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SC sets aside Allahabad HC’s ‘preparation’, not rape attempt ruling

The SC held that the high court had wrongly downgraded the charges from attempt to rape. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 04:02 IST

Surviving partner is criminally liable for abetment in suicide pact: SC

Supreme Court of India. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 03:31 IST

SC lays down 4-factor test to avoid undue sympathy in sentencing

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

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 24:31 IST

SC disinclined to cancel Lalu’s bail in fodder case

Lalu Prasad Yadav has been convicted in five fodder scam cases relating to fraudulent withdrawals from treasuries at Deoghar, Dumka, Chaibasa and Doranda during his tenure as Bihar chief minister (HT Archives)

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 23:20 IST

SC slams ‘humdrum of politics’ in hate speech pleas amid Assam CM remarks row

The Supreme Court of India (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 18, 2026 02:26 IST

95,913 more candidates can be counselled after NEET-PG cut-off lowered: SC told

NBEMS said that the number of qualified candidates increased from 1,28,116 under the earlier criteria to 2,24,029 under the revised criteria. (Representative photo)

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 14:21 IST

SC seeks comprehensive tribunal framework

SC seeks comprehensive tribunal framework

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 01:32 IST

What is ‘industry’? Nine-judge Supreme Court bench to decide next month

The outcome in this case could have wide implications for labour rights and public administration.

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 24:41 IST

Supreme Court to hear Sabarimala review pleas on entry of women from April 7

Supreme Court of India. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 17, 2026 24:40 IST

SC to hear Sabarimala review from April 7; Labour law reference also listed

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the Union government, submitted that they are supporting the review petitions. (Kerala Tourism website)

Updated on Feb 16, 2026 06:32 IST

Court decrees can’t be paper tigers: SC

A bench of Justices Pankaj Mithal and SVN Bhatti underlined that a court decree becomes meaningless if the litigant is unable to enjoy the benefits it mandates

Updated on Feb 14, 2026 01:28 IST

Lethargic, tardy: SC slams Odisha for 11-year delay in pursuing case

In a sharp rebuke to the Odisha government, the Supreme Court has refused to condone an over eleven-year delay in pursuing a case

Updated on Feb 14, 2026 01:37 IST

SC urges AR Rahman to acknowledge Dagar’s contribution in ‘Veera Raja Veera’ row

The court clarified that while Dagar had made out a case on originality, question of authorship would require independent evidence. (AR Rahman | Facebook page)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 09:51 IST

SC orders release of filmmaker Vikram Bhatt’s wife Shwetambari in fraud case

The matter is scheduled to be heard next on February 19. (HT file photo)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 06:56 IST

SC extends deadline for Himachal Pradesh local body polls till May 31

Supreme Court of India. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 06:36 IST

No release till new title of ‘Ghooskhor Pandat’ placed on record: SC to makers

The bench of justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan was hearing a public interest petition filed by Atul Mishra, who objected to the title on the ground that it defamed and stereotyped the Brahmin community. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 24:45 IST

SC raps Centre over ex-servicemen pension row

The court said that the government could not acknowledge a right in principle while denying its substantive content in effect. (Sanjay Sharma)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 01:50 IST

File affidavit on new name for Ghooskhor Pandat, Supreme Court orders filmmaker

A group of people stage a protest over the title of the upcoming film 'Ghooskhor Pandat' in Kanpur on Feb. 7 (PTI)

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 10:38 IST

Prosecution cannot be allowed in absence of prima facie case: SC

Prosecution cannot be allowed in absence of prima facie case: SC

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 01:54 IST

SC seeks procedural protocol of AAIB probe into Air India plane crash

At least 260 people were killed in June 12, 2025, Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad. (REUTERS)

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 24:54 IST

SC questions NIA’s use of UAPA in Bengal violence case

Won’t interfere with NIA probe in Bengal violence for now: SC

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 01:39 IST

SC makes full disclosure in bail pleas compulsory

SC makes full disclosure in bail pleas compulsory

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 24:40 IST

SC refrains from blanket order to curb practice of virtual talaq

The top court was hearing a spate of petitions that have questioned the validity of the practice of Talaq-e-Hasan (HT Archives)

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 24:20 IST

Top court affirms Assam plan to free 360K ha encroached land

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

Updated on Feb 11, 2026 03:35 IST

CPI(M) moves SC against communal remarks by Assam CM Himanta Sarma

The Supreme Court of India (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 11, 2026 01:29 IST

SC pulls up Thane police commissioner, jail officials over undertrial lapses

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): A view of the Supreme Court building, the apex judicial body of India, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) (Sanjay Sharma)

Updated on Feb 10, 2026 23:46 IST

SC quashes SC/ST Act case against Vyapam whistleblower Anand Rai

Supreme Court of India. (PTI File)

Updated on Feb 10, 2026 05:40 IST

Extend West Bengal SIR deadline by ‘at least’ 1 week: Supreme Court directs EC

The top court also clarified that controversial micro-observers would only assist EROs and AEROs, with final decision-making authority resting solely with the statutory officers.

Updated on Feb 10, 2026 01:08 IST

Can’t make bail conditional on monetary deposits: SC

The Supreme Court bench made the observation while setting aside orders of the Jharkhand high court that had effectively made the grant of anticipatory bail conditional on the accused depositing over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>9 lakh towards an alleged business liability (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 10, 2026 24:44 IST

Supreme Court asks Gujarat pollution body to decide pharma firm plea in 1 week

The Supreme Court told the pharma company to avail of its remedies before the statutory authorities and the National Green Tribunal (ANI)

Updated on Feb 9, 2026 09:48 IST

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