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Man in live-in relationship can be prosecuted for cruelty towards woman: SC

Updated on Aug 4, 2026 02:05 IST

The ruling marks the first authoritative pronouncement extending the penal provision to qualifying live-in relationships

SC panel flags widespread breach of building safety norms in Delhi

In a report submitted to the SC, the three-member panel cited the recent Hauz Rani hotel fire that killed 23 people as evidence of years of unchecked illegal construction and weak enforcement by civic agencies.

Updated on Aug 4, 2026 01:53 IST

Courts can't ‘teach or preach’ citizens: Former SC judge Abhay S Oka

Justice Oka said citizens have a constitutional right to stage peaceful protests and express their grievances.

Updated on Aug 3, 2026 14:20 IST

SC flags concerns over functioning of Pharmacy Council, says uncertainty hurts

Supreme Court of India. (PTI)

Published on Aug 3, 2026 11:12 IST

‘Withdraw FIRs now’: CJP to BJP after SC clarifies order on protest-linked cases

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das sad that the SC had “removed confusions” regarding its previous order.

Updated on Aug 3, 2026 11:04 IST

SC narrows caveat, says states can withdraw FIRs on protesters; CJP reacts

"The NCT of Delhi or any other State shall be at liberty to close or withdraw any such criminal case, in accordance with law," the court said.

Updated on Aug 3, 2026 10:27 IST

SC asks Calcutta HC to hear Abhishek Banerjee’s foreign travel plea urgently

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee at his residence in Kolkata. (PTI)

Published on Aug 3, 2026 08:52 IST

Deepam row: SC issues notice on Tamil Nadu govt's plea, refuses to stay HC order

Deepam row: SC issues notice on Tamil Nadu govt's plea, refuses to stay HC order

Published on Aug 3, 2026 07:59 IST

SC agrees to examine Madras HC order on Karthigai Deepam near dargah

Supreme Court of India. (PTI)

Published on Aug 3, 2026 06:41 IST

SC nudges ED to consider releasing funds from frozen TMC accounts

Trinamool Congress chairperson and former chief minister Mamata Banerjee greets party supporters in Kolkata. (Samir Jana/ HT Photo)

Published on Aug 3, 2026 06:17 IST

'Link to vehicle key proof for Motor Vehicles Act claim': Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled that compensation under the MVA cannot be granted solely because a murder took place inside a vehicle, unless a direct link to the vehicle's use is established

Updated on Aug 3, 2026 03:39 IST

'Verify, demarcate wetlands in SAC Atlas within 2 months': SC directs states

The Supreme Court directed states and Union territories to physically verify and demarcate wetlands identified in the SAC Atlas within two months

Updated on Aug 3, 2026 03:08 IST

Amid Cauvery dispute, DKS says Vijay deferred Bengaluru visit on his request

DK Shivakumar said he only requested Vijay to meet in a better and more cordial atmosphere as he doesn't want anyone shouting against his friends.

Updated on Aug 3, 2026 01:45 IST

Collegium for consistency

Equally important is the process through which such norms are framed. Questions affecting the institutional credibility of judicial appointments should not depend on the views of the five-member collegium alone. (Sonu Mehta/HT PHOTO)

Published on Aug 2, 2026 14:54 IST

TN minister rejects demand for all-party meeting to discuss Cauvery water issue

TN minister rejects demand for all-party meeting to discuss Cauvery water issue

Published on Aug 2, 2026 09:04 IST

Protests over paper leaks: SC to hear on Monday pleas relating to police action

Protests over paper leaks: SC to hear on Monday pleas relating to police action

Published on Aug 2, 2026 07:36 IST

‘Citizens need not say only what rulers like’: Justice Abhay Oka on free speech, protests

‘Citizens need not say only what rulers like’: Justice Abhay Oka on free speech, protests

Published on Aug 2, 2026 03:14 IST

Supreme Court's Justice Bhuyan backs more transparency in collegium’s operation

Justice Bhuyan cited three recent SC collegium statements that do not contain any reason for recommending elevations as opposed to the earlier trend when detailed reasons accompanied resolutions forwarded by the collegium.

Updated on Aug 2, 2026 02:53 IST

DMK moves SC, seeks immediate Cauvery water release by Karnataka

Members of Karnataka Rakshana Vedike (KRV) women's wing holding empty pots raise slogans and stage a protest against the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) in Bengaluru, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026.

Published on Aug 2, 2026 01:46 IST

Delhi high court judges shuffled; Ajay Gupta to tackle paper leaks

The special courts have been created, pursuant to the proceedings initiated by the Supreme Court relating to the setting up of special NIA courts and other special laws.

Updated on Aug 2, 2026 01:58 IST

Banke Behari temple: Panel managing temple mulls enhancing time of Darshan

The Banke Bihari temple in Mathura (HT File Photo)

Updated on Aug 1, 2026 15:34 IST

DMK leader Senthil Balaji slams TVK govt, alleges 'political vendetta' behind multiple cases

DMK leader Senthil Balaji slams TVK govt, alleges 'political vendetta' behind multiple cases

Published on Aug 1, 2026 09:47 IST

SC asks states to stop cattle straying on roads, compensate victims of attacks

The court was dealing with a 2007 incident in Sangrur, Punjab, where a stray bull attacked a man who sustained head injuries and later died.

Updated on Aug 1, 2026 06:42 IST

PMK welcomes TN's decision to approach SC over Cauvery water dispute

PMK welcomes TN's decision to approach SC over Cauvery water dispute

Published on Aug 1, 2026 06:29 IST

Supreme Court orders DNA tests for Indians killed while serving Russian army

The Supreme Court directed DNA testing of the remains of Indians killed while serving with the Russian Army.

Published on Aug 1, 2026 04:12 IST

Forest dept wages legal battle to recover 1,500 acres in Palghar

Published on Aug 1, 2026 03:11 IST

Supreme Court says wife found living in adultery can't claim maintenance

The Supreme Court ruled that a wife proved to be living in adultery cannot claim maintenance and asked the Centre and the Law Commission to examine regulations for private detective agencies.

Published on Aug 1, 2026 02:17 IST

‘Liberty not reliant on order’s brevity’: Supreme Court in Haldwani riots case

Senior additional advocate general Gaurav Bhatia, appearing for the state, argued that the law now required reasoned bail orders and that granting bail “in such a cursory manner without any justification” would have serious repercussions.

Updated on Aug 1, 2026 01:25 IST

The real call of duty for India’s foresters

A forester regards forests as irreplaceable ecological capital accumulated over centuries.

Updated on Aug 1, 2026 24:54 IST

SC grants anticipatory bail to ex-Tamil Nadu minister Balaji in corruption case

The Supreme Court said it would cancel the relief if Balaji attempted to interfere with the probe. (PTI)

Published on Jul 31, 2026 09:21 IST

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