Indian Supreme Court Allows Man's Right to Die
The Supreme Court's decision to permit the withdrawal of medical treatment for Harish Rana has brought a mix of pain and relief to his father, Ashok.
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The Supreme Court's decision to permit the withdrawal of medical treatment for Harish Rana has brought a mix of pain and relief to his father, Ashok.
The Indian Supreme Court has commented on the necessity of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking equal inheritance rights for Muslim women.

The Supreme Court of India has allowed two medical graduates to receive their degrees after paying Rs 10 lakh, despite having invalid tribe certificates.

An Indian Supreme Court judge cautioned that economic regulations imposed by the state can have profound effects on editorial independence, potentially leading to indirect censorship.

The Indian Supreme Court has concluded a decade-long tax dispute, ruling on whether Hamdard's iconic 'sharbat' Rooh Afza qualifies as a fruit drink for tax purposes.

The Indian Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre and the Election Commission regarding a petition that seeks to impose a cap on political parties' election expenses.

The Indian Supreme Court has declared female foeticide a 'crude manifestation of discrimination' against women and girl children, highlighting the ongoing societal issue.

The Supreme Court of India has raised the need for a compulsory mechanism to ensure people exercise their right to vote.

The Supreme Court of India has ordered Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) and Assistant EROs (AEROs) to submit documents received before February 14 to judicial officers, also allowing madhyamik admit cards as proof of birth and parentage.

An Indian Supreme Court judge has highlighted significant social 'faultlines' in the country, specifically pointing to bias against Muslims and Dalits.

The Indian Supreme Court has stayed a Kerala High Court order that had halted the LDF government's Nava Kerala survey, allowing the survey to proceed.
Following a Supreme Court ruling that the Hindu Succession Act does not apply to tribal communities, discussions are underway to introduce a separate law governing inheritance among indigenous populations in India.
The Supreme Court of India has taken an extraordinary step in the dispute between Bengal and the Election Commission, ordering judicial officers to be part of SIR duty.
The Indian Supreme Court has drawn attention for its 'old-fashioned' questioning of physical relationships before marriage.

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that parental income cannot be the sole determinant for deciding the 'creamy layer' among backward classes, impacting reservations.

The Indian Supreme Court is reviewing its handbook after concerns were raised about the use of sexual violence by dominant caste men, aiming to address the issue within its guidelines.

The Indian Supreme Court has taken serious note of a trial court's reliance on AI-generated 'fake' verdicts, stating it will examine the matter thoroughly and issuing notices to the Attorney General, Solicitor General, and the Bar Council of India.

The Indian Supreme Court has refused to entertain objections from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) regarding the training of judicial officers.
The Indian Supreme Court has banned an NCERT book chapter discussing 'judicial corruption,' prompting an apology from the government.

The Indian Supreme Court has requested responses from the Centre and various states on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking intervention to curb the registration of fake legal cases.

The Supreme Court has directed electoral authorities in West Bengal to ensure the submission of pending verification documents for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls by February 26.

The Indian Supreme Court rejected a plea challenging the validity of provisions in the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) concerning the appointment of prosecution officers, which critics argued could subvert judicial independence.

The Indian Supreme Court has stated that targeting any community based on religion or caste is a violation of the Constitution.
The Supreme Court has permitted the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to enlist judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha to accelerate the verification of 50 lakh voters in West Bengal with 'logical discrepancy' or 'unmapped' status.

The Indian Supreme Court has permitted judges from Odisha and Jharkhand to clear 50 lakh 'discrepancy' cases, addressing a significant backlog in the judicial system.

The Indian Supreme Court has directed the Lucknow election officer to investigate the exclusion of 91 displaced residents from the voters' list, urging a thorough ascertainment of case facts.
The Supreme Court of India has reprimanded the Tamil Nadu government for promising free electricity to all consumers, raising concerns about 'freebie' politics and its financial implications.
A nine-judge Supreme Court bench in India is set to hear pleas concerning women's rights to enter religious places, including the prominent Sabarimala Temple case.

The Indian Supreme Court has deemed it of paramount importance to examine the Bombay High Court's verdict concerning the Centre's fact-check units established under the IT Rules.

A discussion has emerged questioning whether the Supreme Court of India is adequately addressing the issue of hate speech.
The Chief Justice of India stated the need to balance 'visible' national interest with 'hypothetical' loss in case of a nuclear accident, emphasizing nuclear power's necessity for energy requirements.

India's Supreme Court has dismissed a challenge by the Trinamool Congress (TMC) against the Election Commission's training of judges involved in the Special Integrated Revision (SIR) process in West Bengal. Over 250 judges are currently deciding nearly five million claims and objections in the SIR process.

The Indian Supreme Court has received an amicus curiae report concerning the 100-meter criterion for construction in hilly regions.

The Supreme Court of India is set to resume its hearing in a case involving Sonam Wangchuk, with live updates expected from the proceedings.

Justice Deepak Gupta, a former Supreme Court judge, has criticized recent court decisions, including those related to Vantara and the Great Nicobar project, arguing that courts are now justifying environmental degradation.

The Indian Supreme Court has declined to ban the movie title 'Yadav Ji ki Love Story', stating that it does not portray any caste in a negative light.

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to publish West Bengal lists even after the cut-off, as over 250 judges are handling nearly five million claims and objections.
An article criticizes the Indian Supreme Court for its failure to uphold directives aimed at curbing cow vigilantism, highlighting a shocking lapse in judicial oversight.

India's Supreme Court has condemned the 'dangerous practice' of high courts reducing jail terms in exchange for increased victim compensation.

The Supreme Court of India has remanded pleas concerning Other Backward Classes (OBC) reservation in Madhya Pradesh back to the state's High Court for further consideration.
The Indian Supreme Court has expressed reservations regarding the reliability of AI-generated transcripts of videos, particularly in the context of the Wangchuk case. This highlights growing judicial scrutiny of AI's role in legal evidence.