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‘No law bars eating chicken over Ganga’: SC judge slams Muslim students' arrest

Justice Bhuyan pointed out that the people voicing concern over the environment are treated as criminals, and students spend over a month in jail for campus protests.
Updated on Jul 26, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Ram temple donation theft case: UP govt reconstitutes SIT, IG (Lucknow) to head new team

The findings of the fresh IPS-led probe are expected to shape the next phase of the investigation into the alleged theft of donations at one of the country’s most prominent religious institutions. (FILE PHOTO)
Published on Jul 26, 2026 08:41 am IST

Chandigarh: SWM waste management system satisfactory, says Panel

The panel also highlighted the progress made in the bio-remediation of the Dadumajra legacy waste site, where decades-old accumulated waste has been undergoing scientific treatment and processing. (HT File)
Published on Jul 26, 2026 08:23 am IST

SC upholds Chandigarh’s decision of ban on apartmentalisation across city

The UT administration had come out with a notification, with effect from February 10, 2023, rejecting building plans of residential buildings where all co-owners were not from the same family – thus banning the sale of shares of a property outside the family. (HT File)
Published on Jul 25, 2026 09:00 am IST

SC proposes special courts to hear Manipur violence cases

The court extended the term of the committee till December 31, 2026 and sought further status reports to be filed by CBI and SIT by the next date of hearing.
Updated on Jul 25, 2026 10:24 am IST

‘Judiciary always ready to address problems, suffering of people’: CJI

CJI Surya Kant (PTI)
Published on Jul 25, 2026 08:13 am IST

CJI promises justice to youth, says Supreme Court doors are open 24 hours a day

CJI Surya Kant told HT that the Supreme Court would hear grievances in accordance with the law and judicial procedure and make every effort to secure justice wherever warranted.
Updated on Jul 25, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Bhojshala row: SC to hear Muslim side's plea over alternate namaz site

On July 22, a bench headed by Chief justice Surya Kant had assured listing of the plea on Friday.
Published on Jul 24, 2026 03:51 pm IST

SC bars unauthorised clipping, monetisation of court videos on social media

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant Sharma in New Delhi. (PTI)
Updated on Jul 24, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Remove encroachments along Ganga in Patna in 6 weeks: SC to Bihar govt

The matter will now be taken up in September for compliance. (iStock representative photo)
Published on Jul 24, 2026 01:06 pm IST

‘No plea filed on police action on CJP protest’: CJI slams ‘reckless reporting’

The observations came two days after the Supreme Court declined to entertain an oral request by advocate Narendra Mishra to take suo motu cognisance of the alleged police brutality during the July 20 Parliament march.
Updated on Jul 24, 2026 05:59 pm IST

SC proposes special courts for Manipur violence cases, seeks speedy completion of probes

SC proposes special courts for Manipur violence cases, seeks speedy completion of probes
Published on Jul 24, 2026 11:58 am IST

After DU, JNU asks students to avoid Jantar Mantar protests citing safety issues

After DU, JNU asks students to avoid Jantar Mantar protests citing safety issues
Updated on Jul 24, 2026 12:28 pm IST

Supreme Court questions Delhi government over gender-binary hiring policy

Supreme Court questions Delhi government on how transgender people are expected to find suitable employment if vacancies continue to be posted under a gender-binary model.
Updated on Jul 24, 2026 08:49 am IST

HC seeks report from Delhi govt, MCD on removal of stray dogs

The order was passed as the high court registered suo moto petition to monitor the implementation of Supreme Court’s stray dog management directions.
Published on Jul 24, 2026 08:29 am IST

Iran ramps up executions under shadow of war

Iranians cross over to Iraq through the Shalamcheh border on July 23.
Published on Jul 24, 2026 07:56 am IST

Supertech twin towers: SC defers hearing on plea seeking refund for homebuyers

Supreme Court on Thursday deferred by three months the hearing on a plea seeking refund to homebuyers of the now-razed twin-towers of real estate firm Supertech in Noida. (Picture for representational purposes only)
Published on Jul 23, 2026 03:41 pm IST

SC permits TTZ authority to process pending 400 applications for setting up non-polluting MSMEs

SC permits TTZ authority to process pending 400 applications for setting up non-polluting MSMEs
Published on Jul 23, 2026 01:02 pm IST

Supreme Court cancels Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail, gives her 3 weeks to surrender

Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya.
Updated on Jul 23, 2026 09:00 pm IST

SC may hear plea on closure of metro stations if authorities fail to act: CJI

The CJI said he had already issued administrative directions to the authorities to explore a solution. (PTI photo)
Published on Jul 23, 2026 03:00 pm IST

SC pulls up trust restoring heritage structures at Delhi Golf Club for covering inscriptions with lime plaster

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)
Published on Jul 23, 2026 08:20 am IST

SC gives no interim relief to Sena UBT over MPs' merger with Shinde camp

The apex court refused interim relief to Sena (UBT) while agreeing to hear its challenge against the Speaker's recognition of the merger of six Lok Sabha MPs.
Published on Jul 26, 2026 11:58 am IST

‘Don’t waste our time’: CJI declines urgent hearing of police action pleas

n a letter petition addressed to the CJI, the lawyer urged the court to examine video footage of the events allegedly showing protesters subjected to lathicharge and other forms of brutality, calling for an impartial probe. (Burhaan Kinu/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 23, 2026 08:11 am IST

'Don't waste our time': SC refuses urgent hearing on CJP protest plea

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters shout slogans at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.
Updated on Jul 22, 2026 06:01 pm IST

Bhojshala row: SC to hear Muslim side's plea over alternate namaz site, seeks response of MP

Bhojshala row: SC to hear Muslim side's plea over alternate namaz site, seeks response of MP
Published on Jul 22, 2026 11:22 am IST

'In letter and spirit': SC directs govt to ensure namaz site near Bhojshala

The SC has ordered Muslims to offer namaz at an interim space in an open area adjacent to the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex in Dhar, MP. (ANI)
Updated on Jul 23, 2026 07:58 am IST