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Supreme Court rejects Umar Khalid’s review petition to seek bail in 2020 case

Umar Khalid has been in custody since September 13, 2020. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 20, 2026 06:59 pm IST

SC exonerates man in Assam headmistress rape-murder case

The case related to the rape and murder of a 58-year-old in Assam. (HT file photo)

Published on Apr 20, 2026 12:43 pm IST

Highway safety part of right to life: SC in pan-India guidelines

Highway safety part of right to life: SC in pan-India guidelines

Published on Apr 20, 2026 07:10 am IST

Supreme Court panel defends reforms at Bankey Bihari temple

Supreme Court panel defends reforms at Bankey Bihari temple

Published on Apr 20, 2026 06:17 am IST

SC protects judicial officer who was kidnapped in 2008

Sharma, who was kidnapped for ransom as a minor in March 2008, is today a serving judicial officer in Delhi (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 17, 2026 04:46 am IST

Supreme Court opens last-minute door for Bengal voters cleared in appeals

People gather to appeal before a tribunal over issues related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Murshidabad on April 13. (PTI)

Published on Apr 16, 2026 06:21 pm IST

SC refuses to entertain Anil Ambani’s plea against ‘fraud’ tag

Industrialist Anil Ambani at the Enforcement Directorate headquarters in New Delhi for questioning in connection with an alleged bank fraud case. (PTI)

Published on Apr 16, 2026 01:59 pm IST

Participation in elections vital but citizens cannot be compelled to vote: SC

The court pushed back against suggestions that non-voters should face punitive consequences or be denied state benefits. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 07:26 am IST

Courts cannot hollow out religion in the name of social reforms, says SC

The court highlighted the balance between judicial restraint and faith in Sabarimala hearings, discussing the limits of judicial review on religious practices.(PTI FILE)

Updated on Apr 16, 2026 08:58 am IST

Supreme Court orders farewell for IAF officer dismissed in 1993

In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court on Tuesday authorised the chief justice of the Calcutta high court to draw additional judicial manpower to complete the exercise “on a war footing”.

Published on Apr 16, 2026 06:23 am IST

Those with pending appeals against exclusion in Bengal SIR can’t vote: SC

Election Commission officials assist voters at a help desk camp for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls, in Sonagachi, Kolkata. (Photo for representation)(PTI)

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 07:28 am IST

‘Blinded due to elections’: SC flags ‘discrepancy’ in Bengal voter roll revision

A view of the Supreme Court of India (SCI) building, in New Delhi (ANI)

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 10:01 am IST

SC bail denial: Umar Khalid seeks review, urges open hearing

Khalid has been in custody since September 13, 2020. (HT Archive)

Published on Apr 14, 2026 04:58 am IST

SC agrees to examine feasibility of biometric, facial recognition for voters

Representational image. (Shutterstock)

Published on Apr 13, 2026 01:26 pm IST

Umar Khalid seeks open hearing in review against bail refusal in Delhi riot case

While denying bail to Khalid and Imam, the court had granted relief to five co-accused. (PTI)

Published on Apr 13, 2026 12:50 pm IST

SC refuses to quash CBI case against Lalu Yadav in land-for-jobs case

Monday’s order comes weeks after the Delhi High Court dismissed Yadav’s plea to quash the case. (HT File Photo)

Published on Apr 13, 2026 11:50 am IST

Parl panel yet to close Justice Varma probe, may respond to his criticism

This image sourced on April 10, 2026 shows Justice Yashwant Varma. Varma, who faced impeachment proceedings after wads of burnt currency notes were found at his residence in New Delhi, (Allahabad High Court)

Published on Apr 13, 2026 06:27 am IST

Proceedings marred by serious lapses: Judge Varma to probe panel

Proceedings marred by serious lapses: Judge Varma to probe panel

Published on Apr 11, 2026 07:14 am IST

SC allows application under ‘trans’ category, takes up inclusion plea

Supreme Court was informed that the petitioner had already registered on the OARS portal but was not able to apply since the portal only had “male” and ”female” categories.(File Photo/ANI)

Updated on Apr 11, 2026 10:24 am IST

‘Inquiry marked by unfairness': Justice Varma withdraws from cash-pile probe

Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma resigned. An inquiry was initiated over the discovery of a large pile of cash at his official residence following a fire.(File photos)

Updated on Apr 11, 2026 10:25 am IST

SC denies bail to suspended Punjab DIG Bhullar in CBI graft case

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant bail to suspended Punjab deputy inspector general (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar in a corruption case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). (HT file photo)

Published on Apr 10, 2026 02:43 pm IST

Justice Yashwant Varma resigns amid cash probe, impeachment inquiry set to lapse

Justice Varma also sent a communication to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday evening. (Allahabad HC website)

Published on Apr 10, 2026 12:23 pm IST

‘Deep anguish...’: Inside judge Yashwant Varma's resignation letter to President

Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma resigned. An inquiry was initiated over the discovery of a large pile of cash at his official residence following a fire.(File photos)

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 03:53 pm IST

SC flags risk of ‘dividing society’ if temple access restricted by caste or sect

Supreme Court questions broad denominational rights in temple entry cases(ANI)

Updated on Apr 10, 2026 08:16 am IST

SC pushes back against Centre's ‘faith' argument: ‘Can’t be completely denuded'

CJI Surya Kant observed that if something shocks the conscience of the court…on the face of it, no further adjudicatory exercise may be required.(ANI)

Published on Apr 09, 2026 08:37 am IST

Backward status no ground for favour in govt employment: SC

A view of the Supreme Court of India (SCI) building, in New Delhi. (ANI)

Published on Apr 08, 2026 08:51 am IST

Backward status no ground for favour in govt employment: SC

Backward status no ground for favour in govt employment: SC

Published on Apr 08, 2026 08:46 am IST

SC casts doubt on using ‘untouchability’ to test Sabarimala entry ban

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.(File Photo/PTI)

Published on Apr 08, 2026 06:12 am IST

‘Why does control over women’s bodies, choices persist so deeply’: Supreme Court

The court pointed to the scale of violence women continue to face. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 07, 2026 11:50 am IST

Question of faith beyond judicial review: Govt to Supreme Court on Sabarimala

Such an exercise, the Centre said, would amount to courts substituting their own philosophical views for the internal understanding of a faith.(PTI)

Updated on Apr 07, 2026 06:17 am IST

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