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Supreme Court Questions Madhya Pradesh Police on Suicide Ruling in Rifle Death Case, Probes Murder Possibility

The Supreme Court expressed skepticism about the feasibility of a person shooting themselves in the chest with a rifle in a case initially deemed a suicide by the Madhya Pradesh…

Supreme Court Upholds Telangana’s 4-Year Study Rule for Medical Admission Domicile Quota

On September 1, 2025, the Supreme Court allowed an appeal by the State of Telangana, overturning a Telangana High Court ruling that had relaxed the requirement for permanent residents to…

Supreme Court Upholds MCD’s Powers for Waste-to-Energy Projects

On January 2, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s (MCD) authority to issue tariff-based bids for Waste-to-Energy (WTE) projects under the Electricity Act, 2003. The bench of…

Supreme Court Upholds MCD’s Powers for Waste-to-Energy Projects

On January 2, the Supreme Court reaffirmed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s (MCD) authority to issue tariff-based bids for Waste-to-Energy (WTE) projects under the Electricity Act, 2003. The bench of…

Supreme Court Holds Coconut Oil Packaged as Edible Oil Classifiable Under Chapter 15

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In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has resolved a 15-year-old dispute concerning the classification of pure coconut oil under the Central Excise Tariff Act, 1985. The bench comprising Chief…

SC Issues Notice in Bail Pleas of Azam Khan and Son in Stolen Machinery Case

The Supreme Court on December 16 issued notices in Special Leave Petitions filed by Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan and his son Mohammad Abdullah Azam Khan, challenging the Allahabad…

Rajasthan High Court Grants Permission to Woman Accused in Cheating Case to Travel to Canada for Studies and Safeguard Daughter’s Citizenship

The Rajasthan High Court allowed a petition filed by a woman accused under Section 420 IPC, permitting her to retrieve her passport and travel to Canada. The petitioner sought permission…

Supreme Court Seeks Details of Assam Tea Corporation Limited’s Properties for Potential Asset Sale to Clear Workers’ Dues

In a decisive step toward addressing long-standing unpaid wages, the Supreme Court has ordered Assam Tea Corporation Limited (ATCL) to submit a detailed affidavit listing all of its immovable and…

Supreme Court Dismisses PIL Seeking Guidelines to Curb Provocative Speech by Political Leaders

On November 14, the Supreme Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by the Hindu Sena Samiti through its President, Surjeet Singh Yadav. The petition called for guidelines to…

Supreme Court Criticizes Punjab and Haryana for Reluctance to Enforce CAQM Orders on Stubble Burning Violations

On Monday, November 11, the Supreme Court expressed concern over the hesitancy of Punjab and Haryana to prosecute officials for violations of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) orders…