Supreme Court

May 15, 2025 4:51 PM

Supreme Court to hear pleas challenging the Waqf Act on May 20

The Supreme Court on Thursday announced that it would hear a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, on May 20, for interim relief. A Bench comprising Chief Justice of India, BR Gavai, and Justice AG Masih will consider whether an interim stay is required in the case. The previous Bench, headed by the then CJI Sanjiv Khanna, had said that it would address three key issues for interim relief: the de-notification of Waqf properties (and whethe...

April 25, 2025 8:20 PM

Centre tells Supreme Court: Waqf Act amended to curb encroachment of government properties

The Union government has informed the Supreme Court that it amended the Waqf Act, 1995, to prevent the misuse of Waqf provisions, which were reportedly being used to encroach upon both government and private properties. In an affidavit submitted before the apex court, the Ministry of Minority Affairs said the reforms were necessary to ensure transparency and proper administration of Waqf Boards. Citing a sharp 116% increase in the area designated as Waqf after the 2013 amendment, the Centre not...

April 17, 2025 8:29 PM

SC allows West Bengal govt to retain ‘untainted’ teachers for now

The Supreme Court on Thursday permitted “untainted” assistant teachers in West Bengal—whose appointments were cancelled due to widespread irregularities in the 2016 recruitment process—to continue in their roles until the completion of a fresh selection process. Emphasising that students must not suffer as a result of the administrative lapses, a bench led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna extended temporary relief exclusively to Class 9 to 12 teachers whose names have not been li...

March 24, 2025 9:15 PM

SC Collegium recommends transfer of Justice Varma to Allahabad HC

The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma, a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court, back to his parent court, the Allahabad High Court. The decision, taken in meetings held on March 20 and March 24, was officially announced on Monday. In its resolution, the Collegium said, “In its meetings held on 20th and 24th March 2025, it has recommended the repatriation of Justice Yashwant Varma, Judge, High Court of Delhi, to the High Court of Judicature at Allah...

March 21, 2025 10:42 PM

Cash at judge’s residence: CJI to examine ‘in-house’ enquiry report

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna will receive the report on Friday, prepared by the Delhi High Court's Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya, after a large amount of unaccounted cash was reportedly discovered at the residence of a high court judge in the national capital. "The Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, who had commenced his inquiry before the Collegium meeting on March 20, 2025, will be submitting his report to the Chief Justice of India today, i.e., on March 21, 2025. The report ...

March 18, 2025 9:37 PM

Delegation of six Supreme Court judges to visit Manipur relief camps on March 22

A delegation of six Supreme Court judges, led by Justice BR Gavai, will visit relief camps in violence-affected Manipur on March 22 to strengthen legal and humanitarian support for the displaced communities. The delegation comprises Justices BR Gavai, Surya Kant, Vikram Nath, MM Sundresh, KV Viswanathan, and N Kotishwar, all of whom will engage with internally displaced persons (IDPs) and oversee various relief initiatives. Justice Gavai, who serves as the Executive Chairman of the National Le...

January 28, 2025 9:39 PM

CJI highlights Supreme Court’s role as it marks 75 years of its first sitting

The Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Tuesday said that the Supreme Court represents the aspirations and diversity of the nation’s 1.4 billion people. Speaking during a ceremonial bench session held to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the apex court’s first sitting, CJI Khanna described the institution as a unique people’s court with a global distinction. “What began in 1950 as a successor to the Federal Court, has evolved into perhaps the world’s most vibrant and dynam...

January 27, 2025 5:28 PM

SC dismisses application on Hindenburg-Adani group matter

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an application filed by advocate Vishal Tiwari, challenging the apex court Registrar's August 5, 2024, order, which had declined to register his previous application related to the Hindenburg-Adani Group controversy. A bench led by Justice JB Pardiwala dismissed Tiwari’s plea, which sought to challenge the Registrar's decision not to entertain his request to direct the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to submit its conclusive investigation rep...

January 16, 2025 1:21 PM

Justice K Vinod Chandran takes oath as Supreme Court judge

Justice K. Vinod Chandran was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court on Thursday, with Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna administering the oath of office. Earlier this week, the Centre cleared Justice Chandran's appointment to the apex court based on the recommendation of the Supreme Court Collegium. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal announced on the social media platform X that the President, after consulting the CJI, was pleased to ...

January 10, 2025 3:04 PM

SC declines to intervene in clubbing suits on Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed its reluctance to interfere with the Allahabad High Court's order consolidating all suits related to the Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar observed that consolidating the suits would be beneficial to all parties involved as it would eliminate the need for multiple proceedings. "Why should we interfere in the issue of consolidation? What difference does it make if it...