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NEET-PG 2025: Supreme Court Ends Multiple Shift Format

New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Friday directed that the NEET-PG 2025 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate) be conducted in a single shift rather than in multiple shifts. The apex court’s decision comes in response to petitions challenging the previous practice of conducting the exam in two or more shifts, which, according […]

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SC Slams J&K Officials for Dodging Court Orders, Affirms High Court’s Role in Contempt Case

New Delhi, May 29 — The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued a strong rebuke to the Jammu and Kashmir administration for its handling of a contempt case, criticizing senior bureaucrats for bypassing procedural norms and showing reluctance to appear before the High Court in a matter concerning contractor payments. A bench of Justices Surya Kant […]

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SC pulls up DDA for unlawful tree cutting in Delhi Ridge

New Delhi, May 28 – The Supreme Court on Wednesday strongly criticized Delhi Development Authority (DDA) officials for illegally cutting trees in the ecologically sensitive Delhi Ridge without obtaining prior permission from the Court. The case stems from a road-widening project meant to improve access to the CAPFIMS Paramilitary Hospital. A bench comprising Justices Surya […]

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Court Limits SIT Probe Against Ashoka University Professor to Two FIRs, Prevents Scope Expansion

New Delhi, May 28, 2025 — The Supreme Court today restricted the scope of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe involving Ashoka University professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad, directing that the investigation be limited strictly to the two FIRs already registered concerning his social media posts linked to ‘Operation Sindoor’. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant […]

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Supreme Court Recognizes ISKCON-Bengaluru as Legal Owner of Radha Krishna Temple

New Delhi, May 16: In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court on Friday ruled that the ISKCON temple situated on Hare Krishna Hill in Bengaluru rightfully belongs to ISKCON Society Bengaluru, which is registered under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act. A bench comprising Justice Abhay S. Oka and Justice A.G. Masih overturned the earlier ruling […]

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SC Criticises MP Minister’s Comments on Woman Army Colonel as ‘Unacceptable’

New Delhi : The Supreme Court of India on Thursday came down heavily on Madhya Pradesh minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his controversial remarks against Indian Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who recently briefed the media on Operation Sindoor—a strategic military operation targeting Pakistani positions. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Justice B.R. Gavai, […]

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Justice KV Vishwanathan Tops Supreme Court Asset Declarations at ₹120 Crore

New Delhi : In a landmark move to enhance transparency and public trust, the Supreme Court of India has begun uploading the asset declarations of its sitting judges on its official website. This initiative stems from a full court decision dated April 1, 2025, which resolved to place judges’ asset statements in the public domain. […]

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Waqf Act Case: Supreme Court to Resume Proceedings Today

New Delhi : The Supreme Court on Wednesday paused issuing its planned interim order on the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, after the Centre sought additional time to respond to crucial constitutional and procedural concerns raised by the bench. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justices PV Sanjay Kumar and […]

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SC Upholds Urdu on Municipal Signboards in Maharashtra, Cites Linguistic Diversity

New Delhi, Apr 16 ,2025 : In a significant ruling underscoring India’s commitment to linguistic diversity, the Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld the inclusion of Urdu on municipal signboards in Maharashtra, dismissing a plea that opposed its presence alongside Marathi and English. A Bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan noted that the […]

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Supreme Court to Hear Petitions Against Waqf Amendment Act Today

New Delhi : The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear a batch of petitions today challenging the constitutional validity of the recently amended Waqf Act, which governs the regulation and administration of Muslim charitable properties across the country. The hearing, which has drawn national attention, will be conducted by a three-judge bench comprising […]

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