Why the CJI Called the 1979 Supreme Court Verdict on a Rape Case a “Moment of Embarrassment”

Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai recently described the 1979 Supreme Court judgment in a rape case as a "moment of institutional embarrassment." He acknowledged that in this particular…

Nikhil Jain November 13, 2025

India

Petition Filed in Supreme Court to Temporarily Stop Air India’s Boeing Flights

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, asking to temporarily stop all Air India Boeing aircraft flights. The petitioner has requested a proper safety audit before allowing these…

Nikhil Jain June 24, 2025

India

Supreme Court’s Decision on VIP Darshan in Temples

The Supreme Court of India has refused to hear a petition against the VIP Darshan system in temples. The bench, led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, stated that this is…

Nikhil Jain January 31, 2025

India

No Life Sentence for Three Policemen in Woman’s Murder Case: Supreme Court Overturns HC Verdict

The Supreme Court on January 28, 2025, canceled the Uttarakhand High Court's decision, which had sentenced three policemen to life imprisonment in a 2004 woman's murder case. The bench included…

Nikhil Jain January 29, 2025

India

Kolkata Rape-Murder Case: IMA Appeals to Doctors, Says ‘Let Supreme Court Deliver Justice’

Medical staff across various locations are protesting after the tragic incident of rape and murder in Kolkata. On Wednesday, October 4, 2024, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) President urged the…

Nikhil Jain September 4, 2024

India

‘Indian Companies Should Not Send Weapons to Israel’: Petition Filed in Supreme Court

On Wednesday, August 4, 2024, 11 social activists approached the Supreme Court to stop the supply of weapons from India to Israel. These activists, represented by lawyer Prashant Bhushan, have…

Nikhil Jain September 4, 2024

India

Will Protesters Have to Leave Now? Supreme Court Takes Big Step to Reopen Shambhu Border

The Supreme Court has taken a significant step to address the issues at the Shambhu border, where farmers have been protesting. On Monday (September 2, 2024), the court formed a…

Nikhil Jain September 2, 2024

India

Bibhav Kumar Bail: Conditions Imposed by Supreme Court, No Entry to CM’s House or Office

The Supreme Court granted bail to Bibhav Kumar, a close aide of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Monday (August 2). Bibhav Kumar was arrested on May 18 from Kejriwal's…

Nikhil Jain September 2, 2024

India

AIIMS Doctors End Strike After 11 Days Following Supreme Court Appeal

Doctors at AIIMS, Delhi, have ended their strike after 11 days, following an assurance from the Supreme Court. The strike, which started in response to the rape and murder of…

Nikhil Jain August 22, 2024