital Arrest Scams | Banks Need To Alert Customers About Suspicious Transactions, Says Supreme Court During Hearing

The banks are trustees of public money and have the responsibility to guard them, the Court said.

Sonam Wangchuk's Health Is Fine, Getting Best Treatment : Union Tells Supreme Court

The Supreme Court today(February 9) was orally informed by the Union Government that no progress has been made in reviewing the detention of Ladakh social activist Sonam Wangchuk, as he is in a "perfectly good" condition and is getting the best of the treatment in AIIMS Jodhpur, which he could not have gotten had he been in Ladakh. The Court, seemingly disappointed with the answer, reiterated the concern of Wangchuk's deteriorating health.It may be recalled that the Court is hearing a...