The Latest Breaking News from the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court on April 15 asked the Uttar Pradesh government to clarify measures taken to prosecute a school teacher, 60-year-old Trpti Tyagi, in Muzaffarnagar in the case of slapping of a Muslim boy. She goaded the classmates of a seven-year-old Muslim boy to slap him repeatedly while making communal…

Retired judges warn against attempts to undermine judiciary through misinformation and public disparagement, urging safeguarding of legal system.

The petition said the Parliament, where petitioner-lawyer Mathews J. Nedumpara was “symbolically present”, had ushered in the scheme through an amendment in the Finance Act to curb black money.

A child accused of murder will be moved out of secure welfare and into bespoke accommodation as she awaits an assessment of her criminal responsibility.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann will meet Aam Aadmi Party convener and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Read further on Dynamite News:

While the Supreme Court brought to light the unholy nexus of politicians, forest officials, and local contractors responsible for the felling of 6,000 trees in the Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand, it failed to set a precedent by saying that ecosystem services are more important and generate more revenue…

The Hindu explains how the current VVPAT-based audit of EVMs is inadequate

The First Amendment wasn't meant to cover a public figure's dangerous, damaging lies. But there's an answer

Supreme Court to review Idaho's abortion law conflicting with federal statute, sparking debate over state vs. federal authority.

What is the backdrop to the Supreme Court ruling that citizens have a right against the adverse effects of climate change? Why has a link been drawn between climate change and human rights? Is this happening in litigation in other countries too?

How did the law on disclosure of assets evolve for candidates standing for elections in India?