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Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition Challenging Rejection of Rajya Sabha Nomination Over Non-Disclosure of Pending Criminal Case

The Supreme Court of India dismissed a writ petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, upholding the rejection of a nomination paper for Rajya Sabha elections on…

Supreme Court: Dismissal of Govt Servant Without Departmental Enquiry Cannot Be Based on Mere Presumption; Must Be Supported by Material

The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that the power to dismiss a government servant from service without holding a departmental enquiry cannot be exercised on mere presumption that conducting such…

Supreme Court: Non-Parties Adversely Affected by Judgments Can Seek Review or Fresh Challenge Before Appropriate Forum

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that individuals not party to a judicial proceeding but impacted negatively by its outcome retain viable remedies, including seeking review on limited grounds or filing…

Supreme Court Issues Notice to Gujarat HC & Govt on Challenge to Civil Judge Recruitment Process Over Low Shortlisting & Alleged Irregularities

5 Mar 20265 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Gujarat High Court and the State Government in a writ petition filed under Article 32 challenging the recruitment process for Civil Judge…

Supreme Court Clarifies Reservation Migration in Multi-Stage Examinations: No Unreserved Cadre Allocation for Reserved Candidates Availing Prelims Relaxation

6 Jan 20266 Jan 2026

In a pivotal judgment with far-reaching implications for reservation policies in competitive examinations, the Supreme Court has ruled that reserved category candidates who avail relaxation in qualifying standards at the…

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 Hears Presidential Reference on Governors’ Powers Over State Bills: Can Courts Set Timelines for Assent?

3 Sep 20253 Sep 2025

In a crucial constitutional hearing today, September 3, 2025, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court of India delved into a Presidential Reference seeking advisory opinions on the powers…

Supreme Court Questions ECI’s Decision to Increase Voters Per Polling Station

The Supreme Court today sought an explanation from the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding its decision to increase the maximum number of voters per polling station from 1,200 to…

Supreme Court Issues Notice on Plea Challenging Constitutionality of Uttar Pradesh Gangsters Act

The Supreme Court has issued notice on a petition challenging the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Gangster and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, and the Uttar…

Supreme Court to Pronounce Judgment on Petition Challenging Inclusion of “Socialist” and “Secular” in the Preamble

On November 2022, the Supreme Court of India reserved its judgment on a batch of petitions challenging the inclusion of the words "socialist" and "secular" in the Preamble of the…