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Supreme Court Issues Notice On PIL Seeking Sub Quota For Economically Weaker Persons Within Reserved Categories
The Supreme Court yesterday issued notice on a public interest litigation seeking priority reservation for economically weaker candidates within categories entitled to reservation in government employment and education processes.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi passed the order. After dictating the order, justice Kant told the petitioners' counsel to "be ready" for arguments...
After Recalling Rejection Of JSW Steel's Resolution Plan, Supreme Court Reserves Decision In Bhushan Power & Steel Insolvency Case
The Supreme Court today (August 11) reserved its decision in the batch of appeals challenging the resolution plan of JSW Steel for Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL).The bench of CJI BR Gavai and Justices SC Sharma and K Vinod Chandran heard the matter. Previously, the bench, in exercise of review power, had recalled the May 2 judgment, which had rejected JSW's resolution plan and decided to...
Supreme Court Daily Round-Up : August 11, 2025
Links of today's reports :'How Can Govt Land Be Used For Political Purposes?' Supreme Court Upholds Madras HC Order To Remove Flagpoles From Public Places'Against Equality' : Supreme Court Quashes Army Policy To Reserve Higher Number Of JAG Posts For Men Than WomenSupreme Court To Hear Plea Against Kerala High Court Suspending Toll Collection In Paliyekkara In NH 544Supreme Court To Hear...
'Child Trafficking Rampant In Delhi' : Supreme Court Seeks Report From Centre
The Supreme Court today(August 11) sought a reply from the Union Government on what further steps have been taken to curb the menace of child trafficking, especially in Delhi, where the crime has become rampant. It has also asked for the current status of the number of child trafficking cases in Delhi."We would like to know from the Union what further steps have been taken to curb this...
Rajasthan High Court Orders Removal Of Stray Dogs & Other Animals From Roads, Municipal Bodies May Lodge FIR If Obstructed
The Rajasthan High Court on Monday (August 11) directed municipal bodies to remove stray dogs and other animals from city roads while ensuring that minimum physical harm is caused to them.The court further said that if anyone obstructs the municipal bodies from removing stray animals from the roads/colonies/public paths, then Municipal officials/employees are at liberty to take action...
High Court Judges Not Inferior To SC Judges; SC Doesn't Have Administrative Control Over HCs : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court emphasised that High Court Judges are in no way inferior to the Supreme Court Judges and enjoy the same constitutional position.Although the Supreme Court can judicially reverse or modify the decisions of the High Court, it does not mean that the Supreme Court has administrative control over the High Court.A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, Justice K...
Supreme Court Vacates Stay On Ayush Ministry's Notification That Permitted Advertisements Of Ayurvedic, Unani & Siddha Drugs
The Supreme Court on Monday vacated the interim order staying the omission of Rule 170 of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 which prohibits advertisements of Ayurvedic, Siddha, or Unani drugs without licensing authorities' approval.A bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice KV Vishwanathan disposed of a petition filed by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) concerning misleading claims...
'Parliament's Domain': Supreme Court Rejects PIL Seeking Amendments In IT Act To Provide Stricter Punishments For Cyber Offences
The Supreme Court today dismissed an advocate's public interest litigation seeking amendments in the Information Technology Act and Rules to provide stricter punishments for serious cyber crimes.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi noted that the petitioner was calling on the Court to "legislate" and therefore rejected the PIL as "misconceived".During the hearing, the bench...
Supreme Court Refuses To Entertain Ex-Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel's Challenge To S.44 PMLA On ED's Further Investigation Powers
While refusing to entertain former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel's challenge to the constitutional validity of Section 44 of PMLA, the Supreme Court today allowed persons aggrieved by violations of 'further investigation' powers of Enforcement Directorate to approach jurisdictional High Courts.Briefly put, Baghel's petition assailed the Explanation to Section 44 PMLA as per...
"Can These So-Called Animal Lovers Bring Back Kids Killed By Rabies?": Supreme Court While Ordering Removal Of Delhi Stray Dogs
The Supreme Court today(August 11) questioned the animal rights activists and organisations, who are against the shifting of stray dogs to animal shelters, and asked if they can bring back the young infants and children who have lost their lives due to rabies and dog bites. The Court was hearing a suo motu matter against the increasing incidents of infants, young children and the elderly...
Motor Accidents | Insurer Of Registered Owner Liable If Vehicle's Registration Was Not Changed After Transfer: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court held that the insurer of the registered owner of a vehicle will be liable to compensate third-party losses arising out of the use of the vehicle, if the registration of the vehicle was not changed despite its transfer.A bench of Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria heard an appeal by a goods carriage driver challenging the Chhattisgarh High Court's ruling that held...