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Battles against hate speech

The top court reminded public figures of their duty to exercise restraint in public discourse, holding that hate speech is antithetical to the constitutional value of fraternity and strikes at the moral fabric of the republic. (HT Archive)

Published on Apr 30, 2026, 8:33 PM IST

Delhi HC directs businessman Sunjay Kapur’s widow to preserve his assets

Sunjay later remarried Priya Sachdev, with whom he has a son. He was also co-parenting Priya’s daughter Safira,

Updated on May 1, 2026, 6:40 AM IST

Supreme Court reserves order on Cong leader Pawan Khera’s anticipatory bail plea

Congress leader Pawan Khera. (PTI)

Published on Apr 30, 2026, 2:42 PM IST

SC takes suo motu cognisance of delay in approval of resolution plans by NCLT

SC takes suo motu cognisance of delay in approval of resolution plans by NCLT

Published on Apr 30, 2026, 2:09 PM IST

‘State can’t choose for citizens’: SC refuses to reopen 15-year-old’s abortion case

The Supreme Court foregrounded the minor’s autonomy and the trauma of being forced into motherhood. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 30, 2026, 12:20 PM IST

SC notice to Centre on plea to establish revenue judicial service for land disputes

SC notice to Centre on plea to establish revenue judicial service for land disputes

Published on Apr 30, 2026, 12:19 PM IST

SC asks Centre to consider amending law on terminating pregnancy of rape survivors

SC asks Centre to consider amending law on terminating pregnancy of rape survivors

Updated on Apr 30, 2026, 11:41 AM IST

Supreme Court flags ‘grim’ state of NCLT, cites poor functioning

The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed its displeasure over the state of affairs in national company law tribunals

Updated on Apr 30, 2026, 8:45 AM IST

Supreme Court junks plea seeking new legislation for hate speech

The court said the problem was not one of legislative vacuum, but of inadequate or uneven invocation of existing legal processes.

Published on Apr 30, 2026, 7:25 AM IST

SC rejects plea to release Teesta Setalvad’s passport, seeks travel itinerary

The case against Setalvad was lodged following a top court verdict of June 24, 2022 by which the court turned down the plea filed by riot victim Zakia Jafri demanding investigation into the larger conspiracy behind the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Updated on Apr 30, 2026, 7:25 AM IST

Higher environmental compensation charge notified for commercial vehicles entering Delhi

Higher environmental compensation charge notified for commercial vehicles entering Delhi

Published on Apr 29, 2026, 9:33 PM IST

SC disposes of activist Teesta Setalvad’s application seeking passport release

Setalvad’s passport was deposited in a Gujarat trial court as a bail condition imposed by the top court in July 2023 . (PTI)

Published on Apr 29, 2026, 8:35 PM IST

Sujoy Ghosh calls decade-long plagiarism case over Kahaani 2 a ‘nightmare’

Sujoy Ghosh opened up about the Kahaani 2 plagiarism case.

Published on Apr 29, 2026, 5:45 PM IST

SC says law adequate to punish hate speech, underlines enforcement deficit

The Supreme Court said hate speech and rumour-mongering affect the constitutional ideal of fraternity. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 29, 2026, 12:26 PM IST

Private schools can’t deny admission to EWS students sent by state: SC

The ruling also stressed the need for transparency and accountability in admissions, including advance disclosure of available seats.

Published on Apr 29, 2026, 6:19 AM IST

State can intervene when religious rights affect secular activities: Top Court

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

Updated on Apr 29, 2026, 7:33 AM IST

L&T directed to hand over AM Naik’s Pali Hill bungalow plot to owners

L&T directed to hand over AM Naik’s Pali Hill bungalow plot to owners

Published on Apr 29, 2026, 4:52 AM IST

Asiatic Tomorrow panel moves SC amid poll delay

Asiatic Tomorrow panel moves SC amid poll delay. (HT ARCHIVE)

Published on Apr 29, 2026, 4:36 AM IST

West Bengal polls: 1,468 voters get SC tribunal clearance for second phase voting

People, whose names were deleted from voters' lists in the ongoing SIR of electoral rolls in poll-bound West Bengal, queue up to present their cases before judicial officers, ahead of the state Assembly elections, at Krishnanagar. (PTI)

Published on Apr 28, 2026, 1:59 PM IST

Supreme Court cautions against criminal cases after live-in break-ups

During the hearing, the bench repeatedly probed the nature and duration of the relationship, noting that the parties had lived together for years and had a child.

Updated on Apr 28, 2026, 6:38 AM IST

SC: Deer Park needs Centre’s nod to remain ‘mini zoo’, keep 38 deer

The court directed that the park, spread across 10 acres, be maintained as a “protected forest” (HT Archive)

Updated on Apr 28, 2026, 7:44 AM IST

Stabbed lawyer denied treatment at 3 Delhi hospitals, SC orders probe

(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Apr 28, 2026, 6:34 AM IST

SC warns Union govt of contempt over delay in minor’s abortion order

The warning comes two days after the court delivered a strongly worded ruling foregrounding reproductive autonomy and the right to live with dignity under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. (HT)

Updated on Apr 28, 2026, 6:38 AM IST

Avoid using ‘court below’, ‘lower court’ in official records: Allahabad HC

The bench in its judgment dated April 24 referred to the Supreme Court’s 2024 verdict which stressed that describing any court as a “Lower Court” was against the ethos of the Constitution. (For Representation)

Published on Apr 27, 2026, 10:47 PM IST

Politics, protests, and padlocked shops in Meerut’s Central Market

Anil Govil, Meerut MP, at the protest site adressing families on Friday. (Anuj Kaushik/HT)

Published on Apr 27, 2026, 8:32 PM IST

SC issues notice to Priya Kapur on plea by Sunjay Kapur's mother

Sunjay Kapur with his wife Priya Kapur and mother Rani Kapur in happier times.

Updated on Apr 27, 2026, 7:25 PM IST

SC takes note of brutal assault on woman advocate, issues interim directions

SC takes note of brutal assault on woman advocate, issues interim directions

Updated on Apr 27, 2026, 5:42 PM IST

In Kejriwal's letter to Justice Sharma, an ex-judge's remark on RSS-linked event

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal speaks in his video message on Monday.

Updated on Apr 27, 2026, 4:33 PM IST

Gurugram demolition drive: SC refuses to entertain plea, asks petitioners to approach HC

Gurugram demolition drive: SC refuses to entertain plea, asks petitioners to approach HC

Published on Apr 27, 2026, 1:54 PM IST

Supreme Court halts coercive measures against Asaram ashram land in Gujarat

Asaram is currently out on medical bail. (HT File Photo)

Updated on Apr 27, 2026, 12:54 PM IST

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