Supreme Court Questions Two-Child Rule for Panchayat Elections; Calls for Fresh Review
Supreme Court questions the relevance of the two-child rule for panchayat elections amid falling fertility rates and refers the 2003 judgment to a larger bench.
Supreme Court Stresses Fixed Time Limits for Demonstration Sites
The Supreme Court says designated protest sites cannot be occupied indefinitely, stressing fixed time limits while balancing the right to protest and public convenience.
Delhi SIR: Supreme Court Questions Form 6 Rule for Existing Voters
The Supreme Court (SC) questions the ECI over Form 6 for Delhi voters excluded during SIR despite appearing on 2026 electoral rolls, seeking easier restoration procedures.
Supreme Court’s Major Ruling: No Backward Class Status After Religious Conversion
Supreme Court (SC) declines to interfere with Madras HC ruling on Backward Class status after religious conversion, highlighting legal criteria for reservation benefits.
Rahul Gandhi की “Vote Chori” याचिका में 14 खामियां (defects), SC रजिस्ट्री ने ₹220 की फीस कमी पर उठाए सवाल
The Supreme Court (SC) Registry flags 14 defects in Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Vote Chori’ plea, including a ₹220 court-fee shortfall and missing documents.
SC Says Recovery of Bribe Money Alone Not Enough for Conviction
Supreme Court (SC) says recovery of alleged bribe money alone is not enough for conviction. Prosecution must prove demand and acceptance of illegal gratification.
Gyanesh Kumar Under Legal Challenge as SC Plea Seeks Prosecution Over SIR
A Supreme Court plea seeks criminal prosecution of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in SIR, electoral rolls, Form 6 changes and voter data management.
How Were Jail Inmates Identified at CJP Protest? 25 Already in Jail
CJP protest: Delhi Police identified 2,873 people using facial recognition, but at least 25 were already in jail, raising questions over the verification process.
Netaji Bose Death Mystery: SC Seeks Centre’s Reply on Renkoji Remains, Hearing on September 28
Supreme Court seeks Centre’s response on Anita Bose Pfaff’s plea to bring Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s mortal remains from Japan to India. Hearing on September 28.
No Vehicle Insurance, No Petrol? Supreme Court Pushes ‘No Insurance, No Fuel’ Plan
Supreme Court proposes a ‘No Insurance, No Fuel’ pilot as crores of vehicles remain uninsured, while extending third-party cover for new cars and bikes.