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Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction: Three Acquitted in 25-Year-Old Uttarakhand Case After Benefit of Doubt

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has acquitted three men—Rajendra Singh, his son Bhupender Singh, and son-in-law Ranjeet Singh—who were convicted by the Uttarakhand High Court for…

Supreme Court Orders Immediate Release of Life Convict in Maharashtra Honour Killing Case After 22 Years

In a compassionate ruling highlighting the nuances of remission guidelines, the Supreme Court of India has directed the immediate release of Anilkumar alias Lapetu Ramshakal Sharma, a life convict who…

Supreme Court Upholds Beautification Projects at Nagpur’s Futala Lake, Rules It Not a Statutory Wetland

8 Oct 20258 Oct 2025

In a significant ruling on environmental conservation and urban development, the Supreme Court of India dismissed an appeal by the Swacch Association, Nagpur, challenging constructions and recreational activities around Futala…

Supreme Court Shuts Down MLA’s Corruption Probe Bid Against Kerala CM: “Fight Political Battles at the Ballot Box, Not Courtroom

On October 6, 2025, the Supreme Court dismissed a high-stakes petition by Kerala Congress MLA Mathew A. Kuzhalnadan seeking an investigation into alleged corruption involving Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and…

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Centre on Habeas Corpus Petition Challenging Sonam Wangchuk’s NSA Detention Amid Ladakh Unrest

On October 6, 2025, the Supreme Court issued notice to the Central Government in a habeas corpus petition filed by Gitanjali J. Angmo, wife of Ladakh social activist and education…

Supreme Court Seeks Explanation from West Bengal Magistrate for Improper Handling of Time-Bound Directive

In a stern order, the Supreme Court of India has directed the District Judge of South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, to seek an explanation from the Judicial Magistrate, 4th Court…

Supreme Court Quashes FIR Against In-Laws in Dowry and Harassment Case, Citing Vague Allegations

29 Sep 202529 Sep 2025

In a notable judgment, the Supreme Court of India has quashed criminal proceedings against the in-laws of a complainant in a case involving allegations of dowry harassment, unnatural sex, and…

Supreme Court Directs Telangana High Court to Appoint Qualified Advocates as District Judges in Exceptional Case

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has directed the High Court for the State of Telangana to declare the results and appoint qualified appellants, petitioners, and intervenors…

Supreme Court upholds JSW’s ₹19,700 crore plan for Bhushan Power; dismisses challenges

The Supreme Court on September 26, 2025, dismissed multiple appeals challenging JSW Steel’s ₹19,700 crore resolution plan for Bhushan Power & Steel Limited (BPSL), affirming the validity of the insolvency…

Supreme Court Weighs in on SEPCO–GMR Arbitration Dispute

The Supreme Court has examined a high-stakes arbitration battle between SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation and GMR Kamalanga Energy Ltd. (GMRKE) over the construction of three coal-based power units in…