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SC directs Karnataka to comply, waits a week to assess Cauvery water releases

Senior advocate CS Vaidyanathan, appearing for Tamil Nadu, told the court that Karnataka was not complying with the authority’s directions. (PTI)
Published on Aug 17, 2026 12:55 pm IST

ISKCON vs ISKCON: SC to consider setting up bench to hear review plea on Bengaluru temple

ISKCON vs ISKCON: SC to consider setting up bench to hear review plea on Bengaluru temple
Published on Aug 17, 2026 11:46 am IST

SC rules senior citizen tribunals can order eviction to protect elderly parents

Supreme court emphasised that the measure of a civilised society is often reflected in the dignity, respect and security it affords to its elderly.
Updated on Aug 17, 2026 08:28 am IST

Odisha appoints Vinaytosh Mishra as acting DGP amid police chief selection row

Odisha names Vinaytosh Mishra acting DGP after YB Khurania’s retirement, as the Supreme Court defers the selection process amid a row over eligibility. (X)
Published on Aug 14, 2026 09:14 pm IST

Vipul Goyal to Samay Raina's friend Balraj: Who got relief over disabled remarks

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed all FIRs against comedian Samay Raina, Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Sonali Thakkar alias Sonali Aditya Desai, and Nishant Jagdish Tanwar.
Published on Aug 14, 2026 04:19 pm IST

‘Genuine efforts’: Supreme Court drops criminal cases against Raina, 4 comedians

The Supreme Court also appreciated the “constructive conversation” that had taken place between the comedians including Samay Raina and the Cure SMA Foundation, which had approached the court over the content concerning persons with disabilities. (Instagram/maisamayhoon)
Updated on Aug 14, 2026 03:31 pm IST

SC dismisses plea against AP HC order quashing case against CM Chandrababu Naidu, minister

SC dismisses plea against AP HC order quashing case against CM Chandrababu Naidu, minister
Published on Aug 14, 2026 02:30 pm IST

SC relief to Samay Raina over remarks on disabled persons during Latent show

The Supreme Court praised Samay Raina's efforts to organise shows for persons with disabilities.
Updated on Aug 15, 2026 12:00 am IST

'Rehab centres for retired judges': CJI raps consumer forums over case pendency

Referring to the long-running environmental litigation in TN Godavarman Thirumulpad case, the Supreme Court delivered a 29-page judgement in the suo motu matter.
Updated on Aug 14, 2026 11:59 am IST

SC's green signal to jobs for Karur victims' kin by Vijay govt, HC order stayed

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Updated on Aug 14, 2026 12:50 pm IST

'Between me and students': CJI Surya Kant slams BCI move against protesters

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said, "It's a dialogue between the students and me."
Updated on Aug 14, 2026 04:58 pm IST

DA case: SC to hear Rahul Gandhi’s plea on Aug 17

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Published on Aug 14, 2026 08:57 am IST

‘Can’t victimise women in name of witchcraft': SC upholds life sentence

Odisha man received life sentence for murdering a woman after accusing her of practising witchcraft.
Updated on Aug 14, 2026 08:56 am IST

Criminal cases against MPs/ MLAs: HC seeks status of CBI, ED cases from Punjab, Haryana

While posting the matter for August 31, the Punjab and Haryana high court directed the respective counsels to supply affidavits 48 hours before the hearing. (Shutterstock)
Published on Aug 14, 2026 08:51 am IST

WR appoints nodal officers to keep railway stations free of stray dogs

The move comes amid concerns about a growing number of stray dogs at railway stations, particularly in crowded areas where their presence can pose a safety risk to commuters, officials said. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Aug 14, 2026 08:45 am IST

Centre agrees in principle to rail travel concessions for acid attack survivors

The top court asked the Centre to consider the issue of granting travel concessions to acid attack survivors "liberally".
Updated on Aug 13, 2026 08:30 pm IST

'No backdoor entry': Supreme Court gets UPSC undertaking on Odisha DGP selection

The Supreme Court flagged a possible ‘backdoor entry’ in Odisha DGP selection as the UPSC assured it would not finalise its recommendations before August 18. (ANI)
Updated on Aug 13, 2026 03:29 pm IST

SC expresses concern over pendency of cases at NCDRC, bats for regional, circuit benches

SC expresses concern over pendency of cases at NCDRC, bats for regional, circuit benches
Published on Aug 13, 2026 01:35 pm IST

SC to test legality of police's use of facial recognition of NEET protesters

The plea has also sought directions to private vendors to permanently delete biometric information collected.
Updated on Aug 13, 2026 04:43 pm IST

Madhya Pradesh to deploy over 100 guards to combat illegal mining in Chambal

National Chambal Wildlife Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh enjoys tri-state ecology. It fosters and raises critically endangered species like Indian Gharials and Gangetic Dolphins.
Updated on Aug 13, 2026 08:27 am IST

No GST arrests without communicating order, ‘reasons to believe’: Supreme Court

The court held that disclosing the reasons behind the arrest authorisation was crucial
Updated on Aug 13, 2026 08:13 am IST

Devas-Antrix case: $1.2 billion US judgment upheld, India annulment unresolved

Devas-Antrix case: ‘$1.2 billion’ US judgment upheld, India annulment unresolved. Photographer: Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg
Published on Aug 13, 2026 08:59 am IST

SC flags Delhi’s ‘ad-hocism’ over repeated protection for unauthorised constructions

The court was hearing proceedings on the preparation of a comprehensive Yamuna Action Plan (YAP) for conservation of the river, which flows through Delhi and several other states.
Updated on Aug 12, 2026 10:58 pm IST

SC refuses deadline extension for Aravalli panel submissions

The committee has been asked to submit its report by August 31, with recommendations for conserving the Aravalli ecosystem across Gujarat, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi. (HT Archive)
Updated on Aug 12, 2026 10:45 pm IST

Kaziranga eco-sensitive zone to be cut from 10km to 1km as per SC guidelines: Assam CM

Kaziranga eco-sensitive zone to be cut from 10km to 1km as per SC guidelines: Assam CM
Published on Aug 12, 2026 06:46 pm IST

SC rejects plea for national policy for demolition rehab, leaves it to states

Lawyer Surat Singh told the SC that Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Delhi have settlement and regularisation policies but such policies do not exist in other states where unauthorised colonies are suddenly ordered to be demolished. (Hindustan Times)
Published on Aug 12, 2026 03:46 pm IST

SC asks Karnataka to provide infrastructure for special UAPA court

SC asks Karnataka to provide infrastructure for special UAPA court
Published on Aug 12, 2026 01:02 pm IST

BBMB share dispute: Punjab very close to amicable settlement, Centre to SC

BBMB share dispute: Punjab very close to amicable settlement, Centre to SC
Published on Aug 12, 2026 12:27 pm IST

SC seeks response of Centre, BCI, CBI on plea seeking probe into activities of persons associated with CJP

SC seeks response of Centre, BCI, CBI on plea seeking probe into activities of persons associated with CJP
Published on Aug 12, 2026 07:28 pm IST