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16 Nov

Supreme Court to Review Stubble-Burning Plea Amid Rising Pollution in Delhi-NCR

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New Delhi, November 17, 2025 — The Supreme Court will on Monday hear a crucial plea concerning stubble burning, a recurring issue that continues to push air quality in Delhi-NCR to hazardous levels. The matter comes up at a time when pollution has sharply escalated across the region.A Bench led by Chief Justice BR Gavai, along with Justices K Vinod Chandran and N V Anjaria, had earlier directed the Punjab and Haryana governments to submit detailed reports on measures taken to curb farm fires. The court agreed to schedule the hearing for November 17, emphasising the urgent need for accountability.On…

12 Nov

Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, Supreme Court told

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National Times Bureau :- As AQI in Delhi-NCR breached 400 mark and subsequent implementation of GRAP-3 measures, the Supreme Court was informed that stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana has led to further worsening of air quality. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India BR Gavai was informed that stubble-burning has begun with impunity in Punjab and Haryana. Senior advocate Aprajita Singh, who is assisting the top court as amicus curiae has urged the bench to seek responses from Punjab and Haryana governments. Singh referred to NASA satellite images to buttress her point that stubble burning in these two…

07 Nov

Supreme Court orders complete removal of stray dogs from near schools, railway stations and bus stands

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National Times Bureau :- The Supreme Court on Friday directed that all stray dogs near schools, colleges, hospitals, bus and railway stations, sports grounds, and other public places must be removed and relocated to shelters. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria said that once the dogs are taken away, they must not be brought back to the same places. The court asked all states and union territories to list every educational and sports institution under their areas. It also ordered District Magistrates (DMs) to make sure that schools, colleges, hospitals, sports complexes, and government offices…

03 Nov

Supreme Court to Regulate Feeding of Stray Dogs in Government Premises, Pulls Up States Over Lapses in Compliance

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Monday said it would soon release an order setting out clear rules for feeding stray dogs inside government complexes and public offices. The direction came as part of the ongoing proceedings on the management of stray animals and the implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules. A Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta, and NV Anjaria said that the order would be uploaded in the next few days. “We will issue directions regarding government institutions where employees are supporting and feeding dogs within the premises,” Justice Nath observed. The court’s…

27 Oct

Supreme Court Declines Contempt Action Against Lawyer Who Threw Shoe at CJI Gavai

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New Delhi, October 27, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to initiate contempt proceedings against the lawyer who hurled a shoe at Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai earlier this month, citing that the CJI himself had chosen not to pursue action.A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi observed that while shouting slogans or throwing objects in court clearly amounts to contempt, the decision to proceed lies entirely with the judge concerned. “Issuing a contempt notice will only give undue importance to the lawyer and prolong the shelf life of the incident. It should be allowed…

27 Oct

Supreme Court Issues Notices to States, UTs Over Rising ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams

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New Delhi, October 27, 2025: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notices to all states and Union Territories over the alarming rise in digital arrest scams, directing them to submit detailed reports on all pending investigations related to such cases.A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi asked states to provide comprehensive data on ongoing cyber fraud cases and scheduled the next hearing for November 3. The court also discussed the possibility of transferring the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to ensure a uniform and coordinated national investigation.Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed…

25 Oct

Supreme Court to Examine if POCSO Act Applies to Women Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor Boys

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New Delhi, October 25, 2025: The Supreme Court has agreed to examine whether the provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, are gender-neutral and if a woman can be prosecuted under the Act for sexually assaulting a minor boy.A Bench comprising Justice M.M. Sundresh and Justice Satish Chandra Sharma issued a notice to the Karnataka Government while staying the criminal proceedings against a woman, Archana Patil, who faces charges under the POCSO Act. The case will determine whether the Act’s wording allows female offenders to be prosecuted for sexual assault against boys.Patil, 48, is accused…

23 Oct

Centre Begins Selection Process for New Chief Justice as Justice B.R. Gavai Nears Retirement

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New Delhi, October 23, 2025 — The Central government has begun the formal process to appoint the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) as the current head of the judiciary, Justice B.R. Gavai, approaches the end of his tenure next month. Justice Gavai is set to retire on November 23 after completing his term as the 51st Chief Justice.According to official procedure, the Union Law Ministry has sent a communication to the incumbent CJI, requesting him to recommend his successor. The process follows the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP), which mandates that the senior-most eligible judge of the Supreme Court be…

17 Oct

Supreme Court Constitutes Committee to Safeguard Rights of Transgender Persons in India

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New Delhi, October 17, 2025: The Supreme Court on Friday formed a high-level committee and issued guidelines to protect the rights of transgender persons across India. The bench, led by Justice J B Pardiwala, stated that the committee will focus on equal opportunities, inclusive healthcare, and protection for gender non-conforming and gender-diverse individuals.The committee will be headed by former Delhi High Court judge Justice Asha Menon and include transgender activist Grace Banu, Akai Padmashali, CLPR Bengaluru member Gaurav Mandal, and Dr Sanjay Sharma from the Association for Transgender Health in India. Senior Advocate Jayna Kothari has been appointed as amicus…

15 Oct

SC Allows Limited Use of Green Crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali, Sets Strict Conditions

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court has made a key relaxation in its earlier stance on firecracker restrictions, granting permission for the use of green firecrackers in Delhi and the surrounding NCR region ahead of Diwali — but only under carefully defined conditions and timeframes. In its order issued this week, the court allowed green crackers to be used during a four-day window from October 18 to October 21. On Diwali day, people will be allowed to burst them only during two time slots — from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM, and again in the evening from 8:00 PM…